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19-07-08, 11:54 AM | #1 |
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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?
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19-07-08, 11:56 AM | #2 |
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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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19-07-08, 11:56 AM | #3 |
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Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
further to that. The girlfriend thinks i should put it in a go-cart! women eh!
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19-07-08, 11:58 AM | #4 |
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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
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19-07-08, 12:39 PM | #5 |
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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?
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20-07-08, 02:51 AM | #6 |
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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? |
20-07-08, 06:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: sv400 Project, ideas?
strip down for parts on ebay?
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21-07-08, 11:50 AM | #8 |
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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
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21-07-08, 05:14 PM | #9 |
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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 )
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22-07-08, 04:08 AM | #10 |
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