dunkR1
|
| posted on 14/4/12 at 10:38 PM |
|
|
new to bec...engine rebuilds?
hello everyone!!!!
im brand new to this site and to the world of bec! i have decided that i want an mk indy r1 but due to work and family commitments it will have to be
a ready built car.
i am sure you have already had this before so please go easy with me.....
i am trying to find out all information on reliabilty etc etc i have heard that all bec engine's need a rebuild every few 1k miles is this
correct and on smoething like an r1 engine what is the general cost? i have also never been out in one before but have been looking at all the videos
on youtube! i live in the manchester area so any kind advice woudl really appreciated! i have driven elise 111r before! just im looking for something
a little faster!!!!
kind regards and looking forward to your replies!
duncan
|
|
|
|
|
Andy B
|
| posted on 15/4/12 at 03:53 AM |
|
|
Hi Duncan
welcome to probably one of the best forums on the net, if you cant find it here you probably wont. The sheer knowledge base covered by members is
vast.
Regards to BEC, as with many things there is a lot of information and mis information. In general they are as reliable as the attention paid on
initial install. To often bike engines are viewed as a cheap power source and just fitted straight out of the bike, this is generally a recipe for
disaster.
Pay attention to oil surge, baffling, billet sumps, dry sumps (each particular engine has its own needs) fit heavy duty clutch springs, jet or power
commander to tackle fuelling, use RT props to protect diff and gearbox and pay particular attention to gearchange systems and you will be well on your
way to good reliability.
From a reliability view, if you start with good engines and avoid the knackers that have been to the moon and back there is no reason why they wont
behave themselves. I have supplied literally hundreds of engines over the years and most of them into racing, we have had 919 blades go 3 seasons with
only minor servicing and maintenance, the current cbr1000 rr8's in Sabre are now in their 3rd season and sill going strong, total maintenance on
these two has been 24 oil filters and changes and two slipper clutches.
From a rebuild perspective, to give an idea, we charge £450 plus parts and vat to strip and rebuild a motor so it really depends on how many bits you
need to repair a fault.
If you need anymore info feel free to call me on 01449 736633
Best regards
Andy
|
|
|
NigeEss
|
| posted on 15/4/12 at 06:55 AM |
|
|
Friend of mine has an R1 (still in bike) that's got nearly 70k miles with nothing but
reguar oil changes. Doesn't pussyfoot on it either. Still smooth, and runs perfect
and does not burn oil.
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
|
|
|
ReMan
|
| posted on 15/4/12 at 07:38 AM |
|
|
As Andy says there is as much mis information in this world as information.
I tried to make a decent job of putting my Fireblade engined MK togetther 6 years ago.
Since then its been used hard on road and track all year round and I think I,ve changed the oil and the clutch plates twice.
I bought a blown engine for less than £100 and used that to replace the gearbox once, but the engine had got 40k on it when I originally put it in the
car.
Other tnan that I replaced a broken spark plug and I've put a £20 sump baffel in to get me round Gerrards!!
They are very quick, but you do need to get a ride out in one to make sure that your not dissapointed and it's not the wrong sort of quick
comaped to the Lotus 
Good luck
[Edited on 15/4/12 by ReMan]
www.plusnine.co.uk
|
|
|
dunkR1
|
| posted on 15/4/12 at 08:59 AM |
|
|
quote:
Originally posted by Andy B
Hi Duncan
welcome to probably one of the best forums on the net, if you cant find it here you probably wont. The sheer knowledge base covered by members is
vast.
Regards to BEC, as with many things there is a lot of information and mis information. In general they are as reliable as the attention paid on
initial install. To often bike engines are viewed as a cheap power source and just fitted straight out of the bike, this is generally a recipe for
disaster.
Pay attention to oil surge, baffling, billet sumps, dry sumps (each particular engine has its own needs) fit heavy duty clutch springs, jet or power
commander to tackle fuelling, use RT props to protect diff and gearbox and pay particular attention to gearchange systems and you will be well on your
way to good reliability.
From a reliability view, if you start with good engines and avoid the knackers that have been to the moon and back there is no reason why they wont
behave themselves. I have supplied literally hundreds of engines over the years and most of them into racing, we have had 919 blades go 3 seasons with
only minor servicing and maintenance, the current cbr1000 rr8's in Sabre are now in their 3rd season and sill going strong, total maintenance on
these two has been 24 oil filters and changes and two slipper clutches.
From a rebuild perspective, to give an idea, we charge £450 plus parts and vat to strip and rebuild a motor so it really depends on how many bits you
need to repair a fault.
If you need anymore info feel free to call me on 01449 736633
Best regards
Andy
hi andy thanks for the very detailed information!!!! i am very new to this especially when it concerns bikes and their engines so any help and i think
i will be straight on to you! lol thanks to everyone else with their quick and friendly responce!!!!!
|
|
|
