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Post by Happypancake! on Apr 23, 2019 21:10:13 GMT -5
Yikes. If u are paying someone else to rebuild (like all Harley owners) add some powa!
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Post by Tanuki on Apr 23, 2019 23:21:26 GMT -5
Engine needs a rebuild. Oil in gas, gas in gear box. How much does something like this cost? And how long does it take? |
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Post by lilpinny on Apr 24, 2019 7:43:37 GMT -5
Yikes. If u are paying someone else to rebuild (like all Harley owners) add some powa! I was thinking about that, but I think if I big bore I’ll do that myself. |
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Post by lilpinny on Apr 24, 2019 7:45:20 GMT -5
Engine needs a rebuild. Oil in gas, gas in gear box. How much does something like this cost? And how long does it take? $1500. He said it’d be ready by summer. He also offered to buy it off me if I didn’t want to do it. But I want to do it. |
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Post by fugaziiv on Apr 24, 2019 8:16:37 GMT -5
How much does something like this cost? And how long does it take? $1500. He said it’d be ready by summer. He also offered to buy it off me if I didn’t want to do it. But I want to do it. That is... a whole lotta money to rebuild a PX. Those engines aren't rocket science. That's all I'm going to say. Matt |
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Post by lilpinny on Apr 24, 2019 8:33:23 GMT -5
That is... a whole lotta money to rebuild a PX. Those engines aren't rocket science. That's all I'm going to say. Matt Yeah. I agree. There are a lot of factors that weigh into this decision. Let’s say I get it back, I’d still owe some for the work he put into it already. But I get it back and it would sit in my garage and eventually get fixed in a year. This way, and I know it’s expensive, I get it in a month. I support a local business. |
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Post by fugaziiv on Apr 24, 2019 8:37:40 GMT -5
That is... a whole lotta money to rebuild a PX. Those engines aren't rocket science. That's all I'm going to say. Matt Yeah. I agree. There are a lot of factors that weigh into this decision. Let’s say I get it back, I’d still owe some for the work he put into it already. But I get it back and it would sit in my garage and eventually get fixed in a year. This way, and I know it’s expensive, I get it in a month. I support a local business. Yeah, I'm all about those factors. I love supporting local business as well, however you're being taken though (at least IMHO), and that's not right. The parts for a PX rebuild aren't appreciably expensive unless you have cracked cases, and are readily available as well. I had a local shop here rebuild mine back in the day (2012) when I wanted to keep it stock, and that ended up costing about $500 bucks. Matt |
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Post by lilpinny on Apr 24, 2019 8:41:39 GMT -5
Yeah. I might get it back and do it myself. Now that it’s been diagnosed.
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Post by fugaziiv on Apr 24, 2019 9:35:20 GMT -5
Or at least shop around and keep this guy honest, as I totally get not wanting to do the work yourself. You're around Austin, right? Give AF1 a call and see what they say.
Matt
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Post by lilpinny on Apr 24, 2019 12:34:39 GMT -5
Or at least shop around and keep this guy honest, as I totally get not wanting to do the work yourself. You're around Austin, right? Give AF1 a call and see what they say. Matt I think that price is a worst case, have to crack the case, replace the piston, number. It’s a worst case estimate. But he does replace everything. Dunno. I can call F1. But even if they came in a little lower the trouble of getting it down there would suck. But I’m no dope. I’m seeing whet gets done for his rebuild. I don’t take this guy as a someone who charges too much, I see him as a specialist that a lot of people go to. Dunno, we’ll see what happens. |
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Post by fugaziiv on Apr 24, 2019 13:14:51 GMT -5
Or at least shop around and keep this guy honest, as I totally get not wanting to do the work yourself. You're around Austin, right? Give AF1 a call and see what they say. Matt I think that price is a worst case, have to crack the case, replace the piston, number. It’s a worst case estimate. But he does replace everything. Dunno. I can call F1. But even if they came in a little lower the trouble of getting it down there would suck. But I’m no dope. I’m seeing whet gets done for his rebuild. I don’t take this guy as a someone who charges too much, I see him as a specialist that a lot of people go to. Dunno, we’ll see what happens. Your call. I just don't want to see anyone get taken, so I get triggered. My bad. Matt |
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Post by 190mech on Apr 24, 2019 16:41:46 GMT -5
I'm not a Vespa guru,but when trans oil gets in the crank case its usually just a crank seal,cant that problem just be repaired and on with riding??
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Post by lilpinny on Apr 24, 2019 17:01:48 GMT -5
I'm not a Vespa guru,but when trans oil gets in the crank case its usually just a crank seal,cant that problem just be repaired and on with riding?? This bike is being revived from the dead. Lot’s of problems, but a great engine at heart. We’ll fix it. |
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Post by Happypancake! on May 6, 2019 20:54:17 GMT -5
Wallet empty yet?
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Post by lilpinny on May 6, 2019 22:16:32 GMT -5
Not yet. Funny thing is that when you run out they make more. 👀 kinda like Doritos. 😄 But that reminds me that I should ride over there and check it out. |
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