Cylinder ticking noise

xGingersUNITE... · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 May 2013 Karma :

I took my 125 to 55 mph today and then lost power and it started to make a ticking noise. Now it tops at 35 and still has this annoying noise.

duzzer · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Karma :

it sounds like a semi-seize, engines got to hot down to runing lean or no oil in the engine, what make model is your bike and is it 2 or 4 stroke

xGingersUNITE... · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 May 2013 Karma :

1995 Suzuki DR125SE 4 Stroke

duzzer · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Karma :

my first thing to check is small end n big end bearings for excessive play on the crank. the valves in the head for any bluing on the cam n sticky or bent valve.
also check the bore n piston for any damage like scoring,, also check the oil level

xGingersUNITE... · Derestricted Danger Joined: 09 May 2013 Karma :

could it be that one of the valves is super loose?

bladerunner · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Karma :

Post up a vid showing the noise and it'll help us identify possible causes.
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matty67832011 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 17 May 2013 Karma :

piston rings maybe

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Hmm air cooled four stroke making a ticking noise and down on power, thats a hard one.

Head gasket, compression test to be sure.

Ignore all the other suggestions.