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Originally posted by Redruth
I may know someone who might buy your Superlight if you need to sell it to keep the DD bike on the road
I'm sorry, I'll get my coat  |
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It looks like the bottom end isn't too bad, so I won't be looking for a new engine just yet. We'll just have to put it back together with new parts where necessary and see if it holds under duress. There is some wear on the back cylinder but Nelly thinks it'll hold up. Shows how good nicasil plating is, a steel bore would've welded itself to the rings a long time ago. The reality is it could've gone at anytime since I bought the bike, and I had noticed the oil getting a bit 'foamy', just didn't know enough to tell whether there was something seriously wrong or not.
So to all other DD big-bore riders, fear not, the kit is fine and you don't need to be too gentle with it, just make sure the rest of the engine's bolted together properly!
Cheers,
ali