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Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by JohnjtSmith, Oct 31, 2023.

  1. JohnjtSmith

    JohnjtSmith New Member

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    Hi im a newbie, i am from the North of Scotland and have a 2005 Daytona 650, i will am looking for some advice on a engines, my engine threw a conrod so looking for a replacement 650 engine or will a 600 fit?

    Thanks John
     
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  2. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi John :cool: Might be worth losing your postcode for a slightly more generic location ;)
     
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  3. Boothman

    Boothman Noble Member

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:. I had a 650 Daytona - loved it. Eventually sold to a friend and still see it on a regular basis. As far as I’m aware the 600 Daytona engine is a straight swap if you can’t find a replacement 650.
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  4. Markus

    Markus Crème de la Crème
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    Hi there! Welcome to the forum! ;)
     
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  5. Glenn2926

    Glenn2926 First Class Member
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  6. MoreT

    MoreT Noble Member

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    Hi John. agree with Helmut. Always good to be careful.

    That being said, I had to take a look, lol. That's a lonely road I have driven but seldom. Despite having lived north of you for several years and regularly travelling to Aberdeen from the south. I'm also up in the Highlands on the bike at least once a year coz I love it and I have friends and family, but generally go through Perth. Back in the day I did kayak down the Findhorn in the spring melts, that was always fun and I had a shredded wetsuit for my labours, :)

    ..as for your engine, best to look on gumtree etc. Facebook marketplace comes up with random stuff, but be careful of scammers. Before all this tech was about I once had to travel to Ullapool to get a VW camper engine off a ferry. Hopefully it will be easier for you these days. You are out in the sticks, so I hope you have the ability to drive and pick it up from more populated areas that are more target rich. A quick search on ebay and I found at least half a dozen.
    Happy Travels and Lang may the wind blay up yer kilt...
     
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  7. Bikerman

    Bikerman Life's not a dress rehearsal.
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    Greetings from Lincolnshire.
     
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  8. joe mc donald

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    Welcome to the family. Good luck with the bike.
    Joe
     
  9. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome…
     
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