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Post by nonameme on Nov 21, 2012 11:58:06 GMT
I just got a 1994 divi 6 for £200 its a bit of a lemon, looks like its going to be a long winter.  |
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Post by DahDit on Nov 21, 2012 12:08:23 GMT
Welcome to the fold nonameme from nowherenear ;D
Good luck with your project - hope it doesn't turn out to be a lemon and you resurrect the bike back to a respectable life....
Kind regards,
Neil
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Post by nonameme on Nov 21, 2012 15:04:04 GMT
The bike had been standing outside under cover for about 3 years the owner had taken off bits exhaust, rear brake, panels, chain etc. and it did'nt look to bad, forks bit pitted, battery was dead. On closer inspectsion the motors seized! won't turn turn over by hand? anyone got any ideas! could be rings rusted to bores (tried oil down plug holes) or dropped vavle ? hav'nt stripped it down yet.
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Post by TwoHat on Nov 21, 2012 15:48:34 GMT
If the exhaust has been off then the damp air will probably have got into at least one cylinder. I would be inclined to take the head off and have a look before trying too hard to turn it over.
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Post by dangerman on Nov 21, 2012 18:38:05 GMT
My wife might suggest a WD40 bath. For the bike, like. She's not weird or anything.
I'd strip it down and buy one that works. Then you should have lots of spares to keep it on the road for ever and ever!
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Post by nonameme on Nov 21, 2012 18:52:31 GMT
Thanks folks will keep you posted to what I find.
Nick
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Post by alan292 on Nov 22, 2012 11:31:23 GMT
hi noname and welcome to the forum...  ...shame the engine is seized but at least its not the height of summer ....i would strip the motor rather than risk any further damage....although the cost of rebuilding may not prove cost effective...a replacement engine sounds like the way forward....put your location in your profile as many on here have spares gathering dust...  |
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Post by nonameme on Nov 24, 2012 17:10:40 GMT
Just got the head off, and found a snapped exhaust valve on number 3 cyl no other damage, just a bit of scarring on top of piston, so not to bad.
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Post by CD on Nov 25, 2012 22:18:53 GMT
These are tough engines. If its dropped a valve, dont waste your time.money with it - who knows what other neglect/abuse its suffered. Good bikes for next to nothing are not hard to find. Keep the old one for spares.
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...shame the engine is seized but at least its not the height of summer ....i would strip the motor rather than risk any further damage....although the cost of rebuilding may not prove cost effective...a replacement engine sounds like the way forward....put your location in your profile as many on here have spares gathering dust... 
