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Message started by Silverhippi on 11/26/14 at 18:52:07

Title: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by Silverhippi on 11/26/14 at 18:52:07

So, I've definitely got the savage bug...

Wondering if this could be a good deal...

http://tallahassee.craigslist.org/mpo/4759304024.html

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by MnSpring on 11/26/14 at 19:52:29

It it were close.
Go for it !
If no good, strip it down, and sell parts.

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by jcstokes on 11/26/14 at 20:04:17

Those chrome head covers are a huge hit with the bobber,chopper, modder crowd, they should sell for mega dollars.

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by verslagen1 on 11/26/14 at 20:49:33

yep, put it in a box and send it to me. ;D

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by Silverhippi on 11/26/14 at 21:02:01

That's all I had to hear Mr. Verslagen!!!

I'm waiting to hear from the owner to find out what year it is.

Thanks!

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by paulmarshall on 11/26/14 at 21:50:26

Its deals like this I wish I lived in the USA. :'(

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by Steve H on 11/27/14 at 05:29:01

You don't find many deals like that around here either.

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by eyetzr on 11/27/14 at 05:48:38

I would think as previous posted, Buy it & part it out.

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by Ed L. on 11/27/14 at 07:48:58

Get it and part it out. It looks like a 5 speed, the jug is painted black which makes it a 2002 or newer.

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by zipidachimp on 11/29/14 at 01:38:33

Haul it to framecrafters and have a proper/custom frame built, like a 60's british big single.
With a custom frame, you get to use the tank of your choice.
I love spending other people's money! :D

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by stinger on 11/29/14 at 02:26:06

Put the engine on your riding lawn mower. Save a little time in the summer.

Title: Re: WhatToDoWhatToDo
Post by ToesNose on 11/29/14 at 14:02:24

BUY IT!

Title: How do i check the compression on this motor?
Post by Silverhippi on 12/02/14 at 09:59:11

I think I am going to buy this motor. Could someone tell me how to check compression? I am very new to being a motorcycle mechanic!

http://tallahassee.craigslist.org/mpo/4759304024.html

Thanks

Dominick

Title: Re: How do i check the compression on this motor?
Post by corey v84 on 12/02/14 at 10:07:54

Remove the spark plug and use a compression checker, install it in the place of the spark plug and turn the motor over

Title: Re: How do i check the compression on this motor?
Post by Dave on 12/02/14 at 10:08:32

Do you have a compression tester?

Do you have an adapter for a 12mm plug hole?

Since most of the wiring harness is not connected to anything, you will need a spare battery and some cables....or a jumper box.

Take the spark plug out & install the compression tester.

Place something in the carb throat to hold the slide open......or just take the carb off.

Connect the positive cable to the threaded bolt on the starter, connect the positive cable to the battery, connect the negative cable to the engine block or some good ground on the frame......then hold the throttle open if the carb is still non and then touch the negative cable to the negative battery cable and watch the pressure gauge. It should jump up to a number over 100 within a few turns and stabilize with a bit of bouncing each time the piston reaches TDC. Once it stabilizes that is the compression number.

For $ 100......it is worth buying even if the compression is low.....the starter alone is worth that.

Dave

Where the heck is the rest of the frame? :o

Title: Re: How do i check the compression on this motor?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/02/14 at 10:19:32

Take the header and carb off and eyeball the valves.
That and put a thumb over the sparkplug hole will be enough compression for now.

but as dave said, you can sell the starter for that.

Even if it's a lump of scrap, there's plenty of sellable items on it.