I recently purchased an FSE 400. Tested ok, ran strong, and pulled hard. Most recently it blew a head gasket and suffered a major meltdown. Took it to the local GasGas dealership where they said it needed a top and bottom rebuild. He gave me a ballpark of $2,200 and said he was figuring high. We were both shocked when the estimate came back at $4,200 with $3,500 of that being parts alone. Bottom line, the bike didn't cost me that much to begin with and I can't justify $3,500 in parts when I can buy the complete bike for that. So now I'm looking for a motor, advice, etc., or a big rock to bang my head on.
'03 FSE 400 Need Help!
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Depending on the failure and what components need to be replaced, its pretty easy to rack up $3500 plus on a 4 stroke regardles of who makes it. Rest assured that some owners of the new wave asian 4 strokes have 6 packs of major components laying around.
We don't know the details of the actual estimate or the damage done. Not saying this happened but sometimes estimates can be a bit "generous" for whatever reason. You might be able to source some parts/components from someone that may be parting one out or something along those lines. It may be worth a try before going the rock route. Sorry to hear about your dilemma.
We don't know the details of the actual estimate or the damage done. Not saying this happened but sometimes estimates can be a bit "generous" for whatever reason. You might be able to source some parts/components from someone that may be parting one out or something along those lines. It may be worth a try before going the rock route. Sorry to hear about your dilemma.
thanks for the tip, I'm trying to source items as we speak but not much luck. I essentially need a new top end (Jug, piston, bowls, etc.) also need a crank and what not. Still trying to recover from the initial shock and will see if I can track down a more detailed parts list. Thanks for the advice and keep it coming. I actually have had a few people in passing highly recommend LT-Racing so keep in touch we'll see what develops.
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Did you find any parts?I`m after the same parts for a,SM400!
Hey Blackflagged - try these guys. I think they have a 450 they're parting out. Something wrong with the injector though from memory.
http://www.citymotorcycles.co.nz/index.htm
http://www.citymotorcycles.co.nz/index.htm
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Thanks For that,will give them a try (Both)
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