New guy GILERA SC125 help NEEDED
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Engines are tough, but if it's not built right then it's bound to go wrong. These engines don't just seize. I would want to know why the original piston was fully seized.
If the oil pump was disconnected from the inlet manifold then it's likely that air got into the system and it will need bleeding (often overlooked).
If the little end bearing was not replaced then this can sound like there is sand in the engine
If the piston ring end gap was not measured and corrected, this can cause problems.
If the incorrect piston size was selected then this can cause problems.
If the powervalve was installed the wrong way, or was not setup properly, of not modified after a rebore, then that can cause problems.
All of thee things have nothing to do with how strong the engine is, but ensuring it's been assembled correctly. In any event, it doesn't sound like it's been built properly if it's sounding rough.
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Engines are tough, but if it's not built right then it's bound to go wrong. These engines don't just seize. I would want to know why the original piston was fully seized.
If the oil pump was disconnected from the inlet manifold then it's likely that air got into the system and it will need bleeding (often overlooked).
If the little end bearing was not replaced then this can sound like there is sand in the engine
If the piston ring end gap was not measured and corrected, this can cause problems.
If the incorrect piston size was selected then this can cause problems.
If the powervalve was installed the wrong way, or was not setup properly, of not modified after a rebore, then that can cause problems.
All of thee things have nothing to do with how strong the engine is, but ensuring it's been assembled correctly. In any event, it doesn't sound like it's been built properly if it's sounding rough.
@Calum hi pal the engine was built just like my other two strokes i have there fine.
I am not a noob lol but just cant get to grips with whats going on only way of finding out is two tear it back down -
@Calum hi pal the engine was built just like my other two strokes i have there fine.
I am not a noob lol but just cant get to grips with whats going on only way of finding out is two tear it back down@gilerasc125 I appreciate that, it's just that you've just joined, barely introduce yourself, ask for help, provide a really vague explanation and then are quick to slate the engine because it failed.
The engine should be built to a spec, if it's built to that spec then it will be sweet as a nut. It's hard to diagnose the fault based off your description, I have no idea of your experience so have just posted a few things to get you started. If you were competent then I'd be surprised that you would need to ask such questions. The fact you asked them, led me to believe you needed some pointers.
If I can help, I will. But you'll need to be more verbose in your description.
Why did the engine fail? I would want to be looking there before I even contemplated starting it up again. At 6K miles, that's barely due a top end. Let alone having a rebuild and piston fully seized front and rear.
I don't think I have it any more, but there was barely a scratch on my piston after the bike was stolen and thrashed with no oil. They are that reliable.
So something doesn't sound right.
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@Calum hi pal the engine was built just like my other two strokes i have there fine.
I am not a noob lol but just cant get to grips with whats going on only way of finding out is two tear it back down@gilerasc125 as regards to orignal piston
The Bikes only done 6100 miles. Why would you need to Bore it out to 57mm in that time?
In the space of two owners? These are pieces im trying to put together. The Bike has been derestriced. As For orignal piston siezure marks on front and rear looks mainly threw hear siezure so down to owner neglect running the Bike on No oil or cheap oil. -
@gilerasc125 I appreciate that, it's just that you've just joined, barely introduce yourself, ask for help, provide a really vague explanation and then are quick to slate the engine because it failed.
The engine should be built to a spec, if it's built to that spec then it will be sweet as a nut. It's hard to diagnose the fault based off your description, I have no idea of your experience so have just posted a few things to get you started. If you were competent then I'd be surprised that you would need to ask such questions. The fact you asked them, led me to believe you needed some pointers.
If I can help, I will. But you'll need to be more verbose in your description.
Why did the engine fail? I would want to be looking there before I even contemplated starting it up again. At 6K miles, that's barely due a top end. Let alone having a rebuild and piston fully seized front and rear.
I don't think I have it any more, but there was barely a scratch on my piston after the bike was stolen and thrashed with no oil. They are that reliable.
So something doesn't sound right.
@Calum this is what im trying to put together callum. That a engine with such little milage
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@gilerasc125 as regards to orignal piston
The Bikes only done 6100 miles. Why would you need to Bore it out to 57mm in that time?
In the space of two owners? These are pieces im trying to put together. The Bike has been derestriced. As For orignal piston siezure marks on front and rear looks mainly threw hear siezure so down to owner neglect running the Bike on No oil or cheap oil.@gilerasc125 If the engine was scored badly it may have required an overbore.
You really think the theives that stole my bike warmed it up before storming up the road on it. Yes it's not great for the engine, but they would withstand the punishment.
So I would check to make sure the fueling hasn't been messed about with and the oil pump is not faulty. Check that the CDI is firing correctly, and not firing way too early.
Also it's possible that the mileage is less than accurate, I.E. the speedo has spent a lot of time disconnected.
MOT History check the vehicle to see if only a few miles pass year on year. That might indicate it's not been recorded accurately.
I know my MOT for my DT says it's on 300 miles when in actuality it's done 20K
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@gilerasc125 If the engine was scored badly it may have required an overbore.
You really think the theives that stole my bike warmed it up before storming up the road on it. Yes it's not great for the engine, but they would withstand the punishment.
So I would check to make sure the fueling hasn't been messed about with and the oil pump is not faulty. Check that the CDI is firing correctly, and not firing way too early.
Also it's possible that the mileage is less than accurate, I.E. the speedo has spent a lot of time disconnected.
MOT History check the vehicle to see if only a few miles pass year on year. That might indicate it's not been recorded accurately.
I know my MOT for my DT says it's on 300 miles when in actuality it's done 20K
@Calum thanks man. Where you based pal?
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@gilerasc125 If the engine was scored badly it may have required an overbore.
You really think the theives that stole my bike warmed it up before storming up the road on it. Yes it's not great for the engine, but they would withstand the punishment.
So I would check to make sure the fueling hasn't been messed about with and the oil pump is not faulty. Check that the CDI is firing correctly, and not firing way too early.
Also it's possible that the mileage is less than accurate, I.E. the speedo has spent a lot of time disconnected.
MOT History check the vehicle to see if only a few miles pass year on year. That might indicate it's not been recorded accurately.
I know my MOT for my DT says it's on 300 miles when in actuality it's done 20K
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@Calum ive fully Service history For this Bike confirming milage. Will put a video on it idling so people can get a Better idea
@gilerasc125 West Midlands.
Something is definitely amiss. I've seen people on here get like 20K out the original piston. Someone claimed they have 40'000Km out of the original top end on here.
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@gilerasc125 West Midlands.
Something is definitely amiss. I've seen people on here get like 20K out the original piston. Someone claimed they have 40'000Km out of the original top end on here.
From experience it tends to be running too lean that kills two strokes. Though a 2 stroke makes more power the leaner it runs. At 57mm you often have to modify the power valve for clearance. And the head gasket will need opening up. When the barrel 1st seized they might have replaced it with a 'good' second hand barrel that had already been taken out a few sizes.
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From experience it tends to be running too lean that kills two strokes. Though a 2 stroke makes more power the leaner it runs. At 57mm you often have to modify the power valve for clearance. And the head gasket will need opening up. When the barrel 1st seized they might have replaced it with a 'good' second hand barrel that had already been taken out a few sizes.
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@gilerasc125 Are you using your phone to access this forum??? As that will cause problems uploading pics.
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@NINJA yes
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The powervalve is meant to have to have two pins that help it stay together in the centre when you run the bolt threw. My pv hant got them pins -
@NINJA yes
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@gilerasc125 That's why you can't upload any pics, as the forums software is buggy with mobile devices. Using a PC of some form is the best way to access this friendly forum.
@NINJA I rarely have issues with this forum from a mobile device. What browser are you using? I always use Firefox and can use all the features just fine.
You should be able to request a desktop version from your mobile.
The website is written in Bootstrap CSS, meaning that really its the same code for desktop and mobile. So any bug that exists would be present in both systems.
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@NINJA I rarely have issues with this forum from a mobile device. What browser are you using? I always use Firefox and can use all the features just fine.
You should be able to request a desktop version from your mobile.
The website is written in Bootstrap CSS, meaning that really its the same code for desktop and mobile. So any bug that exists would be present in both systems.
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@gilerasc125 West Midlands.
Something is definitely amiss. I've seen people on here get like 20K out the original piston. Someone claimed they have 40'000Km out of the original top end on here.
