Hi all again,
While sitting here in my dressing gown (not a nice picture) trauling through posts on this forum I wondered what the life expectancy of the engine in our GTR's might be?
If a car had a 1400cc engine you would say 100K plus but I realise that car engines don't rev as high so may not be under the same sort of stress than a bike engine. I would expect around 70K-80K before anything major needs looking at!
This is assuming it's serviced as required.
Interested in any thoughts.
Mines nearly done 50k and smooth as butter. There's some in the states that have done over 100k without any issues
Quote from: mattye on January 29, 2012, 09:40:44 AM
Hi all again,
While sitting here in my dressing gown (not a nice picture) trauling through posts on this forum I wondered what the life expectancy of the engine in our GTR's might be?
If a car had a 1400cc engine you would say 100K plus but I realise that car engines don't rev as high so may not be under the same sort of stress than a bike engine. I would expect around 70K-80K before anything major needs looking at!
This is assuming it's serviced as required.
Interested in any thoughts.
I dont see any reason why any engine should not do 2 Hundred thousand miles, providing that you ride it right and throw lots of clean oil and filters at it.
Easily 100k plus provided good oil and filters changed regulalry :) :) :) :)
Not much point in having a 100k plus engine if everything else fails. I accept clutchesand springs may need replacing and basic consumables but its other bits as well as the engine that determines the longevity of a bike. Anyone had nackered gearboxes, shaft drive etc?
Should last as long as the owner is prepared to care for it.
If you look after it, it'll look after you
Modern Bikes are light years ahead of bikes of say 30 - 40 years ago... I know all too well.
I would think the GTR engine would easily do that sort of 150 - 200 thousand .. modern technology with precision engineering all equals huge mileage ;D
Quote from: Rusty on January 31, 2012, 09:50:32 AM
I would think the GTR engine would easily do that sort of 150 - 200 thousand .. modern technology with precision engineering all equals huge mileage ;D
I'd probably still be on the first set of tyres too! ;)
Quote from: Lonewolf on January 31, 2012, 10:14:57 AM
I'd probably still be on the first set of tyres too! ;)
And over 100 years old. ;D
If my GTR1000 can manage 168,000 miles and still be in running order then there is no reason why the 1400 shouldn't do better.
Otto does have a "running-on" problem which must be either carbs or a vacuum/compression leak but the motor itself is solid. Uses about half a litre of oil between 5,000 mile oil changes, doesn't smoke, starts at first prod of the button if used regularly. Yes it looks a bit tatty but that is due to age (23), neglect/crashes/abuse and enough salt to preserve a herd of Elephants. I've had to replace the swingarm (rusted through) and the clutch friction plates and springs. Also replaced the camchain and tensioner. Otherwise, just servicing, riding, and cleaning (when I could be bothered).
Yes, I've had to replace brake pads and discs, hoses, bearings and fork seals, but they are consumables.
I chose to replace the fork springs and rear shock (ZZR1200 unit) as well as fitting CBR900RR front calipers.
I paid £500 for Otto with 82k on the clocks.
He has never let me down but he is getting tired, but he is supremely comfortable with super high screen (Rifle + 22" screen), Russell Daylong saddle, bar-risers, etc.
I'm still tempted to buy a newer GTR1000 for longer trips as I could transfer all my goodies across.
It's MUCH more comfy than the 1400 and the weather protection is massively better.
Of course it's no fun compared to the 1400. ;D
Nice one Mecki ! Glad to see you joining in and taking the piss too ... ;D
Quote from: GTRPete on January 29, 2012, 04:34:19 PM
Not much point in having a 100k plus engine if everything else fails.
I think alas, that this is likely to be proved correct long term. I have complete faith that the mechanicals (engine, gearbox, shaft drive) will last long into the 100s of thousands of miles. KiPass and the windscreen on the other hand ::) ;D
Martin
Quote from: mecki on January 31, 2012, 11:45:30 AM
And over 100 years old. ;D
Bloody brilliant. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D