Locked tires
  • Crazykidrm65
    Posts: 9
    Yes to both. Kickstart goes all the way as normal, and makes funky noises. Will start for a few seconds then die.
  • Crazykidrm65
    Posts: 9
    I bought a used RM65 for my son. He has rode it 4 days, used one tank of gas. Today it locked up, slid to a stop. Now wont start and while trying it sounds different. All the fluid levels are fine. I changed the oil and it was dark grey not overly. It had plenty of oil. I am not a mechanic,{single mom} what could make it lock the tires while riding and now not run?
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    Does the kickstarter push down all the way through? Does it make funky noises when you try?
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  • crkidcrkid
    Posts: 3,345
    Time for a topend tear down and inspection! When was the last topend done?
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  • Crazykidrm65
    Posts: 9
    I am not sure if it has ever been done. i just bought it. Do they go without warning? it was fine and then locked while riding. He is not experienced so going slow.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
    Posts: 12,823
    I wouldn't start the bike or even push down the kick starter until you fix it. Don't wanna bugger up your cylinder or sumthin even more costly. U coulda done sumthin like cracked a piston or a ring or who knows....
    Expect to die whenever but dream to live forever

    ..the good times on the old DR board will never be back! RIP!
  • Crazykidrm65
    Posts: 9
    Ok, Thanks
  • Crazykidrm65
    Posts: 9
    I just took the top apart. Cylinder is fine, rod is fine, crank shaft looks fine. while open we slowly worked the kick start and everything turned without any issues. No grinding and hanging. This is my first time working on a bike. Anyone have any ideas?
  • pojp58pojp58
    Posts: 10,599
    Did you check the compression before you took it apart?
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  • GuitarShredsGuitarShreds
    Posts: 745
    Did you put oil in the gas?  If I were you I'd take it to someone who knows a little something about bikes.
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  • Crazykidrm65
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