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rear wheel locking up

Posted: 18 Jan 2004, 14:48
by crmpal
bought a Mk2 two days ago and twice whilst riding hard on the road the engine cuts out and the rear wheel has locked up. The second time I was pushing a ton, a heart stopping moment. Anyone have any ideas, it would be appreciated.

Posted: 18 Jan 2004, 18:29
by admin
:o Sounds like a seizure to me. if so then a rebuild is the only way to cure. Trashing from cold is another way to seize and ruin the bike pretty quickly.
Sounds like a top end strip is in order. quite an easy job. Link to rebuild the motor on the homepage

Posted: 18 Jan 2004, 19:31
by crmpal
If it was a seizure it was only momentary. I immediately clutched it, slowed down, bumped it and it started straight away. Tomorrow I am going back to the dealer, so he can sort it out.