njskiatomic
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- Jul 11, 2004
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My 1986 xr250 had no compression. I could push the kick starter with my hand. My friend had the same bike and his was a timing problem due to a stretched timing chain. I assumed I had the same problem. When I was taking the valve cover off I started to loosen the springs on the valves and one of them made a loud cracking noise like the valve was slamming shut. Out of curiosity I pushed the kick starter with my hand and the engine seemed to have compression. Is it possible that something was stuck on the valve or spring preventing the valve from closing? Has anyone ever experienced something like this? Befor I disassemble the engine any further I think I'll put the valve cover back on and see if the thing will start.