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thegreatpan:
Thanks folks, just the advice I needed. Nothing wrong with the bike, it uses no oil and doesn't smoke on start up. It's a beautiful thing, just my paranoia  ;D .

So keep it as it is then, but I might start an engine rebuild fund as nothing lasts forever.

Would be pleased to have a ball park estimate on the Labour costs of a rebuild job.

PatM:
Julie- Over to you girl! £££

Nurse Julie:

--- Quote from: PatM on March 13, 2019, 01:46:16 PM ---Julie- Over to you girl! £££

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Haha Pat, putting me on the spot now  ;D My answer will be the same as we give every customer. Honda did not provide a crystal ball in with the factory issued tool kit. Until an engine is fully stripped, assessed, components measured etc, parts / machine work priced if needed / labour priced up etc  and the report typed up, there is absolutely no way of putting a price on a job.

PatM:
Sorry Julie!
I recall a few years back inlet valves were unobtainable.

Id not be suprised that a full strip and rebuild could cost £4-5k, given what horrors could be found- your pistons for example.

I started my journey on this 400/4 9 years ago (bore...) and Ive spent about £3k in total inc purchase price. i was supposed to be 'get it running and flog it'
I can think of at least double that if i had the money to lob at it- Wheels, clocks, bars, mudguards, shot-blast frame, etc etc...

No, out of my budget, ill admit- I prefer to jump from one thing to another and keep the cost down but have fun- Ive a lovely Red CLK/Cab...I paid a Grand for it, Ive an MGTF for nearly 4 years, that was £1500- none of them mint but all get remarks- and all get used every week.
PERFECTION COMES AT A SHOCKING COST!

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