aclayonb
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MCCT is probably a heck of a lot cheaper than an OEM. Less likely to fail too.
Meh, broken down
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Just got the bill from the mechanic....
£475,64 :scared:
Think that includes price of new tensioner, gaskets, new brake pads, oil change, valve clearance check. I'll check for certain later.
A but more than I expected, but I guess it adds up. Moral of the story: don't ignore dodgy engine sounds
£475,64 :scared:
Think that includes price of new tensioner, gaskets, new brake pads, oil change, valve clearance check. I'll check for certain later.
A but more than I expected, but I guess it adds up. Moral of the story: don't ignore dodgy engine sounds
payneib
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If it's any consolation, my 18k service last week came to £450. I think that's a downside of buying a low mileage bike: they generally don't get serviced as much........
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I guess it's not so bad then, like I said I did plan on having a major service done, but did't get around to it.
It's got 34k miles on the clock so I guess it's overdue
It's got 34k miles on the clock so I guess it's overdue
payneib
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Mine was new front tyre, new chain and sprockets, new brake fluid, oil and filter, air filter and.........something else I've forgotten.
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^^ ouch! i'm pretty sure I'd cry if given that bill!
The good news; Its alive and worthy of a new chain AND it did not harm the rider! :thumbup: It just seems crazy it failed like that while cruising.... I'm guessing when/if mine lets go it will become a donor machine assuming it doesn't kill me in the process!
The good news; Its alive and worthy of a new chain AND it did not harm the rider! :thumbup: It just seems crazy it failed like that while cruising.... I'm guessing when/if mine lets go it will become a donor machine assuming it doesn't kill me in the process!
I think the slightly rattly noise from the front should have given me a bit of warning. The mechanic says once you hear them then you need to replace it ASAP. He said they wear out very quickly on 600's.
Bill included:
- New cam chain
- New tensioner
- New brake pads
- Oil change + filter + 0.5l oil for top ups
- New spark plugs
- Valve clearance check + 4 shims
- Probably a gasket for the timing cover
Bill included:
- New cam chain
- New tensioner
- New brake pads
- Oil change + filter + 0.5l oil for top ups
- New spark plugs
- Valve clearance check + 4 shims
- Probably a gasket for the timing cover
payneib
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New sparks, that was it! Lol
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Just read in another thread you got the bike back? All good again, noises gone?
yeah, wallet is a bit lighter, but it all seems reasonable
just spent yesterday and today changing the timing belt on my car too, as I was getting quite paranoid about it
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Glad to hear it.
Your about the only one that hasn't needed a new head rebuild or engine..:thumbup:
My mechanic phoned me up and called me a lucky b*stard, as it had just come loose and not slipped. He mentioned that the tensioner wasn't at the end of the range of it's adjustment, it appears the spring broke inside it.
Though if I was lucky, I can only imagine how much it would have cost if I had bent valves, it would probably have written the bike off.
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I think yours is also the only one with a broke spring (or no ones noticed it broke). Believe it or not, you got VERY LUCKY on that CCT.. :thumbup:
