I have the chance to purchase a 2001 xl800 with 105hrs on it. The owner had it dewinterized a few weeks ago, took it out and it ran for about a half mile before something happened and it started running only at low revs. The local marine people done a compression test on it, one of the cylinders is running 120 and the other 70, they recommended new top end rebuild.
I am a newbie when it comes to engine rebuilds, but after much research, I understand that 2stroke engines are a lot easier to learn on than 4stroke.
I just wanted to know if this is the type of thing that may be to much to start with, or whether it would be easy enough (if there is such a thing).
Any information or tips would be great, so that I can justify this to my wife if I decide to go ahead with it, for anyone who is married will know, you need as much info as possible to sway them in your favor. ;-)
I am a newbie when it comes to engine rebuilds, but after much research, I understand that 2stroke engines are a lot easier to learn on than 4stroke.
I just wanted to know if this is the type of thing that may be to much to start with, or whether it would be easy enough (if there is such a thing).
Any information or tips would be great, so that I can justify this to my wife if I decide to go ahead with it, for anyone who is married will know, you need as much info as possible to sway them in your favor. ;-)