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Engine Is Beyond Fixing...

  • Thread starter Thread starter scottmc
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I'd just drop in another motor....way faster.
Then slowly rebuild the original motor....

Seriously, dropping in a new motor is a piece of cake.
Its not like your dealing with a modern car(where there is a million wires)

This is 70's and 80's design...Couple bolts here and there....straight forward!
 
Alright, I believe I will go with the majority opinion.

I will attempt to purchase a new motor, and will attempt repairs on the old one at some future time.
 
Hi scottmc.

You can look for part bikes or engines.

If you are patient you WILL find one or two.

I just checked Kijiji ( I am in Quebec ) and found this.

http://qc.kijiji.ca/c-autos-et-vehi...ki-Gs-400-MOTEUR-SEULEMENT-W0QQAdIdZ291057629

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Loosely translated it says "1980 GS400 engine only, perfect shape".
I know it's far. But I just want to show they are available.

I could take a ride and go check that one out if you want to have it shipped.

DP


I believe this is the motor for me!

Does anyone know the approximate weight of one of these motors? I need to calculate shipping cost by rail.
 
haven't been able to find any reasonably affordable shipping options. The prices I have been quoted for truck shipments (fedex/ups) are between 400-450 dollars. As soon as your package is over 100 pounds rates skyrocket.

Furthermore I have not been able to get any real answer for shipments by train. All the documentation I can find seems to suggest that the courier service most rail companies offer is for small packages and letters only.

Unless I uncover another option for shipping, I really don't think I can go ahead with this.

What do you think?
 
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