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[555]

Hi , that looks not too bad. A minimal faf. Now just hit find a engine going spare ! Any takers?

[Norm]

Rebuild your motor, why pick up a motor that the seller claims "it was running fine when we pulled it out". We have all been down that road at some stage

[Adrian]

Our hosts' used engine section has a couple of 500 Indian Bullet engines @ £700 pounds each, though from the look of the pictures they should be in the VERY used section!



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[PeteF]

Your 65 is electric start, if you fit a k/s only engine the primary chaincase will need modifying. The screw spacing to the crankcase is different. Any e/s engine will drop right in.
Having said that, I would rebuild what you have. At least you have a fair idea on the condition of the present engine whereas a second hand replacement could be a can of worms.

[555]

The rebuild option is looking they way forward to me . Heading towards the Bullet Whipsperer

[Aethelric]

Is this the engine that was "nipping up"? And if so did you find the cause?. I've got a 2004 sixty-5 too.

[555]

Yes it is the one that keeps nipping up, not found the cause. Very irritating hence going to send it away until it behaves!! I have spent too much time in this , which I don’t have, so cheque book is coming out. Barrel piston oil pump all renewed . Oil circulation looks good. Tolerances on pitston/ rings good. Changed the jets to be richer on the Amal and timing seems ok, this is the part where I may be going wrong. But after the rebuild she fired up straight away and ran sweet. In for MOT , 10 mile round trip. Gently , then a 15 mile into Cambridge all ok, couple of hours then back home. 10 mile at a gentle 50 mph I felt the nip approaching, clutch in kill switch on, coasted to a halt. I could feel the heat but probably normal. 10 mins , re started and if I went home . Still starts and ticks over ok, few more oil leaks but nothing major, needs re torquing I expect. My local dealer not that interested and I would like it done righ as I actually like the bike. I have owned since new and it’s a keeper! How’s yours running? What can you cruise at?