I did the same thing and bought one for $700. Just finished tearing down the engine and found the cam shaft split, tensioner bracket torn from the case, journals demolished. It was an ugly and sad sight. Be wary, as I was not. I don't regret the purchase since I was willing to risk it and still...
I got excited about starting my first build and didn't look at any of the warning signs. I tear open the top end and disaster. Crank is split, many parts broken, and I haven't even gotten into the bottom end yet. I'd like to get parts for the engine now OR use my current engine for parts and...
Did those tires come with the bike? If not, I was curious where you got them. Also, my computer can't pull up a larger image of them, so could you please tell me the tire size? Nice looking build btw! Currently sitting next to my engine splitting the case and came across your build, while...
I may be beating a dead horse, but I was planning on placing it above the bottom-end behind the air filters and in front of the "triangle". I'm still in the process of tearing down my first engine, so what do I know? Will make rectangular AL tank and mounting bracket; possibly displaying the...