Engine went bang

[ktm84mxc]

There are a few easy tests you can do first- try removing the spark plug if you can't chances are its dropped a valve, remove the cam chain adjuster and see if it hasn't broken the chain jamming the bottom end, drain the oil and check with a magnet for metal bits jamming the clutch\gear box, remove the tank to check for electrical shorts the coil and stator will need testing by an auto electrician.
The humble GN has been on the NZ market for almost 30 yrs so 2nd parts are easily sourced.

[Oblivion]

There are a few easy tests you can do first- try removing the spark plug if you can't chances are its dropped a valve, remove the cam chain adjuster and see if it hasn't broken the chain jamming the bottom end, drain the oil and check with a magnet for metal bits jamming the clutch\gear box, remove the tank to check for electrical shorts the coil and stator will need testing by an auto electrician.
The humble GN has been on the NZ market for almost 30 yrs so 2nd parts are easily sourced.

Parts are easily interchangeble with bikes like the GN, so if I can get all of the stuff together, I'm sure I can fix it. No promises though

There is the "Quit while you're only $414 (refundable if you deregister) behind option ...




Indicators "solid" ... I assume you mean come on but dont flash. This can be caused by a bad earth to the bulb(s).

Not so silly question ... but have you looked at (IN) the fuse box ... ???

Look for blackened wiring around (electrical) bits that dont work.

Have done that, Nothing new that wasn't there before. Checked all of the wiring that I could find, and most of the blackening that is there is just excess grease.

If I can get a socket set somewhere tomorrow, Ill be taking the top end off and taking a looksie.

[Oblivion]

Apparently its not as bad as first thought. The start clutch has pretty much destroyed itself. The bolt was broken in half, and the metal contorted around the inside of the bike. A lot of metal shavings everywhere. The Alternator housing was intact, which was a bonus. Cleaning out the metal shavings is for tomorrow, but hopefully we can find another starter clutch and some bolts for the alternator housing. There was metal putty inside the casing, which we found strange. Looks like someone has been in there and done some repair work before.

If I could find my camera, I would upload some pics, but someone had stuffed off with all of teh SD cards for the cameras.