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Decision time - what would you do?

Discussion in 'FZR250.com - Archives' started by Crouton, Oct 27, 2005.

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  1. koma

    koma New Member

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    Yamaha gearboxes are pretty damn bulletproof things! It'd have to had been in pretty bad condition for a mechanic to turn it down because of the gearbox! Seriously, of all the things you hear about various bikes... have you ever heard a common complain about Yamaha gearboxes? (Kawasaki 2nd gear, definitely a recurring one... <!-- s:rofl: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_razz.gif" alt=":rofl:" title="Rofl" /><!-- s:rofl: --> )

    Also, was that the only engine you had available to you? I know it's not particularly helpful seeming as you've already bought it, but it lists no km's (not even approximate), gives no details as to the bike it was in, and running gear is 'optional' !? Did you contact the seller about the engine when you mechanic had turned it down to question the label of 'good running condition'?

    Just trying to help out here - i know if i were in this position i'd be wanting blood (or atleast a running bike).
     
    koma, Nov 2, 2005
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  2. Crouton

    Crouton New Member

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    In response to your post Koma, I chose that engine because in comparison to the 1300 dollar option, no one told me the em em ess engine had the top end rebuilt.

    I also failed to call MMS to confirm.

    If I had my time again, I would of trusted the mechanic on his feedback that the engine was fukt (fair cop) and then trusted his decision to purchase the one from em em ess spares.

    Had I of done that, the engine would of had a top end rebuild and a 1000km 1 month warranty and come back before 1 month possibly.

    Having said that, its my fault that I did not check into the $1300 dollar option.

    I made life hard for the mechanic by choosing the crap engine.

    He did his best to sort it out but at much detriment to both our nerves.

    I have decided to keep the bike in the long term now.

    I am hanging out for July next year when I will buy a newer bike, >2003 with less km's and far more powerful.
     
    Crouton, Nov 2, 2005
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  3. FZR Dude

    FZR Dude New Member

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    Yep, second gear engagement dogs on the FZR 1000 are pretty weak. The soultion for us, is to use a YZF 750 6-speed gearbox as a really good fix.
     
    FZR Dude, Nov 2, 2005
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  4. Crouton

    Crouton New Member

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    Update :: Update Update :: Update Update :: Update Update :: Update

    Went for a big ride yesterday (Windsor, Pitt Town, River Rd, Wisemans, Spencer, Peats Ridge, RW, F3 to Castle Hill and home) (~2-300 km I think with extended freeway run at 140km/hr)

    Bike seems to be running like a Swiss clock <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->

    Happy as a pig in the proverbial sh*t.
     
    Crouton, Dec 4, 2005
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  5. ACE

    ACE Active Member

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    <!-- s:D --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s:D -->
     
    ACE, Dec 4, 2005
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  6. TBone

    TBone New Member

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    yey good to hear the bike is running good!!

    But in the end you have the engine from the ebay in the bike?? or a different one?? and same old carbs??
     
    TBone, Dec 4, 2005
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  7. Bizz

    Bizz New Member

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    I bet you had the biggest grin on your face during that ride? <!-- s:mrgreen: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":mrgreen:" title="Mr. Green" /><!-- s:mrgreen: -->
    Glad to hear the bike's all better! <!-- s:cool: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cool.gif" alt=":cool:" title="Cool" /><!-- s:cool: -->
     
    Bizz, Dec 4, 2005
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  8. Crouton

    Crouton New Member

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    Yep, the "engine in the bike when I bought it" is sitting in my garage.

    The original engine from e-bay was returned to the wrecker. (mechanic did not like it)

    The second one provided under warranty is currently in the bike.

    All running gear from original engine is currently utilised on the bike.

    @bizz: Yes, I was pretty stoked.
     
    Crouton, Dec 5, 2005
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  9. Crouton

    Crouton New Member

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    Have finally stripped the failed engine.

    Big end bearings on 2 and 3 had failed / started to fail.

    All parts now for sale as is (see for sale and wanted)
     
    Crouton, Aug 29, 2006
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  10. raptor

    raptor New Member

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    g'day

    how much for the engine ?


    cheers
     
    raptor, Aug 31, 2006
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