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Tonybmw92
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- Current Ride: AN400
Help
Hi All
I have recently purchased a Burgman AN400
High mileage 66.000
2001
The seller advised me when on route to view the bike that the bike had a "Starter Clutch" Problem and as a result would have trouble starting.He said he would allow £150 of the price which was 950 so I got it for 800.I took it to a mechanic in central London where I work and he diagnosed the starting problem (corroded choke) and fixed it for £50 but at the same time suggested I needed the bearings looking at on the left hand side at the back and then demonstrated on another Burgman the knocking sound when running the engine on centre stand revving the engine and as the wheel slows makes a knocking noise.Admitadely I thought as the noise had always been there and so thought it was normal.Anyway it's 4 sets of bearings I need in there and some oil lube etc and the bill including 2 and a half hours totalled £284 so I approached the chap I purchased the bike as I was advised it was unsafe.he didn't return calls or texts at first but on speaking to him he said its your problem basically.i was hoping as it wasn't the original described problem he would give me something towards it.unfortunately I'm stuck with the bike.So I need advice on the bearings and replacing them and can someone recommend somewhere in Kent or down south I can take it to that won't rip me off.Im quite happy to have a go myself at most stuff but can't find a clear video that shows those bearings.
I have recently purchased a Burgman AN400
High mileage 66.000
2001
The seller advised me when on route to view the bike that the bike had a "Starter Clutch" Problem and as a result would have trouble starting.He said he would allow £150 of the price which was 950 so I got it for 800.I took it to a mechanic in central London where I work and he diagnosed the starting problem (corroded choke) and fixed it for £50 but at the same time suggested I needed the bearings looking at on the left hand side at the back and then demonstrated on another Burgman the knocking sound when running the engine on centre stand revving the engine and as the wheel slows makes a knocking noise.Admitadely I thought as the noise had always been there and so thought it was normal.Anyway it's 4 sets of bearings I need in there and some oil lube etc and the bill including 2 and a half hours totalled £284 so I approached the chap I purchased the bike as I was advised it was unsafe.he didn't return calls or texts at first but on speaking to him he said its your problem basically.i was hoping as it wasn't the original described problem he would give me something towards it.unfortunately I'm stuck with the bike.So I need advice on the bearings and replacing them and can someone recommend somewhere in Kent or down south I can take it to that won't rip me off.Im quite happy to have a go myself at most stuff but can't find a clear video that shows those bearings.
