Author Topic: Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! What have I done to fucking deserve THIS?! (Read 25397 times)

ChristoT · « **on:** 31 December 2013, 01:14:06 pm »

And now the fucker has blown up on me! The RAC guy reckons it's either a compression ring or a cylinder liner. Either way, it's bad and certainly expensive. What have I done to deserve this THIS time?

dazza · « **Reply #1 on:** 31 December 2013, 01:20:10 pm »


Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This

fazersharp · « **Reply #2 on:** 31 December 2013, 01:22:39 pm »

Its your guardian angel stepping in

JoeRock · « **Reply #3 on:** 31 December 2013, 01:36:23 pm »

Christo, either you are your bike are cursed. it's the only relatively good explanation!

Exupnut · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 December 2013, 01:48:03 pm »

At least you'll live longer

Fuzzy · « **Reply #5 on:** 31 December 2013, 02:02:15 pm »

Sorry to hear this mate, hasn't been the best biking year for you has it $:\$ Hope 2014 will be better.

ChristoT · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 December 2013, 02:04:24 pm »

At least Dazza had provided a good song, ya bastards!

midden · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 December 2013, 02:05:16 pm »

Oh foc
I do feel for ya, but I refuse to believe anyone who says they managed to not spit their tea out upon seeing this latest

stevierst · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 December 2013, 02:08:44 pm »

Holy shit dude! It never rains but what it pours in the ChristoT household. Stick with it matey, it'll all come together in the end.

RobG UK · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 December 2013, 02:23:30 pm »

Quote from: stevierst on 31 December 2013, 02:08:44 pm

Holy shit dude! It never rains but what it pours in the ChristoT household. Stick with it matey, it'll all come together in the end.

A story in one sentence

headgonekneedown · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:23:22 pm »

nowt to due with the bike being on its side and oil not getting to where it should?

Dead Eye · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:25:03 pm »

If the RAC man is right, then the quickest (since you need it for transport) option is to replace the cylinder barrels and pistons or replace the entire engine.

If you can source the parts, I'm sure some foccers could help with the labour and tools... though having said that, are you back in the UK yet?

Frosties · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:25:45 pm »

Quote from: midden on 31 December 2013, 02:05:16 pm

Oh foc
I do feel for ya, but I refuse to believe anyone who says they managed to not spit their tea out upon seeing this latest

I choked on me coffee

Christo - trust me, bikes have feelings & yours has just committed suicide

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:35:52 pm »

Really feel for you mate, what a crappy time you're having bike-wise lately. But, it's all character building - get through it, and look back and laugh later down the road. Wishing you better luck for the new year.

richfzs · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:36:17 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 31 December 2013, 03:25:03 pm

though having said that, are you back in the UK yet?

He must be, if the RAC man is looking at it?

Exupnut · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:43:15 pm »

he's back in the uk?

Dear DVLA, please take my licence back....

Dead Eye · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 December 2013, 03:44:36 pm »

Wait, you have a licence?!

midden · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 December 2013, 04:11:30 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 31 December 2013, 03:25:03 pm

If the RAC man is right, then the quickest (since you need it for transport) option is to replace the cylinder barrels and pistons or replace the entire engine.

If you can source the parts, I'm sure some foccers could help with the labour and tools... though having said that, are you back in the UK yet?

surely another bike would be better option. Remember along with engine repairs it still needs tyres

Dead Eye · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 December 2013, 04:45:47 pm »

I guess - it depends on cost of the parts

I have no idea if you can even pick up a spare engine for that bike nor what it would cost. It was mostly a case of getting back on the road asap instead of cost. Granted a new bike is quicker for most people, but this is Christo. He is fussy. It would take. Forever.

richfzs · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 December 2013, 04:51:56 pm »

And we'd have to listen to his constant deliberations, changes of mind, fretting over cost etc etc, so for focs sake, please take the quick option Christo :wink

fazersharp · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 December 2013, 05:04:05 pm »

A mate of mine had one of these and didnt ride it for years and sold it to a racer who gladly took it off his hands to use on the track. I recon this is the best bet as they would put on slicks and sort theengine anyway.

EDIT --- or was in zxr 400 my mate had

Doddsie · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 December 2013, 05:16:02 pm »

Christo, you should write a foccing book!!!

ChristoT · « **Reply #22 on:** 31 December 2013, 05:30:28 pm »

Quote from: Doddsie on 31 December 2013, 05:16:02 pm

Christo, you should write a foccing book!!!

It would get too repetitive!

My parents have offered to lend me £1200 for a new Skyjet 125, with 3 years warranty, but I worry about reliability. And size, as it's based off the tiny CBR125...

mickvp · « **Reply #23 on:** 31 December 2013, 05:34:11 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 31 December 2013, 05:30:28 pm

Quote from: Doddsie on 31 December 2013, 05:16:02 pm
Christo, you should write a foccing book!!!

It would get too repetitive!

My parents have offered to lend me £1200 for a new Skyjet 125, with 3 years warranty, but I worry about reliability. And size, as it's based off the tiny CBR125...

why that bike specifically? surely for £1200 there are better options?

JoeRock · « **Reply #24 on:** 31 December 2013, 05:35:06 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 31 December 2013, 05:30:28 pm

Quote from: Doddsie on 31 December 2013, 05:16:02 pm
Christo, you should write a foccing book!!!

It would get too repetitive!

My parents have offered to lend me £1200 for a new Skyjet 125, with 3 years warranty, but I worry about reliability. And size, as it's based off the tiny CBR125...

What's insurance on ti going to be? For £1200 you could buy a pretty decent bike straight off!