One guy I bought from had about 1500 in receipts for his complete engine overhaul (top and bottom end).
It was done a month previous to our purchase and was suppose to have about an hours worth of riding.
When we pulled the engine apart we found the piston was heavily galled due to excessive side play in the crank.
It appeared as though there were some new seals installed along with a new piston and rings.
The cylinder appeared to be the stock plating that had been ball honed.
The guy who I bought the bike from actually called me back a few weeks later to see how I liked the condition of the engine.
When I told him what I found he said "No way!"
He drove over and I showed him.
He was really stunned.
He wanted to sue the company that did the work.
So, when I buy a bike that says new top or bottom end....... needless to say, I am a skeptic......
Sounds Like when I took My "Stewart" motor appart...... (except I wish it was only $1500)
Sorry... I couldnt Resist....
Ill go back to being quiet about the ordeal again..
honestly, this site is NOT a better place for Stewart not being here, I haven't said much about this whole ordeal and this is all I'm going to say. Stewart was always offering his knowledge and insight for free, you don't find that anymore, everything is for sale now. defineately a different place, BDI, Hillclimb42, Jfab all gone, even I frequent the site much less than I did before. So while I know many of you have issues, and I truly feel for you, I really hate to see this continue, there is no point to continue to bring this up, get over it and move on.