Darn, darn, darn.
That pretty much sums up my feelings about the whole moped situation. Being about the least mechanical person in the world there’s not much I can do but find some mechanics I can trust and trust ’em. That I have and what they tell is … darn, darn, darn.
My engine seized on Saturday and I’d hoped I could get my moped back on Monday. No such luck. Today I learned it’s worse than anyone thought.
I put a lot of miles on the ‘ped and I’m not exactly the smallest guy in the world so there’s some wear and tear on the parts.
The upshot is that the crank shaft (?) is worn and my choices are:
- Put the engine back together with enough work to get it running. However this may only last a day, a week, a month, or…??? Cost: $100-$150
- Rebuild the engine replacing the shaft and the cylinder and piston. Cost: $550-$600
- Get a new engine that’s stronger, faster, better. Cost: $850-$900.
The problem is, of course, I don’t have $550-$900 at the moment. I’ve got a trip coming up that I need my spare cash for and with my most recent paycheck I’ve prepaid most of my bills with more than minimum payments. Damn…oops, I mean darn.
The final two options also mean I wouldn’t have the bike back for a week or two. The first option means I may not have it in a week or two.
As you might imagine I’m not the happiest camper in the world, though I’ll admit as far as problems go it’s not major. If need to do more walking anyway. 🙂
Aloha!