Triumphrat

bisonlee · 10-21-2007

hey,
thinking about buying this bike but there are some issues.......

"Here is a project bike for the astute mechanic interested in a project requireing an lower engine rebuild. Story is an noise developed while riding, i stopped to find that the big end had gone !!! the experts say !!! . I have had thought of pursuing the project but i have to much on my plate and can't really afford to spend the time and money to get her going again. This bike has been a good time, and i am sorry to sell. But things in life change. Other than the engine problem this bike has no issues, 62,077 original kms, why this has happened i am not sure? but you might know more about these bikes and problems, truth is i have just lost interest. "

is there anything i should be looking at in particular or should i stay away. i will be doing the repairs myself so the only cost should be parts.......

thanks
bison

jimmyj900 · 10-21-2007

I wouldn't touch it personally unless I had a spare engine handy.

If the 'big end' has self-destructed then you'll be replacing the crankshaft and bearings at a minimum. As a worst case you might be able to reuse the cylinder head.

BUT, you didn't mention the price or whether you're seriously enamored of the bike...

Jim

bisonlee · 10-22-2007

just wondering if the "sound of the bottom end being gone" might be mistaken for something else, alternator, balance shaft etc

am looking at doing a straight swap for my bike. this one will be worth about 3 grand more than mine if it was running

plus i LOOOOOOOOOVE triumphs