My 14 is dead!

[Mrg]

Sad story I hope you get sorted and you sue the ass off the wankers .mans bike is his pride .good luck

[Proteous]

So, Update... My *trusted* mechanic friend has had time to have a look and it appears that it may not be as dyer as first thought or as bad as the dyno place said.. Innitial thinking (before the engine breakdown) after cylinder inspection with endoscope is that it may just be valve seals. |Doesnt seem to be enough smoke for rings (still not ruling them out though.)

So, first thing first is to order some valve seals and crack dem engine bolts.. Maybe not in that order... we will see.

Oh and thank you all for your comments..

[Proteous]

OK so, a quick update..

It would appear that i need rings..

I contacted Rich rom TTS (the guy who did the original build) and he remembers the bike thank god because pre 2004 JE did not mark their pistons with any sort of identification codes. Fortunately we were still able to identify the exact size and so i have now ordered the rings and they should arrive from JE within the week.. So, here starts the rebuild!

[VladTepes]

Hope yet !

[gsxbarmy]

Excellent news ! And how goes the claim against the dyno guys are they footing the rebuild bill?

[Proteous]

Nope, and the fact that its rings helps their case, as they can go at any time.. My best chance now is to just raise a charge back with the bank and see if i can at least get the labour money i paid back.

[Bob]

Just a thought, rather than new rings why don't you get it bored out to say, 1700 

Got to say I find it strange the rings have gone after a few dyno runs, are the bores ok

Anyhow, shit tale of woe, hope you get it sorted at minimal cost, mind post the dyno results ( from a reputable dyno shop ) 

[seth]

not dead buddy just in need of T.L.C.
hope all sorted and back up and running asap
i remember you telling me the story behind the bike so i know what it means to you.

good luck buddy 

[Proteous]

 

SHES HOME!!!!!!
After the best part of a year she is home and ready for the road. A lot of the cleaning and tarting up needs some TLC but she lives at last.
Full engine rebuild, new rings, gaskets and valve seals..

Due to the need to be run in before she goes on a dyno i have purchased and fitted an Autotune module so i can keep an eye on the AFR and run on a basic map. Riding her home today was sweet i have to say.

[Latty66]

Glad to hear its getting there now  how much are ya in the hole up to now mate including the rebuild and that sack o bastards at the dyno

[froudy]

I've only just seen this thread and read the whole lot...
What a total nightmare!!
I'm glad to hear that you're getting it all sorted out at last...I'd be f#cking fuming.

[Mrg]

So happy for you to have the bike back and working very happy for you       

[seth]

Well done Jay glad it's coming together be good to have it back on the road again 

[VladTepes]

Wundebar!!!!

[Proteous]

MOT booked for 4pm today. just insured her will tax as soon as the MOT populates to their shite systems.

As for what im in for cost wise i dont want to think about it i was right royally robbed by the so called midlands best tuning company..   
As for the rebuild, not a lot really just parts which totalled to just a couple of hundred quid. A life long friend did the work so a few pints at the next rally.

Let me just say, i now have three bikes on the road, a Rocket III, an MT-09 and the 14. Of all of them the 14 just has something about it..

So glad to be riding her again.