neandethal
Registered User
Hi Folks,
Got my SST250 project home and started examining things and its all very strange. I bought it knowing there was no V5C, so caveat emptor.
The engine numbers are a tad "faded" and i'm not sure if deliberately and the frame number doesn't seem of the correct nomenclature and the number stamped matches one stamped into the side of the plastic airbox, so wondering if a previous owner has "improvised".
The frame number looks properly stamped and the AMF has the small triangle above, not something i think a home stamper would do. the number sequence is
AMF/H-D/DGM14XXX/OM and the engine numbers are s76068xx and *7T61xxx with some interpretation. The engine cases have Harley Davidson on them as suspected it was a later Cagiva.
Could anyone shed any light if these are genuine or its been ringed? Who is best for dating certificates? is it Warrs?
Secondly, it starts really easily and ticks over lovely, but just wont rev out at all above say 2500rpm, haven't delved in yet but its like the choke is stuck on, which its not. removed air filter no difference.
Finally, there are some fine red/blue wired that go down to the side reflectors on the forks, any idea what they are for?
I think in the end its going to be a full rebuild job not a light touch improvement as too many compromises.
Love the bike though and any help greatly appreciated.
Got my SST250 project home and started examining things and its all very strange. I bought it knowing there was no V5C, so caveat emptor.
The engine numbers are a tad "faded" and i'm not sure if deliberately and the frame number doesn't seem of the correct nomenclature and the number stamped matches one stamped into the side of the plastic airbox, so wondering if a previous owner has "improvised".
The frame number looks properly stamped and the AMF has the small triangle above, not something i think a home stamper would do. the number sequence is
AMF/H-D/DGM14XXX/OM and the engine numbers are s76068xx and *7T61xxx with some interpretation. The engine cases have Harley Davidson on them as suspected it was a later Cagiva.
Could anyone shed any light if these are genuine or its been ringed? Who is best for dating certificates? is it Warrs?
Secondly, it starts really easily and ticks over lovely, but just wont rev out at all above say 2500rpm, haven't delved in yet but its like the choke is stuck on, which its not. removed air filter no difference.
Finally, there are some fine red/blue wired that go down to the side reflectors on the forks, any idea what they are for?
I think in the end its going to be a full rebuild job not a light touch improvement as too many compromises.
Love the bike though and any help greatly appreciated.
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