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Dibble
10-Mar-2005, 21:29
Just spoken with Nelly (well at about 6.45) and my engine hasn't eaten any more rockers ... woo hoo .... :D

Probably something to do with having replaced all of them in the last 3 services ... :(

I will LOVE my blinged up bip on its return ...... :biaggi:
TP
10-Mar-2005, 21:32
You lucky lucky basteward.

I replaced half of mine last time, we'll see how I get on in a few weeks ...
adam
10-Mar-2005, 21:35
your off your rocker:D
Dibble
10-Mar-2005, 21:38
Originally posted by TP
You lucky lucky basteward.

I replaced half of mine last time, we'll see how I get on in a few weeks ...

TP, I know your pain ... good luck.... :sniff:

[Edited on 10-3-2005 by DIBBLE]
AK
10-Mar-2005, 21:43
you lucky little stinker!

Al was lucky he dismantled the desmo bike engine (as a precaution) & found 2 that ought to be replaced before racing it:o

better 'spensive now, than more costly later eh?

C:)
Mr_S
10-Mar-2005, 21:47
lucky bleeder, all mine replaced during the winter work :(

Finally collect the bike after 7 weeks of work :)
adam
10-Mar-2005, 21:48
what sort of money are they to replace?
Dibble
10-Mar-2005, 21:50
Originally posted by adam
what sort of money are they to replace?

Adam c£80 + VAT each plus all the extra labour fitting them .... :(
Dukerob
10-Mar-2005, 21:53
......closers are a bit more too, and since when have you paid any extra labour for fitting 'em :P anyway ...... no rockers eh........ collection date is a bit close to April 1st for me to believe that........ :(:sing:

always pleased to help :bouncy:
Mr_S
10-Mar-2005, 21:54
About £100 a piece inc. vat. Nelly posted a guide price a while back.

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=15141#pid131455

Luckily I'd bought a set of heads from a v. low mileage bike and had that stripped instead (£200 for the heads & barrels + 1hrs labour), or my bill would've been almost double :(
Dibble
10-Mar-2005, 21:57
Originally posted by Dukerob
......closers are a bit more too, and since when have you paid any extra labour for fitting 'em :P anyway ...... no rockers eh........ collection date is a bit close to April 1st for me to believe that........ :(:sing:

always pleased to help :bouncy:

oi cheeky ....

and make sure you are out on the 25th for beers in Nottingham, get yer missus to bring any sisters she has ...

:sing:
JPM
10-Mar-2005, 22:00
Originally posted by Mr_S
About £100 a piece inc. vat. Nelly posted a guide price a while back.

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=15141#pid131455

Luckily I'd bought a set of heads from a v. low mileage bike and had that stripped instead (£200 for the heads & barrels + 1hrs labour), or my bill would've been almost double :(

If someone can get me the part numbers I might be able to get them slightly cheaper.... not promising anything, but I know a man who claims he can
Dukerob
10-Mar-2005, 22:05
25th in Nottm eh, sounds like a plan, especially if you really have got all that spare cash from not having to buy any rockers :cool:
she's got a couple of sisters too but apparently Nelly's got first dibs (if you'll excuse the pun).... :D
Dibble
10-Mar-2005, 22:07
Rob,

I'm staying at a mates in Nottingham the Friday and night and we'll all be out on the beer in Nottingham... Nellys out to play as well ....... I'm then at Cornerspeed on Saturday collecting mine and my mates bikes ....

:roll:
chief
10-Mar-2005, 22:10
Just spoken with Nelly (well at about 6.45) and my engine hasn't eaten any more rockers ... woo hoo ....


Even got your bike eating everthing now...........Dibb's we need to talk :lol:
Dukerob
10-Mar-2005, 22:13
cool I'll catch up with Nelly about that, although I think he thought it was sat night.........you'd better have a word with him ....... either should be ok for me mate ;)
R
Mr_S
10-Mar-2005, 22:39
Originally posted by jpmercer
If someone can get me the part numbers I might be able to get them slightly cheaper.... not promising anything, but I know a man who claims he can

openers
208.1.001.1A
208.1.002.1A
closers
209.1.002.4A
209.1.001.4A
Nigel C
10-Mar-2005, 23:10
Originally posted by jpmercer
Originally posted by Mr_S
About £100 a piece inc. vat. Nelly posted a guide price a while back.

http://217.199.188.40/xmb/viewthread.php?tid=15141#pid131455

Luckily I'd bought a set of heads from a v. low mileage bike and had that stripped instead (£200 for the heads & barrels + 1hrs labour), or my bill would've been almost double :(

If someone can get me the part numbers I might be able to get them slightly cheaper.... not promising anything, but I know a man who claims he can

I could be interested in some cheaper rockers depending on what Alfs find when my bike goes in for it's 18000ml service.
And sorry to hijack the thread a bit Dibble but does this occur on the 2 valve motors or is it just the 8 valvers that suffer ???
gary-g
10-Mar-2005, 23:28
I'd be interested to know what Alf's find on your next service, as mine will be due for valve clearances soon, if the weather cheers up and i get out on it, that is.

'only done 5200 at he moment though:D

Fingers crossed.
Dibble
11-Mar-2005, 03:19
Originally posted by Nigel C
And sorry to hijack the thread a bit Dibble but does this occur on the 2 valve motors or is it just the 8 valvers that suffer ???

Nigel,

Honest answer is "I dont know", but I reckon one of the other guys will ..

Good to see you on the boards though, hope you are well mate.
Guido
11-Mar-2005, 08:06
Look on the bright side folks,

I haven't seen/touched/heard my baby since May 13th last year. No telling what the bill will be when/if I get it back.

:sniff::sniff::sniff::sniff::sniff::sniff:
JPM
11-Mar-2005, 11:22
Dropped an email over with part numbers as soon as I hear anything I'll post it up
nelly
11-Mar-2005, 12:27
The 2V rockers are far more robust. As with everything they will wear out eventually, but nothing like as quick as the 4V.
Oil feed is better and the chroming seems to be of better quality.

Main problem with 2V rockers, that causes them to wear abnormally is valve clearances. Spec's are tight and if they are done too tight the rocker gets a hammering.
Nigel C
11-Mar-2005, 19:53
Originally posted by DIBBLE
Originally posted by Nigel C
And sorry to hijack the thread a bit Dibble but does this occur on the 2 valve motors or is it just the 8 valvers that suffer ???

Nigel,

Honest answer is "I dont know", but I reckon one of the other guys will ..

Good to see you on the boards though, hope you are well mate.

I'm fine thanks for asking :) suffering from Visordown overload a bit ;)
Mike Davis
11-Mar-2005, 20:31
No rockers in mine either.

Mind you since we went to Motul valve clearance adjustment and rocker replacement has fallen noticeably.

:roll:
Dazza
16-Mar-2005, 01:11
Hello Boys and Girls,
not been on the forum for a long while - bike has been in storage since last May due to major renovations on the house....
Alf's in Worthing has my SP3 right now....just replaced three rockers that was about £210 plus vat plus labour - plus major service, belts, new battery, 10 hrs labour....sitting down?.....900 quid.

Hopefully going over to Alf's this weekend to pick it up - Nigel, how u doing? Alf has an open day this Saturday..maybe see u there!
Gary-g, a fellow Shoreham resident...nice one.

Hopefully get my arse out on the bike some day.....