:-(( ..NOW TO THIS :))) pg2..
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:-(( ..NOW TO THIS :))) pg2..
I toasted my Elite today.. that is all
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As for how it happened...
maybe lets just say i got a lil carried away
was doing 65-70 mph WOT on highway for a stretch about 10 mi nonstop
honestly I should've known better but I just really (stupidly) felt that it could handle it
have yet to diagnose, but no sign of life anywhere close and it will be a while before I get some time to look at anything. I must say, it is really really sad to see such an expensive project blow up in my face.. although better than the literal alternative i guess
maybe lets just say i got a lil carried away
was doing 65-70 mph WOT on highway for a stretch about 10 mi nonstop
honestly I should've known better but I just really (stupidly) felt that it could handle it
have yet to diagnose, but no sign of life anywhere close and it will be a while before I get some time to look at anything. I must say, it is really really sad to see such an expensive project blow up in my face.. although better than the literal alternative i guess
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I cant see anything bad happening as long as you watched your temp gauge.burnt_toast wrote:As for how it happened...
maybe lets just say i got a lil carried away
was doing 65-70 mph WOT on highway for a stretch about 10 mi nonstop
honestly I should've known better but I just really (stupidly) felt that it could handle it
have yet to diagnose, but no sign of life anywhere close and it will be a while before I get some time to look at anything. I must say, it is really really sad to see such an expensive project blow up in my face.. although better than the literal alternative i guess
I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. Actually my advice is probably worth slightly less than what you pay to view it.
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sh** happens seems to be the diagnosis..tru72 wrote:temp gauge is your friend, but sometimes "s*** happens" LOL
Did you pull it apart yet?
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Just pulled everything apart today. Compression was only at 60psi, and sure enough piston and cyl were messed up. No scoring however but looked like a dry scrape, lots of carbon buildup too.
Good news is that crank and bearings seem to be okay and my extra layer of base gaskets held up well! They actually hardened over time and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Filled in boost port also seems intact so overall top end is fried but bottom should hopefully (crosses fingers) hold up to another bore.
So who's got a used 70cc for sale?! Interested in a used Corsa/Contessa/Malossi, whatever's available. Just want this bike back on the road
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