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ta-rider 19 Aug 2015 08:21

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Originally Posted by bbevan (Post 512203)
Is the engine likely to survive for another 12k miles without a major engine servicing?

I would go with it. Any old bike is better then a new one full with electronic.
Oil can be bought everywere. An oil burning bike for me is just a matter of costs. How much is the bike and how much oil will it cost on the trip. Probably the loss of value of a new bike would be way more so dont worry as long as the engine sounds fine i would not worry :-)

Walkabout 19 Aug 2015 08:55

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Originally Posted by bbevan (Post 513705)
Unfortunately the cylinder is scored so has to be rebored. FYI this costs about 320 euros for the OEM parts including gasket kit, and a good 6-7 hours of labor... Not cheap, but a cost I budgeted for. The valves are fine.


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Little wonder it was burning oil at a pint per 400 miles.

*Touring Ted* 19 Aug 2015 18:21

Not much you can do about that...

Good that you're getting it fixed.

Would have really left you stranded in a few hundred miles.


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