Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. - Page 2 - SV650.org

13-04-10, 11:00 AM

I know it’s a tough one really.

1) I get tied into a mechanic with unknown/potentially huge costs. (Maybe minimal costs)

2) I go and buy an engine with known costs - quicker as well, just put it in. Get riding ASAP

I thought I'd add that there was no smoke coming from the engine, just a bit of black smoke when I first started it up. I will try and get my ear to it tonight, see if I can determine the where the noises are originating from.

P.S: I'm a retard, but I think I have changed the colour of the text! Has it worked?

Aran

13-04-10, 11:07 AM

Cheers Chris, but I'm at work. My Dad might be in though, but he's in America untill Sunday, so i'll try and speak with him about it!

fastdruid · 13-04-10, 11:15 AM

The way to find out where the noise is coming from is by using a screwdriver pressed against various parts and listen to the handle.

If no one else can I may be able to nip round have a listen some time this week after work, depends where you are in Solihull, no promises though[1].

Druid

[1] Baby due any second now.

13-04-10, 11:20 AM

Ahh nice tip!

Im in Knowle, that would be great Druid, don't worry if you can't, good times with baby Driud - Congrats

fastdruid · 13-04-10, 12:29 PM

Well on the plus side you are *on* one of my commute home routes so there is a chance.

Are you likely to be home after 6pm (not today but maybe another day this week)?

Druid

13-04-10, 12:46 PM

Wicked. Yep, I'll be home after 6 all week except Friday!

13-04-10, 09:54 PM

Give us a shout if you want to borrow my compression meter thing, free any night.

14-04-10, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beabert

Give us a shout if you want to borrow my compression meter thing, free any night.

Thanks. Is this worth checking then?

Shall I put my full powered ECU in, to confirm if there's loss of power or not?

14-04-10, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noble Ox

Thanks. Is this worth checking then?

Shall I put my full powered ECU in, to confirm if there's loss of power or not?

Well if the compression is good you know your valve seats and rings/yclinder are ok, if its bad you know you have to really get another engine less hassle.

As for the noise nope, its not gonna help you find that.

I can drop it off so druid can test it if he wants. Althought i have every confidence i can fix any problem with my own bike, i dont like the responsibility of messing with others bikes lol.

fastdruid · 14-04-10, 07:39 PM

Lol, you'd struggle to find me, I've moved[1].

Druid

[1] Which is the other reason for being stupidly busy atm.

13-04-10, 11:00 AM	#11
Noble Ox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. I know it’s a tough one really. 1) I get tied into a mechanic with unknown/potentially huge costs. (Maybe minimal costs) 2) I go and buy an engine with known costs - quicker as well, just put it in. Get riding ASAP I thought I'd add that there was no smoke coming from the engine, just a bit of black smoke when I first started it up. I will try and get my ear to it tonight, see if I can determine the where the noises are originating from. P.S: I'm a retard, but I think I have changed the colour of the text! Has it worked? Aran

13-04-10, 11:07 AM	#12
Noble Ox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. Cheers Chris, but I'm at work. My Dad might be in though, but he's in America untill Sunday, so i'll try and speak with him about it!

13-04-10, 11:15 AM	#13
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. The way to find out where the noise is coming from is by using a screwdriver pressed against various parts and listen to the handle. If no one else can I may be able to nip round have a listen some time this week after work, depends where you are in Solihull, no promises though[1]. Druid [1] Baby due any second now. __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

13-04-10, 11:20 AM	#14
Noble Ox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. Ahh nice tip! Im in Knowle, that would be great Druid, don't worry if you can't, good times with baby Driud - Congrats

13-04-10, 12:29 PM	#15
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. Well on the plus side you are on one of my commute home routes so there is a chance. Are you likely to be home after 6pm (not today but maybe another day this week)? Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F Last edited by fastdruid; 13-04-10 at 12:31 PM.

13-04-10, 12:46 PM	#16
Noble Ox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. Wicked. Yep, I'll be home after 6 all week except Friday!

13-04-10, 09:54 PM	#17
beabert Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. Give us a shout if you want to borrow my compression meter thing, free any night. Last edited by beabert; 13-04-10 at 09:56 PM.

14-04-10, 07:39 PM	#20
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Engine problem. Diagnoses and repairs required. Lol, you'd struggle to find me, I've moved[1]. Druid [1] Which is the other reason for being stupidly busy atm. __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

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