KX125 Very low compression

Dirtbike · 09-22-2009

Hello Guys,

Brand new here but have been around the block a few times.

A Guy down the street has a older KX 125 for sale ($300 obo) I think it's a 1989 model. He told me that the bike had been driven into a deep creek a few years back and the bike stopped running and hasn't ran since. It seems to have very little compression as the kick starter can be pushed down with very little resistance (no compression).
What would cause this? and could this be a easy fix? Is this a hard bike to work on?

Thanks for any help and information on this possible new KX project,

Dennis
1996 650cc Ural Tourist

09-22-2009	#1 (permalink)
Dirtbike Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan Islands Posts: 3	KX125 Very low compression Hello Guys, Brand new here but have been around the block a few times. A Guy down the street has a older KX 125 for sale ($300 obo) I think it's a 1989 model. He told me that the bike had been driven into a deep creek a few years back and the bike stopped running and hasn't ran since. It seems to have very little compression as the kick starter can be pushed down with very little resistance (no compression). What would cause this? and could this be a easy fix? Is this a hard bike to work on? Thanks for any help and information on this possible new KX project, Dennis 1996 650cc Ural Tourist Last edited by Dirtbike : 09-23-2009 at 10:36 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
kx100 no compression	carpetbagger	Kawasaki Motocross and Offroad	2	08-14-2009 04:35 PM
Diagnosis From Compression Reading?	Alizard	The Mechanics Corner	17	08-28-2007 04:16 PM
Low or High beam?	JBrian	Kawasaki Cruisers	62	08-26-2007 05:35 PM
Compression Check Advice Needed	jerry chabino	The Mechanics Corner	4	01-05-2006 03:19 PM
kx 500 low spark	96-impala-ss	The Mechanics Corner	1	12-30-2003 01:22 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)