So there I was, cruising home from my daily commute from work, at a leasurly pace of 45MPH. I suddenly see my oil light flickering on and off. At first I thought it was the light coming through the trees overhead and reflecting off the red light marker. I haven't had any oil related problems in the past. I look around While I'm stopped at a red. to see if I'm smoking or leaking. Nothing. The engine sounded good, so I continued. Half a mile later I start to bog and miss. I immediately hit the clutch and Blam! Catastrophic Engine Failure. It was a bad metallic clunk and a ping. I managed to keep it level and coast to a drive, Where I checked the oil and the case to see if anything bust through. Oil was gone and the engine seized up.
All this on a bike night no less. I was pissed to say the least.
Which brings me to my next point. Any one know of any good engine builders? I was thinking of either buying another running donor bike and yank the motor. Or buy a rebuilt/performance motor. I have all winter so I'll be able to save some coin to do either.
Any suggestions?
Paul Z.
