« Reply #36 on: August 24, 2005, 08:10:50 AM »
I can't speak directly about a 1397, but I used to commute 110 miles each way to work. I first had an offset bored big block... that didn't last at all. Then went back to a stock block, bored & stroked and haven't had any problems at all. I do run dual batts and lots of upgrades to improve cooling but other than that nothing major. So I would say a well built motor can last.
Everyone saids 1397 are good to go and race and ride at the sametime. Now I gather that these 1397 kits blow head gaskets and spin bearing. Now someone come clean with this 1397 kit and answer this question. Can you ride the bike with this kit everyday to work 46 miles oneway, race it twice a month and keep it running without blowing a motor or blowing a head gasket or spinning bearings?
Someone come clean with me.
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