sv400 Project, ideas?
 

hi guys, i did an engine change on a sv400 for a friend of mine as his engine had gone pop, instead of payment i kept the engine (never done a bike engine change so i saw it as a learning experience). Now i don`t know what`s wrong with the engine as i haven`t had time to pull it apart yet but i was scratching my head thinking what to do with it. Get hold of a frame n make a winter runner or street fighter or just re con it n sell it, any ideas anyone?

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

Well it's kinda pointless buying a frame if the engine is fubar.

Pull it in bits and see whats up with it.

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

further to that. The girlfriend thinks i should put it in a go-cart! women eh!

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

obvisously that`s the first step, the engine turns over by hand so i don`t think it`s anything to serious but was just looking for ideas

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

If the big ends/mains have gone then it'll still turn over.

Maybe build a test stand and have a listen to it?

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

You kind of need a load of stuff to go with it like carbs maybe and wiring and ecu and relays and coils.

Once you factor in new gaskets and parts, a rebuild and sell wont earn much if anything. Just pull it apart for fun maybe?

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

strip down for parts on ebay?

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

Stick 650 pistons on it and make it a... 550? Something like that? They do share a lot of parts, or at least they have decent compatability, but I can't see a lot of people wanting a 400 motor. Perhaps a thunderbike racer would like to make a really bad 400cc class race bike :D

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

Cheers guys and northy (;)) but i`ve had an idea, i`m kinda followin arenalife`s idea. I thought i`ve never stripped a v twin before and my 13 year old nephew is into bikes n engines and wants to learn about them so he`s comin over this weekend to strip the engine with me. I`m hoping to turn him to the dark side while he`s still young (que evil laugh :smt077 )

Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
 

not so easy,rods small ends are not same size.
you can bolt 650 crank,rods and top end.