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XJ 750 stuck in 1st gear...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by markie, May 3, 2010.

  1. markie

    markie Member

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    ....for sale on ebay UK and I was wondering if it was worth buying? PO can't be bothered to investigate/strip it down. It's high miles 64000km and is listed as a Japanese import.(looks like a Europe spec 650).

    Is this likely to be an expensive repair?

    EDIT: D'oh - used the "Search" - if lucky its a spring and if unlucky the starter chain guide!
     
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    it's probably due to catastrophic engine damage. that's what i'd tell the seller, anyway.
     
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  3. RickCoMatic

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    Xj-Bikes "Stuck in-gear" and unable to Shift require EXTENSIVE dismantling of the Engine, and a good handful of new bits to be made right.

    The Engine has to be completely dismantled.
    Fragments of a deteriorated Internal Chain Guide removed.
    The Deteriorated Chain Guide replaced, ...
    (And while you have the patient totally opened-up, ...
    A New Chain Guide
    A New Starter Clutch and Bits
    Piston Rings
    And all associated work in rehabbing an Engine.

    The ONLY way to make good is for it to be a Low-miler
    Sweet looking
    Non-wrenching Owner
    Bought for a song.

    Otherwise, ... It will have you singing the blues.
     
    RickCoMatic, May 3, 2010
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