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mattk

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27th Oct 08 at 17:48

Nooooooo 4 bangs are poo

sebbyg

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27th Oct 08 at 17:51

get a big four

Mobby

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27th Oct 08 at 18:07

to get that running right and sweet would cost more then getting on done, and you dont know what bits are there what bits hes lost and everything. i will never touch a bike like that again in my life

sumner2k3

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27th Oct 08 at 21:52

only wants £100 quid for it so cant really go wrong?

Warren G

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27th Oct 08 at 22:22

would only buy that to use it for spares, would cost far to much to get running

Mobby

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28th Oct 08 at 00:09

quote:
Originally posted by sumner2k3
only wants £100 quid for it so cant really go wrong?

ask yourself why

DaveyLC

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28th Oct 08 at 08:27

quote:
Originally posted by sumner2k3
only wants £100 quid for it so cant really go wrong?

I think the fact that you yourself knows nothing about it would be the answer to that question.. Why bother?

If you had a rough idea of what parts you will need then fair enough but you are kind of going into it blind.. There are PLEANTY of little strokers around for sale for peanuts! Better off buying something that needs a little work i.e. a set of reeds and a tune up than some un-identified flying crapject.

sumner2k3

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28th Oct 08 at 11:25

i know it needs the head rechromed and a piston kit, thats it

DaveyLC

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28th Oct 08 at 11:28

You'll need to check the barrel face is healthy, is the crank ok?, the reads will need replacing, has the carb been left dry? is the float ok? etc. etc. Its not quite as simple as "throwing in a new piston".

DaveyLC

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28th Oct 08 at 11:28

*reeds.. lol

sumner2k3

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28th Oct 08 at 12:18

2 of my mates work as motorbike mechanics and annother mate use to be a proper motocross mechanic so one of them will no doubt be sorting it for me

sumner2k3

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28th Oct 08 at 12:20

how much are reeds anyway

DaveyLC

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28th Oct 08 at 12:38

Ask your 2 mates.

sumner2k3

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28th Oct 08 at 12:38

why dont you just say?

Jessop

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28th Oct 08 at 15:04

Get a proper crosser.....XR650

Mobby

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28th Oct 08 at 15:06

quote:
Originally posted by sumner2k3
why dont you just say?

because there is no telling you. for starters you dont know what is there and what isnt. as daves said the crank could be gone. iv bought enough broken motorbikes in my time to fix up to know not to do it again. it just isnt worth it!!!!

get abit of cash and you can buy one that has all the bits there and is running and in alot better condition, not in a box!!!

[Edited on 28-10-2008 by mobby]

Mobby

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28th Oct 08 at 15:06

quote:
Originally posted by Jessop
Get a proper crosser.....XR650

id rather have a ktm 520 or a cr 450

22B

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28th Oct 08 at 15:28

Dont even bother fixing it, will be more hassle than its worth. Like has already been said a bike of that age is probably going to have a few other problems. Fitting a piston is a piece of piss, but other jobs like a new crank and bottom end bearings is a pain as the casing has to be split more than once, and good tools are essential.

Might seem like a bargain at £100 but you will end up spending a lot more than that. A good piston is around the £50-60 mark, gasket sets is around £20 for genuines, a new small end bearing will be needed, might need the barrel honing if its scored, and also the head may be damaged.

Also while the engines out like that you would also want to replace any seals and bearings on the actual bike and frame, which is a lot of money to spend but you would be silly not to do all the jobs while the engines out, but it will cost you big bucks in doing so. So in summary buy a decent bike

22B

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28th Oct 08 at 15:29

quote:
Originally posted by mobby

quote:
Originally posted by Jessop
Get a proper crosser.....XR650

id rather have a ktm 520 or a cr 450

I laughed at that, an XR 650 lol, a propper crosser would be a CR500 2 stroke, absolute animal, need some strong legs to kick one of them over

Mobby

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28th Oct 08 at 15:32

quote:
Originally posted by 22B

quote:
Originally posted by mobby

quote:
Originally posted by Jessop
Get a proper crosser.....XR650

id rather have a ktm 520 or a cr 450

I laughed at that, an XR 650 lol, a propper crosser would be a CR500 2 stroke, absolute animal, need some strong legs to kick one of them over

rare as fuck though now. and just a myth to some people. mate used to have one. had to get his fat mate to kick it over. are animals though!!!! not in production anymore and havnt been for a long time, what a shame

22B

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28th Oct 08 at 15:43

quote:
Originally posted by mobby

quote:
Originally posted by 22B

quote:
Originally posted by mobby

quote:
Originally posted by Jessop
Get a proper crosser.....XR650

id rather have a ktm 520 or a cr 450

I laughed at that, an XR 650 lol, a propper crosser would be a CR500 2 stroke, absolute animal, need some strong legs to kick one of them over

rare as fuck though now. and just a myth to some people. mate used to have one. had to get his fat mate to kick it over. are animals though!!!! not in production anymore and havnt been for a long time, what a shame

Youd need some balls to ride one. Funnily enough a company in america take the 500cc 2 stroke honda motor and are putting them in the 4th gen honda aluminum frames, will try and find a link

[Edited on 28-10-2008 by 22B]

22B

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28th Oct 08 at 15:44

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[Edited on 28-10-2008 by 22B]

DaveyLC

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28th Oct 08 at 16:13

XR650 Surely they are Enduro bikes