Piston noise

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Piston noise

08 Dec 2022 19:07
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Hello,

after 30mm of ride when the engine is hot i can hear a fiction from the first piston.
The spark plug is wet and black. I have white smoke from the exhaust particulary at starting.

Just the rings to replace or overbore ?

What do you think ?

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Re: Piston noise

08 Dec 2022 19:38
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Could it just be a fouled plug?  
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Re: Piston noise

08 Dec 2022 19:49
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I ever try an other carb or other plug ... always that sound when the engine is hot
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Re: Piston noise

09 Dec 2022 04:34 - 09 Dec 2022 04:35
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I would suggest you need to get in and have a look, before you can decide "rings or re-bore" you need to measure up. However if there is mechanical noise I would investigate sooner rather than later to avoid possible terminal damage (is there any metal in the oil?)
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Re: Piston noise

09 Dec 2022 05:41
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I think it's time to check compression.
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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