Stefano, The first question you have to answer is $300 worth 40 plus hours of your time? Also, $300 for the work you're talking about seams really low to me.
Most important question: do you trust this mechanic? I'd look for another one in your town just to get a second opinion. I did that once and was really glad I did - I went back to my original mechanic and will never let anyone else touch my bike. Last question: Do you like wrenching on stuff and to you think this project would be fun? If your answer is no then pay the $300. Let us know what you decide and what happens. Aloha - Sean On Mar 1, 1:00 pm, Stefano Ascari <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > So went in and spoke to the mechanic in person. It seems the pressure on > cylinder #3 is 70 pounds (should be in the 140 range according to > mechanic). He said for 300$ he could tear it apart and then he would be > able to determine more exactly what was the cause. > The motorcycle is in pristine condition overall. Both the front and rear > tires are brand new and everything else has been well taken care of. At > this point I think I'm looking at two options: > > A. Have the mechanic tear it apart and determine the problem with cyl #3 > and then re-build it myself over the summer (I don't know anything about > mechanics or how motorcycles operate). > B. Sell the bike for parts. > > I have a working space in my garage and I'm ok learning new things. But > like I've said, I have no previous experience with this kind of stuff. Is > re-assembling an engine terribly complex? > > You guys have been extremely helpful in the past and I find this email list > an invaluable asset. Thank you for all the informative emails!! > > Any suggestions? > > Stefano -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
