Hello from Ulster

[JIM6097]

Hi all,

Been riding a Transalp for a couple of years now and really enjoying the bike ------ but we have had a major engine blow up last week-end. Rear piston and con rod became disconnected causing near fatal damage ---- new engine required. Everywherer I read or talk to people all I hear is 'the engine is indestructable', it's not and I can prove it.
Anyway my question is, can I fit a 2003 650cc engine to my 1996 XL600VT?
Any assistance would be appreciated to help make me smile again

[StumpyFingers]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
The engine is near to being indestructible, but it still requires some maintenance to prevent major failure.
Shame you are so far away as I have an XL600v engine in my shed.

[JIM6097]

Hi Stumpyfingers,

Thanks for the welcome.
I can't understand my blow up as I looked after it like a baby, regular oil changes etc and I don't over rev but hi that's life, so get a new engine and get back on the road. Any thoughts on the 2003 unit into my 1996 chassis?

[StumpyFingers]

They could have altered the mounting points.
Try asking in the Transalp section, for more coverage.