View Poll Results: What next?
Rebuild the motor
125
53.65%
Replace with S&S
65
27.90%
Replace with used Harley motor
38
16.31%
Sell bike in "as is" condition
5
2.15%
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Engine Blown -- Now What?
#1
Engine Blown -- Now What?
In June I noticed a nasty rattle. Took it to the local indy, who gave it a listen with a stethoscope. Probably a wallowed out wrist pin bushing but no way to tell for sure without tearing into it. Told me of a guy who had a similar situation, rode his bike for a couple of years before it gave out. Mine didn't make it that long. Yesterday I'm tooling down the freeway during rush hour and I lose power. I coast to the side of the road and, long story short, engine won't crank.
I had thought about trading in the bike before it blew, but that didn't feel right. I would sure have hated to have some guy on a "new to him" have the engine blow out.
My choices seem to be:
rebuild the motor
replace the motor with something aftermarket -- probably an S&S T111 or T1245
Replace the motor with a used TC96 -- least expensive option to get back on the road
Sell the bike in "as is" condition
Let's have your votes and your thoughts.
I had thought about trading in the bike before it blew, but that didn't feel right. I would sure have hated to have some guy on a "new to him" have the engine blow out.
My choices seem to be:
rebuild the motor
replace the motor with something aftermarket -- probably an S&S T111 or T1245
Replace the motor with a used TC96 -- least expensive option to get back on the road
Sell the bike in "as is" condition
Let's have your votes and your thoughts.
#2
If I was in your situation I'd tare down my motor and see how extensive the damage is. If its gonna be reasonable to rebuild bigger and better for shorter money than a used motor I'd go that way to keep the #s correct. But if money is an issue and a rebuild is not gonna be feasible is say used harley
#3
Tons of used 103's on CL or Kijiji. I'd go that route unless it's a forever bike in which case I'd go with Fuell Moto 124. You have to split your cases anyway if the small end of the connecting rod is beyond service limits. I'd be tempted to pull the heads and jugs and maybe you got lucky. New top end and away you go. Good time for a 107. How many miles on the engine would be deciding factor as well as finances.
Last edited by RevBlk; 09-19-2017 at 01:18 PM. Reason: sp
#4
I voted but I feel like people need more information.
I realize you only have so much info, but I feel you have to have more than you listed.
How much is the S&S, what does a crate motor cost, used motor....
Do you even want to keep the bike in the first place?
Or were you already looking before the motor went (are you attached)?
As far as trading it in, if the noise was obvious (something was wrong) and they will take the bike who cares.
I sold one of the kids cars " as is, where is " because I did not want to deal with it.
I sold it right and was honest with the buyer, the add was very specific.
I even recommended to a few people to stay away, that it was allot more work than they wanted.
If i liked the bike I would open that baby up and look inside.
But then I like a project (as long as I have something to drive, its almost winter).
But I think I would have opened it up before it took a dump.
JMHO
I realize you only have so much info, but I feel you have to have more than you listed.
How much is the S&S, what does a crate motor cost, used motor....
Do you even want to keep the bike in the first place?
Or were you already looking before the motor went (are you attached)?
As far as trading it in, if the noise was obvious (something was wrong) and they will take the bike who cares.
I sold one of the kids cars " as is, where is " because I did not want to deal with it.
I sold it right and was honest with the buyer, the add was very specific.
I even recommended to a few people to stay away, that it was allot more work than they wanted.
If i liked the bike I would open that baby up and look inside.
But then I like a project (as long as I have something to drive, its almost winter).
But I think I would have opened it up before it took a dump.
JMHO
#5
#6
I voted too, and I'd tear into it since I'm fortunate enough to have a garage (which just keeps the weather out, it's still colder than a f***er out there during the winter!), so I'd put it on the lift and start pulling it apart, because that part costs nothing but time. You might learn a bit more about your rig and you may find the problem isn't as bad as you thought!
I'm like Gary (GRWHD) though, in that I'd like a project for the off-season. Don't think I'd wish for yours though! Good luck!
I'm like Gary (GRWHD) though, in that I'd like a project for the off-season. Don't think I'd wish for yours though! Good luck!
#7
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#8
To answer the common question -- just over 75,000 miles on the bike.
I also agree with the common theme that it would have been better to tear it down and take a look before it went teats up. I was really hoping to make it to winter.
pdbuzz -- I'm just a few short miles south of you, so if you're looking for a fall project to warm you up for your winter projects . . . come on down!
I also agree with the common theme that it would have been better to tear it down and take a look before it went teats up. I was really hoping to make it to winter.
pdbuzz -- I'm just a few short miles south of you, so if you're looking for a fall project to warm you up for your winter projects . . . come on down!
#9
I can find a 103" take off for $2900, maybe less.
A 96"er with some miles on it would be half that.
Am I attached? Yeah, I find that I am. This is a bike that I've ridden around the whole country on (literally -- my daughter and I did a 48/10 together on this bike and a 50CC last spring).