Clunking noise vtz250

[jord]

Hi there. I have a 1989 honda vtz250. Today i was riding and had to break suddenly for a amber going on red light and manage to do so safely. But when i came to a halt the bike started making a big clunking/clicking sound wich i have found out is coming from the cylinder closest to the front wheel. I managed to creep the bike home and it was running on about 2/3rds its normal power... any ideas what this may be? how i go about fixing(myself or take it into a shop?) would be much appreciated.

cheers

[McJim]

What's the mileage of the bike and when were the cam chains last replaced?

[Sketchy_Racer]

If its honda VT the chances are its your crank. Common problem.

Best take it to your shop and see what they say. Prepare yourself to buy a new motor/bike possibly

[jord]

its done 60000kms but had a rebuild at 45000 i beleve. not sure if cam chains were replaced.

[imdying]

I don't know what Honda were thinking with the VT series, or if they all just suffer neglect :(

How long till you get your full license?

[jord]

im only on my learners still, so a while... it has been my prime mode of transport and now im without wheels. ill take it into motomart and see what they say. fingers crossed

[Wasp]

they'll say the same thing they said when i took mine in:

$2,500 parts + labour

[fireball]

its a honda it will no longer go......:bye:

get a suzuki :love: and all will be ok!