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So got it back finally, it was the oil pump. The old 2 stroke had congealed blocking intake so the engine and the pump have been running dry. The engine is running on premix at the mo while I get ready for my mod 2 on Wednesday and then I'll be looking at rebuilding the pump and top end. Thanks for all the pointers guys.

@Calum said in New Owner:

willing to give you a happy end.

Ha ha ha I hope you mean helping hand 'cos you normally have to pay extra for a happy ending.

@Glynn123 yep to the brim, it was his first call for 'pilot error' and it looked like it hadn't dropped at all (but then it has covered very little distance). I will admit I had a little panic when he mentioned it

Dunno tbh guys, he said he'd have a look and let me know, I'm just going to have to trust he knows his onions and not looking to be ripping me off.

The other garage in town wouldn't even consider looking at it for a month so not much option. I'll speak to them on Monday and see what the gen is, if its not 'fixed' i'll bring it home and get the spanners out.

And if that happens I hope you like pictures of engines and questions.... :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_smiling_eyes:

@Calum cheers for the info, tbh his first gambit was 'its a winter job' and then tried to sell me another bike so...

Once I got it out of the van, and he had a play said he'd look at the pump (he pulled the 2 stroke feed off the engine started and nothing came out), and to call back on monday. If he can't or hasn't done owt with it I'll pick it up and have a stab.

It was more the rush (9 days to MOD2) but for £500 and a couple of weeks wait I might as well have a go. I've done cylinder heads on VAGs in my yoof, just old and busy (ehm lazy) at the moment.

So just got back from the garage, looks like the 2 stroke pump has had it. He started it up and he felt it sounded ok so he'll start with the pump before taking the head off.

The only issue is that he quoted £400-500 to rebuild the top end, is that not a bit extreme for a maintenance item? We're not talking a panigale here, or am i being soft? Its approx £100 in part according to yambits so 8-10 hours labour?

Bugger. The bikes done 17000km, and while there maybe a warranty of sorts i'd be on the hook for transport which would be about £300 there and back (bought online) so I shall sling it in to the local bike shop. I'm not that bothered about the cost/repair, as it sounds like a wear part anyway, it's just a PITA as I've got my MOD2 in 10 days and could do with the practice. Ah well cant be helped.

Is there anything else I should get them to look at? Or should I just trust the garage (North Cornwall Motorcycles) to sort it out.

the beast in question:

(https://imgur.com/83EvE8d)

Thanks oldman, was planning to take some photos and introduce it proper but issues overtook. When you say seizing what do you mean #totalnoob

Just got a 96 from unit 5 to potter about on whilst going for my mod2.

Went out tonight for a spin and the rear started locking up. Revs would drop and then it would squeel to a halt. Was difficult to get into neutral and start but after a few minutes it would be ok for a few minutes and then the same thing would happen again. Any ideas? Is the gear box buggered?

Thanks

Chris