Good mechanic for DT or 2 strokes in general
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@Uber_Beluga My RE won't start without choke. Or at least it didn't on the original.
Had be scratching my head for ages. Would literally only start on the bump. Quickly realised that it always needed choke and that was that.
On the kick start mechanism, there is an idle gear that connects the clutch basket to the kick start. This can have a fair few millimeters play in it which will give a distinct rattle. It'll want some new thrust washers on it, but there is no load so it's not imperitive.
Two strokes rattle anyway, it's the name of the game.
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Yeah, I've never been able to start the bike without choke, not a chance unless it's very warm (Just turned off after riding for long)
Well, my bike it currently parked a couple of miles away in town as I actually couldn't get it started, first time It's been that bad in a long time.
Then again started up first kick thismorning when I rode. I think I've wet the spark plug from trying too many times, going to leave it a few hours then go back and try again.Driving me crazy now, I love my DT, but it's just not something I'm able to rely on. I'm currently looking through 4 strokes on Gumtree, but nothing is taking my fancy.
Any ideas for a good mechanic I could get the DT to and have them sort out my engine problems? I'm happy to pay for a new piston and rings, or whatever she needs really.
Failing that, I guess it's time to start taking apart.Maybe I should just buy another DT, this one started first kick when I got it though so who's to say I won't have more problems. It's a very sad day
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I swapped the plug out when I bought it actually, I guess I could do it again.
What do you guys think about this place: http://www.raccoon2strokerebuilds.co.uk/
They are reasonably close. I know there's not much you can tell from a website. How much do you think a rebuild should cost?Their given address is just a residential house, not very confidence inspiring.
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I would be very wary going to a company like that. A friend of mine sent of a YZ125 cylinder to a company similar and he later found on a forum somewhere that most people didn't receive theirs back. I know someone in Dartford who is very good, runs a car garage but also services, repairs, rebuilds and also races two strokes in his spare time. Any bits I need doing I take to him. He charged me £120 labour for a full rebuild on a KTM 125 engine. Main bearings, full oil seal kit, gasket set, conrod and piston I had replaced. I handed him the engine and the parts and within a couple of weeks I collected it. He does get busy mind. Are you willing to travel to Dartford? Also, how long are you prepared to wait for the work to be finished?
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Well, good news is that I managed to get her started on my second roll/bump start attempt.
Bad news is, kicking doesn't seem to work at all anymore. Maybe this is a slightly more urgent issue for another thread, I'll make a separate one.Your guy sounds perfect in the long run though. I need the bike for a ride to Leicester in August, but otherwise I can wait as long as it takes.
Dartford is a treck, especially without my bike and carrying an engine through the tube and trains, but it's worth it for good work
Do you have any contact information for the garage or the guy who does it?
I'll need to do all this next month after I get my salary as I'll need to order all these parts as well, I'm happy to replace anything that can be replaced assuming it doesn't become absurdly expensive.If you ordered the parts prior to taking your engine in, where did you order them from? Did you select parts based on problems you had or just replace everything you could?
Altertnatively the guy at that racoon 2 stroke place has quoted an estimated 500 for the rebuild & 90 fitting fee to strip and re-fit the engine. It's 2/3 of what I paid for the bike, but it is a really tempting option.
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I was wondering how you would go about getting to and from the garage. Lugging a DT engine around on the tube is mad! In the past I have usually just given him the engine first, then he tells me what to buy, and I drop of the parts after. Not really the best option for you.
I still would look around a bit more and even get it done at a reputable bike garage if your willing to pay £590. Although if the Racoon 2 stroke company is as good your hoping, I'm sure they won't mind you enquiring and going to have a look around at how much work they get and whether or not they are using high quality tools.
Otherwise if you are able to post the engine, I think Calum is / was offering a rebuild service a while back. Is that still a thing Calum?
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I can rebuild the engine no worries. Depending on how extensive you want the rebuild depends on the price.
My only concern is that I wouldn't be convinced that this is solely a worn engine problem.
Happy to rebuild the engine for you. Whether this is the cure to your problem I cannot guarantee.
As said my RE WILL NOT START without choke. End of. Soon as I swapped out the carb it has been fine. If it starts with choke then sweet.
Anyway for peace of mind I am happy for you to ship the engine to me and I will rebuild it. Then you knows you have a sweet engine.
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Thanks for the offer, I very well may come ask you if you're still willing in a couple months. It's definitely something I want to get done.
Right now though, I don't have the cash. I'll likely come and ask you for details once I get paid
I also need to figure out this starting problem which I'm going to quiz the forum on in a separate thread, seems seperate enough from the engine rebuild to warrant a new one.
Thanks for your advice.
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@Uber_Beluga Alright mate, well feel free to PM me any time.
And as always, if you fancy doing it yourself, throw up a thread if you need help. Either myself or someone will be around to fire some answers.
