Indy has a problem with his Indy
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Keep your eyes open bud, you'll find a replacement motor. You have a rebuilt chassis. find a 500 and bolt it in.
It has been my experience that if the piston has a hole in the top, below the plug, there is a timeing issue. Plug is fireing at the wrong time or the crank is out of index. Nothing you could have predicted would happen. Heat can kill even the best motor. I would say you got your life out of that one.
You could buy a Yamaha. but it better be a 4 stroke. Of course your going to have to start working out if your going to ride something that heavy. =>
It has been my experience that if the piston has a hole in the top, below the plug, there is a timeing issue. Plug is fireing at the wrong time or the crank is out of index. Nothing you could have predicted would happen. Heat can kill even the best motor. I would say you got your life out of that one.
You could buy a Yamaha. but it better be a 4 stroke. Of course your going to have to start working out if your going to ride something that heavy. =>
indy_500
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the front left suspension mount that i replaced is already starting to make the hole bigger. the clutches r shot, the rear shock is shot, the track only has 3000 miles max left on it, and the seat has a rip in it that i repaired. i guess i'm saying is i'd rather get $1000 by parting it out then to fix it and ride it again.
indy_500
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and recently i only put in $12 for both spark plug boots, $12 for the chaincase seals, $14 for the driveshaft bearing, $4 for the suspension bolts, $9 for the suspension mount, and $12 for the blind rivets, and $2 for a cdi bolt. the only other "repairs" that i've done previous to this year are $6 headlight bulb, $65 voltage regulator, $15 worth of bogey bearings, $6 speedo key and that's it. rest are accessories. the only thing i'm worried about is i might have to take off all the stickers if i want more money for my hood. plus, i have 2 holes on each side, 1 in the hood and 1 in the side panel for my hood lock. plus, i have some cut out chunks of plastic on the handlebar deal for my re-routed cables and i have a seat repair with glue and gorilla tape and o ya, i trimmed my snow flap slightly.
o one more flaw, the tach bulb is burnt out
o one more flaw, the tach bulb is burnt out
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I own a 2003 500 classic it has a fuji 500 not liberty. No power valves on this one.
polarisrider1
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It is one of the better motors ever made. You see how indy rides! lol
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indy_500
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indy_500
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i guess i won't have any luck selling the parts on johndee.com then lol...i want a sled with no suspension problems, better break out a race sled
Well, sounds like its not worth the work...You really cant go wrong with the 500ss motor in a REV chassis. Great motor, reliable and decent on fuel (wife gets about 12-14) the sleds are starting to get a little cheaper now, and you will love the stand up position. Set it up like the wannabe racer that you are, and have a blast.
polarisrider1
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Skylar pays to much for the good stuff. I can get you the good oil for $26 a gallon.
polarisrider1
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LOL, I have NEVER paid more than 25 dollars for a gallon of oil. Been riding since 1989.
Cripes man, I work at a factory, I am not rich. Maybe if I was a tile guy or something, I could afford the "good" stuff. LOL.
LOL, I hear that alot.