Just bought a 2004 KX250f off craigslist it was not idling but would start I figured pay cheap and fix the carburetor myself. It was green and filled with filth after cleaning it and jetting it It would kickstart but not idle. I figured out some of the problem I was able to get it started without jumping it. I brought it to my local mechanic just because I want to ride it asap.
Before you comment yes the 04 is the first line of kawasaki's 4 strokes haha I now am aware of this and it also has some minor kinks. I put a new hot start on it and am purchasing a new water pump.
Main Issue The mechanic calls me today and says we went over the carb and everything was adjust correctly beforehand and they did not have to do anything to the carb. Saved 300$'s crazy right? Then he tells me the compression is good but more on the low and there is a lot of rattling noise coming from the engine. His theory is the engine needs to be rebuilt. I am no way going to pay for an engine rebuilt that will be an abundant amount of money in labor so I will do it myself if thats the case.
I need a new top end kit and a crankshaft kit Bout 500$'s. Do I need anything else in rebuilding the engine and any suggestions? And how much will it cost me total realistically because I have the feeling I am going to need more than just those two kits.
Before you comment yes the 04 is the first line of kawasaki's 4 strokes haha I now am aware of this and it also has some minor kinks. I put a new hot start on it and am purchasing a new water pump.
Main Issue The mechanic calls me today and says we went over the carb and everything was adjust correctly beforehand and they did not have to do anything to the carb. Saved 300$'s crazy right? Then he tells me the compression is good but more on the low and there is a lot of rattling noise coming from the engine. His theory is the engine needs to be rebuilt. I am no way going to pay for an engine rebuilt that will be an abundant amount of money in labor so I will do it myself if thats the case.
I need a new top end kit and a crankshaft kit Bout 500$'s. Do I need anything else in rebuilding the engine and any suggestions? And how much will it cost me total realistically because I have the feeling I am going to need more than just those two kits.