Sand in engine, help!

[chevy400]

Am wondering if anyone on the East Coast can help me. Some arsehole put sand in my oil tank & I've blown the engine. I was only doing about 40 km/h at the time but still made a death rattle of a noise when it stopped. I'm trying to find a mechanic who's good with the Rocket 3 & is looking for a bit of a challenge. Interested in pulling the engine apart to see if it is salvageable. I have a 2010 Rocket Roadster with about 11,000 k's on the clock so would like to rebuild if possible.

Cheers, chevy400

 

[HansO]

Holy Crap!!! man that's bad luck!! got any idea who did it ?? are in the States or Auss

 

[chevy400]

Wow, quick reply there hanso. Sorry bout that, yeh I'm in Mildura, Vic. The fella's getting charged soon. Happened way back in Feb, long story, but after repairing the slashed seat & replacing the spark plug leads that were cut I finally got to start the bike & "bang". Wasn't insured (my stupid fault on that one). Really want to rebuild but not sure which way to go. Got a couple of good back yarders here but they say it's too big of a job for em (close to retiring).

 

[Mittzy]

Welcome to the site Chevy. What a way to introduce yourself, that completely sucks.
Any one who put sand/dirt in anyones engine needs F*cking and their clothes burnt!!!!!
What a blow, I assume you are in the US???
I am sure someone will chime in and offer some help or possible solution.

I would check with your insurance company, it might be covered (Malicious Damage)

Sorry to hear of your engine

 

[Mittzy]

Oh! No Insurance thats a bugger, Good to see another Aussie.

 

[chevy400]

Yeh, have had plenty of bikes over the years, got away without the insurance bit, but wasn't planning for sabotage.

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

I really need to start doing road shows, have a passport, look normal, in and out. No problem. Name, picture and address.

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[TOMCAT]

Not going to ask what you did to have someone do that to your bike .... I'd look into an engine flush and then sell it . Only being honest.

 

[hegels]

wish i could help man... i suppose a used engine from the us here would cost too much eh?

 

[Lester532]

Hope you're insured. Sounds like a total loss. At least the engine and tranny.