$300 - that was just for taking the top end apart. What about putting it back together?
On Mar 2, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Hawaii Sean wrote: > 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. > -- 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.
