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Old 19-07-08, 11:54 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 19-07-08, 11:56 AM   #2
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Default 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.
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Old 19-07-08, 11:56 AM   #3
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further to that. The girlfriend thinks i should put it in a go-cart! women eh!
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Old 19-07-08, 11:58 AM   #4
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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
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Old 19-07-08, 12:39 PM   #5
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If the big ends/mains have gone then it'll still turn over.

Maybe build a test stand and have a listen to it?
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Old 20-07-08, 02:51 AM   #6
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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?
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Old 20-07-08, 06:49 PM   #7
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strip down for parts on ebay?
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Old 21-07-08, 11:50 AM   #8
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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
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Old 21-07-08, 05:14 PM   #9
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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 )
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Old 22-07-08, 04:08 AM   #10
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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
not so easy,rods small ends are not same size.
you can bolt 650 crank,rods and top end.
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