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Loud noise coming from engine
« on: October 25, 2009, 11:04:46 PM »
Kymco super 8 125cc - Bike riding fine, only 3 months old but a loud noise coming from engine ??? Any ideas? Any input wld be appreciated thnx
YES only when engine is running it sounds as if the throttle is being held when its not
« Last Edit: October 26, 2009, 01:04:22 AM by ds »
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Re: Loud noise coming from engine
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2009, 12:34:20 AM »
Does this only happen when it's running?

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Seriously, without more info, I'm gonna guess your exhaust has worked loose. Check that, and report back.
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Re: Loud noise coming from engine
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2009, 02:04:43 AM »
Jpres. is most likely right. I would be heading straight to the dealer "just in case"
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Re: Loud noise coming from engine
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2009, 10:26:02 AM »
Quote from: ds on October 25, 2009, 11:04:46 PM
Kymco super 8 125cc - Bike riding fine, only 3 months old but a loud noise coming from engine ??? Any ideas? Any input wld be appreciated thnx
YES only when engine is running it sounds as if the throttle is being held when its not

..3 months old...it's a no-brainer...take it in!..lol
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