Might need a new motor

[suzuka1980]

that sucks....

 

[BusaCorona]

I would NOT DINK AROUND with a rebuild by someone who I don't know. If you don't know of their skills in really rebuilding a motor, checking clearances etc, then you would be wasting money. I know LOTS of motors get built everyday without lots of clearance checking and making sure everything is in spec., they usually do ok. BUT for the money your spending, have a pro do it (like GPW) who does it all the time. They know what to look for and good inexpensive tweaks. For big money, you want it built like a Nascar motor with everything verified so ou don't get it together and blow your new motor. I have seen young guys waste thousands and thousands of dollars on ATV racing builds, snowmobile racing and car builds, and the builder didn't even know what to check......

I would just ship the entire bike (not just the motor) to GPW so he can go overthe entire bike because of its mileage. Check transmission, wheel bearings, etc.

Good Luck on your rebuild!

Yeah, you are correct, these guys are supposed to be the best around and that's why I took my bike there. The rest of the bike has been upgraded. I have 04 front forks, 06 fuel tank/fuel pump and 06 rear shock. The wheels are new as I have added a 240 swingarm kit. I have the 06 controls and everything on it. All I really need is an engine. I will replace the bad one now and work on getting it rebuilt to 1397 at my leisure since money is a big issue nowadays.

I appreciate your help and the Luck!

Derrick

 

[BusaCorona]

Unless you signed some sort of waiver, I think it would be the shops responsibility for the damage to your bike. It worked fine before you took it there...correct? There are many members here that have exceeded your miles and haven't had any problems with their bikes. The whole 50% story is the dealer trying to soften the real story which says that they screwed up. Just like GC said, any good tuner would have been able to tell if there was a problem prior to failure. I think they owe you a comparable motor that works.

But of course I signed a waiver!! That's why the whole thing hurts so bad. Oh, they did offer some help. They said that their normal price for labor on a rebuild is $1625, they offered to do it for $1500 in labor charges.

 

[GPW]

I had a low miles 2007 insurance total, motor available to me a few days ago I will check on it. Motors are all top shelf been working with the same company for four years.

 

[carlsbadbusa]

I had a low miles 2007 insurance total, motor available to me a few days ago I will check on it. Motors are all top shelf been working with the same company for four years.

Greg...if you have a secondary available anytime, no matter if its months from now, Pm and let me know....looking for one