Well, you might remember me from such posts as 'New Bandit, shame it doesnt work'. Well after spending about £90 in garage and transport fees I've finally found out some information:
3 of the 4 cyclinders are not compressing properly and there is something seriously wrong caused by general engine wear.
I'm doubting its a blown HeadGasket since only 2 cylinders would be faulty (a blown headgasket in 2 places is unlikely???).
I've been told the cylinders are probably worn out and that short of changing the engine and spending a fortune there's not much I can do. The fact that he got me to sit down on a chair before he told me this kind of says it all really.
My B400 is a rare english version and is cosmetically almost perfect, it's such a great bike to ride (when it works).
So this leaves me with the following options:
-Sell it to a breakers for £80 (after buying the bike for £700)
-Breaking it up and selling the parts myself
-Fixing the problem - the garage has quoted me £200 just to find out the exact problem...then god knows how much to fix.
What do you guys think? Should I go for it and fix it up or does this sound like a no hoper??
Aah the perils of buying privately 2nd hand..
Nigel (
poking you for all your knowledge again)