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Skip · 26-07-07, 09:39 AM

hehe - that was one of the ideas I had - although not to that extreme!

With a single 100mm piston I would imagine it sounds quite throaty with an open exhaust...

Stu · 26-07-07, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelster

Too much melted plastic for my liking, and I even if you did get it to run, I wouldn't even consider NOT putting a new belt on it, you don't know if the heat has damaged its strength.

For a little money you can find a 7 year old Bandit which is much cheaper to look after...

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IMHO!!!! I would run it til the belt failed (unless there was obvious damage) what's the worst that could happen? you could lose all power at an inopportune moment,(it's not as if the engine would sieze to a stop) you could say that you should ride as if that was a possibility anyway, & I'd take a flailing belt over a flailing chain any day.

I reckon you should find out how much you can sell the engine for on it's own, offer that & then there is only an up side for you.

26-07-07, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

IMHO!!!! I would run it til the belt failed (unless there was obvious damage) what's the worst that could happen?

You could be miles from anywhere when it goes "twang"..... Fine if you like being stuck outside when it's pouring with rain and waiting for the AA/RAC to pick you up....

IMPO I just wouldn't touch it, the only thing worse than a BMW is a crap BMW..

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26-07-07, 12:53 PM

I agree with Jelster....run away as fast as possible

Skip · 26-07-07, 01:00 PM

So if I go for it I will be very silly according to most of you lot!

Hey ho - only a couple of hours to go and I will make my own mind up...

Stu · 26-07-07, 02:07 PM

But not all of us

I love that first photo you posted, but the agree the others are quite far removed from it.

27-07-07, 08:00 AM

Have you had a look at it yet?

Skip · 27-07-07, 08:20 AM

I was going to go after work last night but we had a small monsoon here in Norwich and the bike is outside so I put it off until today (nothing can happen yet anyway as he is still waiting for the customs papers so he can register it)

Its a beautiful day today and I am going after work

Skip · 27-07-07, 09:51 PM

Well I went and looked at it tonight - its a quirky little thing and quite a smart bike I thought! Heat has damaged the frame though and there are quite a few parts that would need replacing just to make it ridable - so you will be pleased to hear I walked away!

28-07-07, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip

Well I went and looked at it tonight - its a quirky little thing and quite a smart bike I thought! Heat has damaged the frame though and there are quite a few parts that would need replacing just to make it ridable - so you will be pleased to hear I walked away!

Smart move...was worth a look though I guess.

26-07-07, 09:39 AM	#31
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: BMW F650CS - Should I? hehe - that was one of the ideas I had - although not to that extreme! With a single 100mm piston I would imagine it sounds quite throaty with an open exhaust... __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

26-07-07, 12:53 PM	#34
caz650s Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BMW F650CS - Should I? I agree with Jelster....run away as fast as possible

26-07-07, 01:00 PM	#35
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: BMW F650CS - Should I? So if I go for it I will be very silly according to most of you lot! Hey ho - only a couple of hours to go and I will make my own mind up... __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

26-07-07, 02:07 PM	#36
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: BMW F650CS - Should I? But not all of us I love that first photo you posted, but the agree the others are quite far removed from it.

27-07-07, 08:00 AM	#37
Jdubya Guest Posts: n/a	Re: BMW F650CS - Should I? Have you had a look at it yet?

27-07-07, 08:20 AM	#38
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: BMW F650CS - Should I? I was going to go after work last night but we had a small monsoon here in Norwich and the bike is outside so I put it off until today (nothing can happen yet anyway as he is still waiting for the customs papers so he can register it) Its a beautiful day today and I am going after work __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

27-07-07, 09:51 PM	#39
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: BMW F650CS - Should I? Well I went and looked at it tonight - its a quirky little thing and quite a smart bike I thought! Heat has damaged the frame though and there are quite a few parts that would need replacing just to make it ridable - so you will be pleased to hear I walked away! __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)