My 02 RS 1600 (48,xxx miles) had a bad thing happen a couple of weeks ago while on a trip. I thought I heard a very slight tapping at highway speeds, but the people I was with couldn't hear it. There was no change in performance or power, but 15 miles later there was a loud pop, a cloud of black smoke and a lot of clanging. The motor died and I pulled over immediately. My wrench hasn't had the space in his shop to take a look at it yet, but said it didn't sound very promising. He recommended going with a used engine instead of a rebuild, if it's needed, would be a less expensive route. We will know more when he gets to take a look at it. I've called a couple of local (Dallas) bike junk yards and they don't currently have any RS engines. Could I go with a 1700 or have to stay with a 1600? Any suggestions or recommendations?

just rebuild it yourself thats the cheapest way,i know cause thats what i did

I bought a bike on Ebay Motors before my Yamaha, had great luck with it, but it sounds like you really need to wait and found out exactly what the problem is before jumping the gun to much, good luck

Dr Bob wrote:
My 02 RS 1600 (48,xxx miles) had a bad thing happen a couple of weeks ago while on a trip. I thought I heard a very slight tapping at highway speeds, but the people I was with couldn't hear it. There was no change in performance or power, but 15 miles later there was a loud pop, a cloud of black smoke and a lot of clanging. The motor died and I pulled over immediately. My wrench hasn't had the space in his shop to take a look at it yet, but said it didn't sound very promising. He recommended going with a used engine instead of a rebuild, if it's needed, would be a less expensive route. We will know more when he gets to take a look at it. I've called a couple of local (Dallas) bike junk yards and they don't currently have any RS engines. Could I go with a 1700 or have to stay with a 1600? Any suggestions or recommendations?
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Heres what ya need in link i pasted below,also included ebay item # to search in case link doesnt work which is often the case when pasting ebay links here in RSC.

Btw,I boughth my 06 silverado with 4,700 miles on only 3yrs old in new cond in 2009 off ebay for only $6,500 which was a great deal & its been a great bike so far!

Scott


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Q6531-Yamaha-2006-XV1700A-Roadstar-Motor-Jack-Shaft-/380187034927?hash=item5884e9c52f&item=380187034927&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

Item number: 380187034927

Here is a link to a vendor on Ebay that I have dealt with. Very good customer service and they dont mind taking phone calls about the items listed either. Also they have a few engines listed that are just the engine/trans without parts you probably dont need.

http://stores.ebay.com/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc

Rod

I say mount a giant s&s to a six speed and have a one off, badass roadie!

HotRodRStar wrote:
Here is a link to a vendor on Ebay that I have dealt with. Very good customer service and they dont mind taking phone calls about the items listed either. Also they have a few engines listed that are just the engine/trans without parts you probably dont need.

http://stores.ebay.com/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc

Rod
Ditto !