Reliable engines - Where to buy?

[Deano]

Looks like I will be sitting on a hand grenade for the Nationals - might have to cover the clutch like a two stroker LOL

[SWERVE]

Looks like I will be sitting on a hand grenade for the Nationals - might have to cover the clutch like a two stroker LOL

I said HARD racing Deano..........(you walked into that one)
Good to see you back on the horse mate

[codgyoleracer]

Looks like I will be sitting on a hand grenade for the Nationals - might have to cover the clutch like a two stroker LOL

Watch the over-rev :-)

[F5 Dave]

So what does a set of rods cost if this is the main issue/consumable part?

[hmurphy]

I have been chasing up a few engines on eBay but they aren't looking cheap, that's for sure. They also might not get here in time. I'd really like to ride the bike at least once or twice more before racing Nationals. I've hardly ridden the damn thing and I still don't know how to race it on wets yet.

I almost never hit the rev limiter, I didn't want to unnecessarily thrash the engine and it doesn't make great power near the red line anyway. Since I have owned it (which isn't long) it was treated very well with new oil and new oil filter often (once after every 2 weekends riding).

[Fast Eddie]

could u maybe hook up a crank and some pedals to the front sprocket n pedal it around urself?

[Deano]

Watch the over-rev :-)

Haha - the only time it hits the redline is if I miss a gear.....and my heart stops for a second or two waiting for the BANG or rattling to start.

I'm actually revving it less now than when I first got it. Better to ride the torque instead.

I have been chasing up a few engines on eBay but they aren't looking cheap, that's for sure. They also might not get here in time. I'd really like to ride the bike at least once or twice more before racing Nationals. I've hardly ridden the damn thing and I still don't know how to race it on wets yet.

I almost never hit the rev limiter, I didn't want to unnecessarily thrash the engine and it doesn't make great power near the red line anyway. Since I have owned it (which isn't long) it was treated very well with new oil and new oil filter often (once after every 2 weekends riding).

I wouldn't worry about time on the bike Hamish - you're fast as fuck anyway from all the bucket racing.

I can see where you problem was now - you changed the bloody oil too often.

[Deano]

The problem with a second hand engine is you will really need to have it checked out anyway.....more $$$, don't ya love it?

And pro twins is one of the cheaper classes really.

[Deano]

I said HARD racing Deano..........(you walked into that one)
Good to see you back on the horse mate

Hey Merv - nice shot bro!

Is anyone racing your SV during the Nats or can I have first dibs for leasing it if mine does go bang?

[SWERVE]

Hey Merv - nice shot bro!

Is anyone racing your SV during the Nats or can I have first dibs for leasing it if mine does go bang?

No one racing it...if its back together im sure the owner (not me by the way) would consider leasing.. i will run it by him.

[Grumph]

Out of curiosity I had a look at the pro twin regs. I see no reason why the unmodified rods and unmodified crank can't be shot - peened.

Rods on the beam and presumably around the small ends - crank in the radius at the ends of the big end pin.

this alone should extend engine life. Clearancing properly is a given of course.

I don't know of course how much work is being done on these motors now but as usual, a class of "unmodified" motors is asking for trouble IMO.

[discodan]

Sorry to hear about your SV Hamish.
I had the same thing happen to mine and got another one from Ebay for a little over $3k NZD all up including shipping, GST, etc. I can't quite remember how long it took but I think it was about 3 weeks so you would need to act fast if you want it for the nats.
I ended up getting an 05 for my 06 SV from 'dietzracing' on Ebay (not sure if they have any now, no ebay at work). I think most of those guys on there are pretty straight up as thier income depends on good feedback.
Once the engine arrived, it worked flawlessly and I didn't need to re-tune it or anything so you should just be able to bolt it in and ride.

Ideally, someone would see that you have talent and offer a bike or at least an engine!

[neil_cb125t]

Sorry to hear about your SV Hamish.
I had the same thing happen to mine and got another one from Ebay for a little over $3k NZD all up including shipping, GST, etc. I can't quite remember how long it took but I think it was about 3 weeks so you would need to act fast if you want it for the nats.
I ended up getting an 05 for my 06 SV from 'dietzracing' on Ebay (not sure if they have any now, no ebay at work). I think most of those guys on there are pretty straight up as thier income depends on good feedback.
Once the engine arrived, it worked flawlessly and I didn't need to re-tune it or anything so you should just be able to bolt it in and ride.

Ideally, someone would see that you have talent and offer a bike or at least an engine!

yep I managed to get my ER650 eng over including loom and airbox etc for $1700nz....but i was stung on the first eng...I.e took my money and ran. Bank came to the party and covered me under credit card fraud which is was. Time will be your big problem. if you can get someone who is moving a container over from USA then you MAY get it here....... My 450 was fully rebuilt overnight in timaru in 8 hours, as in crank out....anything is possible.

[hmurphy]

Cheers guys. Yeah I have chased up quite a number of engines now. I don't think I'm going to be getting an engine before the South Island rounds. Really disappointed. My Mum has an SV650, although it's the 2009 model which means twin spark plug head. Is this going to be a major issue? Will it really be much slower? Also, it has done a fair number of Kms too. Around 30,000 I think. If anybody knows anyone that would be okay to loan me an engine or anything like that, please let me know!!

[CHOPPA]

Cheers guys. Yeah I have chased up quite a number of engines now. I don't think I'm going to be getting an engine before the South Island rounds. Really disappointed. My Mum has an SV650, although it's the 2009 model which means twin spark plug head. Is this going to be a major issue? Will it really be much slower? Also, it has done a fair number of Kms too. Around 30,000 I think. If anybody knows anyone that would be okay to loan me an engine or anything like that, please let me know!!

Your mum has an SV! Bolt your forks on chuck your fairings on and go racing!

Sharing is caring, my Dad has learnt haha I sent his Gixxer thou to OZZY to race