New Engine needed

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Dave A H
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New Engine needed

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Hi, my 2003 1000 VTR needs a new engine. :cry:
Can I fit any other VTR 1000 model to the frame.
any advice would be appreciated, cheers Dave
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benny hedges
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Re: New Engine needed

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yeh course you can as long as its a f & not an sp

what's wrong with it??? is it not repairable?

someone is looking for a rear cyl head so maybe you can trade & recoup some of the cost....
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Re: New Engine needed

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I have one which I will rebuild to customer's specification before selling on, are you looking for standard or tuned?
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Re: New Engine needed

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benny hedges wrote:yeh course you can as long as its a f & not an sp

what's wrong with it??? is it not repairable?

someone is looking for a rear cyl head so maybe you can trade & recoup some of the cost....
It's an F. Does that mean i cannot drop an Sp in?
I had a total loss of oil!
Engine noise sounded like valves and head are meeting! or have met!
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Re: New Engine needed

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tony.mon wrote:I have one which I will rebuild to customer's specification before selling on, are you looking for standard or tuned?
I don't really mind which. How much does each rebuild cost?
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Re: New Engine needed

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if you have run it dry there are other concerns rather than just the valves.
as in mains, big end, gearbox, clutch bearing etc, chains may have overheated and lost temper...
you could more or less get your money back by breaking the engine and selling the heads, starter, water pump, flywheel, stator, clutch and casings separately.
easy £200 so replacing the motor may not be as bad as you thought.
warby has one for sale and tony will build you a cracker. :biggrin
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Re: New Engine needed

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PM'd
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Re: New Engine needed

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Tony, I can't seem to reply via PM.
I would like to discuss your rebuild.
Could you forward me a contact number so i can phone?( via PM)
Cheers Dave
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