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Originally Posted by Water Warrior 2
Just a thought here for the folks with more knowledge than me. Would a needed valve adjustment be part of the problem?
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I could see this being an issue if they were too loose, though I remember reading the valves tighten over time on the gz. I don't know for sure, but will take another look at them when I take off the top.
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Originally Posted by blaine
You can try this......Put a teaspoon of oil down the plug hole......Than take another compression test (Make sure throttle is wide open)......If readings come up sufficiently than the rings are worn/broke........If they don't raise.than its a top end problem.  |
Hmm seems easy enough, will try this when I get home tonight. The bike only has 4,500 miles so I would hope its not the rings. The previous owner mentioned he almost always used some choke so I wonder if something overheated and was damaged from running too lean on a hot engine. Will report back. Thanks for the idea / help.