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Hi, I am new to this forum. I was directed here by a member of thumpertalk and i hope i can receive some assistance. Heres my problem: At 5k miles on my 2007 Vstar1100 the oil plug decided to unscrew itself and my bike ran out of oil. As soon as i was aware of the problem i added more oil. Now at 30k miles i started to hear a knocking sound on the lower end of the engine. I took apart the clutch, put new plates, etc etc. I ran it for about 2k miles and the noise wouldn't go away. I decided to turn it in to the dealer to see what they could find, turns out that damage from 25k miles ago is all over my engine. Pretty much my engine is seized, but it still runs. Im looking at 3,000$ in repairs with labor. This wouldn't make sense since the bike is worth 4,000$ and i OWE yamaha 4,000$...
I really don't want to part it out, i have spent tons in accessories. Besides, it would break my heart to do so. So can you guys give me some ideas as to what to do?... i am very frustrated at the moment and cant think straight. I am thinking of just buying a new engine all together, but is there another alternative? Thanks.
I really don't want to part it out, i have spent tons in accessories. Besides, it would break my heart to do so. So can you guys give me some ideas as to what to do?... i am very frustrated at the moment and cant think straight. I am thinking of just buying a new engine all together, but is there another alternative? Thanks.