I'd checked the oil a few weeks ago (it was around the top of the scale) and there wasn't any dripping out in my shed or when the bike was standing, but when I checked it after the engine had cooled off a bit, it was right down the bottom of the scale. It was on a bit of a slope and canted over, but I don't think that should have made that much of a difference to the level.
Quote from: Grahamm on 23 July 2018, 12:42:08 pm I'd checked the oil a few weeks ago (it was around the top of the scale) and there wasn't any dripping out in my shed or when the bike was standing, but when I checked it after the engine had cooled off a bit, it was right down the bottom of the scale. It was on a bit of a slope and canted over, but I don't think that should have made that much of a difference to the level.It defiantly would make a difference through the sight glass leaned over so that is what you are seeing there
The guy I spoke to at Vernons said (just a guess) that maybe a valve had dropped, but also said that it if it was something more serious, might actually be cheaper to simply buy a replacement engine, rather than pay for the workshop time to strip the current engine and rebuild it!
I know you said your not confident in the mechanical side of things but if your willing to bin the engine anyway then surely it can't hurt to take a a stab at fixing it? Or at least finding the problem.
Would be interesting to find out what it was and what caused it, that kind of thing is not normal is it on (semmi) modern bikes - how many mile has it done
If not, I'll have to get a replacement from the breakers (£540 plus £120 to ship because it needs a pallet!) and then pay around £250-£300 for them to install it.
QuoteIf not, I'll have to get a replacement from the breakers (£540 plus £120 to ship because it needs a pallet!) and then pay around £250-£300 for them to install it.That's coming on a grand to fix, and it's a used engine. How many miles are on your bike?
Have you missed a gear and over revved it recently?
The breaker will always remove the alternator and starter.
Don't forget to tell them you want the old engine too.
I'm thinking about regularly taking the exhaust bolts off and put a bit of coppaslip on them so they don't end up a rusted mess that breaks and needs drilling out...
Quote from: Grahamm on 26 July 2018, 07:42:38 pmI'm thinking about regularly taking the exhaust bolts off and put a bit of coppaslip on them so they don't end up a rusted mess that breaks and needs drilling out...I think that each and every one of us that have removed an exhaust downpipe have had the same idea. The trouble is that I don't know anyone that has kept it up