My season almost over.. " sob " [Archive]

fil2

10-Mar-2005, 10:37

Got a major engine issue.....got to find a new bottom end aka new engine or season is over....cant really afford it but cant afford not too...??

Major F****D off today........and will be visiting the guy i bought bike from.

I've found the problem. Unfortunately, it's not pretty.
At some point it's been repaired for a similar problem................by welding the fookin' flywheel to the crank!!!!!!!!
The weld has failed and took the keyway out for the alternator.
Not what you wanted to hear, I know, but there's no real solution other than to try and get another bottom end.

Phil
:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

antonye

10-Mar-2005, 10:40

Bad luck mate - that's a real ****er when someone stitches you up like that.

What are the chances of getting replacement parts for the bits that have failed, or has it taken out so much you need a new engine?

Good luck - I'm sure there's something out there.

fil2

10-Mar-2005, 10:42

Originally posted by antonye
Bad luck mate - that's a real ****er when someone stitches you up like that.

What are the chances of getting replacement parts for the bits that have failed, or has it taken out so much you need a new engine?

Good luck - I'm sure there's something out there.

no chance of replacement parts Antonye..need a new bottom end and they are rare as seperate items ..so new engine..........
To be fair i dont know if the guy new about the problem.. but i intend finding out.

phil
:(

skidlids

10-Mar-2005, 10:47

Browns of Broughton 01652 653332
Breaking 600SS all parts according to this weeks MCN page 49

Rushjob

10-Mar-2005, 10:47

Phil...I was round at Neils yesterday, it's not a pretty sight :(
Hope you manage to source a replacement.
Andy

fil2

10-Mar-2005, 10:50

Originally posted by skidlids
Browns of Broughton 01652 653332
Breaking 600SS all parts according to this weeks MCN page 49

on phone now cheers kev

Phil

NBs996

10-Mar-2005, 10:52

M1 Salvage have a '94 600ss engine for spares.

10-Mar-2005, 10:52

Originally posted by fil2
Got a major engine issue.....got to find a new bottom end aka new engine or season is over....cant really afford it but cant afford not too...??

Major F****D off today........and will be visiting the guy i bought bike from.

I've found the problem. Unfortunately, it's not pretty.
At some point it's been repaired for a similar problem................by welding the fookin' flywheel to the crank!!!!!!!!
The weld has failed and took the keyway out for the alternator.
Not what you wanted to hear, I know, but there's no real solution other than to try and get another bottom end.

Phil
:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

Gutted for you mate - :(

What a complete pain in the arse!

dickieducati

10-Mar-2005, 10:59

phil, really sorry to hear that.

money is clearly an issue but it would be a shame to have come so far not to make the series. hope you find a viable solution to get you on the grid.

MaccLad

10-Mar-2005, 11:03

Bad luck M8. Cheshire Motorcycle salvage have just broken a monster 600 dark, may be worth a call.

www. cheshiremotorcyclesalvage.co.uk

01625 502372

Good Luck!:burn:

Also one on EBAY currently£200

[Edited on 10-3-2005 by MaccLad]

Jools

10-Mar-2005, 11:23

Phil,

Sorry to hear that mate. As Maclad says eBay could be your friend

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10448&item=7959912700&rd=1

skidlids

10-Mar-2005, 11:34

Phil you have a U2U

10-Mar-2005, 11:36

Phil, Alan says he will check out the other engine in the garge tonight & see if he can salvage anything from it.
He says dont hold your breath (its been sitting there for 2 years in a box) but its worth a check.

C:)

Dibble

10-Mar-2005, 11:37

mate, sorry to hear it .. good luck, but somehow I reckon the DSC collective efforts will dee you on the grid no probs ....... chin up mate ....

fil2

10-Mar-2005, 13:02

Originally posted by CK and AK
Phil, Alan says he will check out the other engine in the garge tonight & see if he can salvage anything from it.
He says dont hold your breath (its been sitting there for 2 years in a box) but its worth a check.

C:)

Thanks alot.........

phil

phoenix n max

10-Mar-2005, 19:05

Oh thats bad :( sorry to hear it. Hopefully something can be sorted for you. :(

10-Mar-2005, 21:46

Phil, sorry - the boxed engine aint going to help out:( its a bit too young for yours

Al says have you tried Jim at Bike Enders?

C

Glyn

10-Mar-2005, 22:10

gutted phil
need to sort this one out asap

hope you get a lucky break on this
id offer to help but don't know what i can do for you
lrt us know though mate if there is owt

id go for a tenner name on bike fairing

by the time you've got enough for an engine you might need bigger fairings though

good luck getting it sorted

Rattler

10-Mar-2005, 22:13

tough break fella - you've got a U2U

Tim

yeti

10-Mar-2005, 22:15

Phil, I know it's a bit basic but is there enough good metal left to re-weld the flywheel to the crank so at least you can get something out of the engine, or has the weld failure trashed the lot?

I know an aircraft standard welder who could probably do the job as a freebie if I asked.

KeefyB

10-Mar-2005, 22:15

Originally posted by fil2
Got a major engine issue.....got to find a new bottom end aka new engine or season is over....cant really afford it but cant afford not too...??

Major F****D off today........and will be visiting the guy i bought bike from.

I've found the problem. Unfortunately, it's not pretty.
At some point it's been repaired for a similar problem................by welding the fookin' flywheel to the crank!!!!!!!!
The weld has failed and took the keyway out for the alternator.
Not what you wanted to hear, I know, but there's no real solution other than to try and get another bottom end.

Phil
:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
Aargh noo!:flame:
Ive said it before,and I'll say it again,there are some *****ters out there.
Gutted for you,hope you get sorted soon.

Fordie

11-Mar-2005, 00:04

Well , what a complete bummer the worst possible news after preping the bike up and making it look good with decals,fairings,tyres,exhaust etc then "testing out at Donny Fil get this, but just like the big man Arnie says " Ill be back"
Im sure we/he will be on the grid if we get Plan b working Helps with the typical DSC support shown .Regard 4D

fil2

11-Mar-2005, 09:49

Thanks for all the support guys it is really appreciatted.

I have a few options in the fire....time is the issue as well as the funds.

my first option is not so bad found a bottom end ( unsure to the quality due to the top end being destroyed ) thanks to Chrisp for the heads up...will try this option first

option 2 ..complete engine and alternator from ooop north " the expensive option " lol 450 quid jobbie.............( engine plus alternator )

i have contacted almost everyone that has a 600 engine and the best price i have been offered is 350 quid and the worst 450 quid...the ebay 600 engine listed is 400+...........never realised the market for 600 ducati engines was so strong......................

will just have to wait and see what happens next......................

cheers guys.

Phil

multi600

11-Mar-2005, 12:16

You could try this number. The guy had one on ebay I don't know if he sold it but I spoke to him and he said £350.00 would buy it (29,000 miles). I was going to buy it to fit the big bore kit as I thought me engine was too late a model. Turns out mine is ok so give him a ring he may still have it 07747747707. best of luck

[Edited on 11-3-2005 by multi600]

chris.p

11-Mar-2005, 15:19

Originally posted by fil2
I have a few options in the fire....time is the issue as well as the funds.

my first option is not so bad found a bottom end ( unsure to the quality due to the top end being destroyed ) thanks to Chrisp for the heads up...will try this option first

Phil

Glad to have been of help, was just pure chance I popped in to 1st Call Salvage in norwich to see John about some bits & saw the motor sat in a corner, was only when I got back yesterday that I saw your post. Hope it gets you back into the fray.

Chris.:burn: