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Post by Spence on Oct 14, 2008 18:12:40 GMT
Having had what I thought was the clutch go on my Sprint on the way back from the Isle of Wight, I've finally had the full diagnosis from Norfolk Scooter Works today. New crankshaft, new clutch, cushdrive needs repairing, the pressure pad clip went so the bronze bush in the clutch housing had nothing to press against... blah blah £545.61 incl parts, labour and VAT.  But the up side is I should have it back by the weekend. |
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Post by Robjack on Oct 14, 2008 18:54:09 GMT
Ouch!
Feeling your pain, Spence.
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Post by Spence on Oct 14, 2008 19:49:56 GMT
Cheers robjack, is that sympathy, or empathy? I can never remember which is which.
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Post by Rudi on Oct 14, 2008 20:33:18 GMT
its empathy, and im joining in too ....
on the bright side if the job's done right , youll have a good engine that will last until your 60th birthday
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Post by Devo McDuff on Oct 15, 2008 9:04:04 GMT
Having previously spent a fortune on repairs myself, it's empathy for me! Hopefully you'll be reet for a good while afterwards once it's all sorted though.
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Post by Spence on Oct 15, 2008 10:21:36 GMT
Cheers boys, I'm feeling the love.
The only thing I've had go wrong with it up until now was throttle cables snapping (hence the title of the thread) so fingers crossed you're right. Norfolk Scooter Works were recommended by a trusted friend so I'm not worried in that department.
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Post by scooterdisciple on Oct 15, 2008 13:13:37 GMT
Well Spence you will have to learn how to do your scoot yourself and then you wont pay nothin!  |
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Post by Spence on Oct 16, 2008 14:09:40 GMT
There is a phrase that springs to mind that my dad always used to use, and that phrase is "All the world hates a smart arse".
I think the majority of scooterists, even if they have some limited knowledge of scooter maintenance, would rather let a professional do something as extensive as a full engine re-build. If they dont, that'll be why they break down on the way to every rally (if they even go to any), and why this is my first ever mechanical failure in thousands of miles of scooter riding.
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Post by scooterdisciple on Oct 16, 2008 15:28:28 GMT
;D If you had still been livin close by I would of helped you out! My Dad who was an engineer use to say 'look, listen and learn son' and I did, it sure does help with my scoot probs I incur from a 7 day a week 60 mile to work trip!
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Post by Spence on Oct 16, 2008 18:40:45 GMT
I refer you to my previous post.
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Post by Feed Your Head on Oct 16, 2008 22:16:45 GMT
May it be a job well done that'll keep you riding for thousands of miles to come. Hope your piggybank had enuff change in it lol.
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Post by noggin on Oct 17, 2008 10:46:05 GMT
its empathy, and im joining in too .... on the bright side if the job's done right , youll have a good engine that will last until your 60th birthday Should last longer than a year ;D |
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