Engine ... yes an engine

[Vindaloo]

Hi,

Looks like my precious bike needs a new engine . Anyone know of one going right now?

Bike's a curvy 2001 SK1 - carbed. It's not looking cheap, but I'm kinda attached to this bike ... even if it may end up being a bit like Trigger's broom. Looking at 20k or less really.

Got the guys at the shop to have a look, but the best offer they can find is £550 for one with 14k miles on the clock. Anyone think that this is a good/bad offer assuming that it's all working and running fine? I've got to get back to him tomorrow either way.

thanks guys,

Adrian

[ophic]

ebay says this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/suzuki-sv-650-...item1c0dbb91eb

a few more miles but a lot less money

EDIT: actually there's a few on there. Just search "SV engine".

[Vindaloo]

Hi,

Thanks. I saw that on there. Didn't like the "the engine runs but had developed a few rattles prior to it being removed from the bike" bit ... that's what mine did just before it stopped entirely .

Adrian

[ophic]

what was the fault with yours?

SV engines are known to be a bit tappy. Quite often it's just the cam chain.

[Vindaloo]

The big fault was the squishy bit that goes between the seat and the handlebars forgot to put oil in. The engine rattled for a bit, rattled even more for a bit, then stopped.

Now it's just siezed up and the garage reckons the best option is to just replace it ... well actually, I think they'd probably suggest I get rid, but I can't bear to do it.

Ebay's certainly an option if I can find something on there, but time may well be as much of an issue as anything.

Adrian

I picked up a 16k mile engine (minus LHS engine casing+stator, which I just transplanted from my old engine) for £400 from a breakers that's known for being a bit pricey. Expect to pay £300-£500 for one, depending on age, mileage, condition etc., but that £550 is way over what you can pick one up for.

[squirrel_hunter]

I did the same recently.

But instead of a new engine I’ve had my crank reground, £130 (included a hone on the barrels) and then I need a gasket set, £120.70 from Wemoto, budget £20 for oil and £10 fir a filter and that comes in at £300 with a bit of contingency.

All I need to do now is find the energy to rebuild it...

Pity your not up here mate i've a spare that would do you but its needing a mounting hole rethreaded

[Vindaloo]

Thanks a lot guys. It looks like the guys at the garage have found one for £450. Probably a bit over-the-top, but it came out of an MOT'd bike that'd only done 4,500 miles.

Kinda wish I had the space to go fitting the thing myself. Would be a nice project.

Adrian

[JamesMio]

How much do you want for yours Huskie?