HELP! BUYING A SEIZED ENGINE 97 XP (need head pipe)

[hopefulxp]

Hey guys, so cool that this is here, I love al the posts, and really learning a lot!

So here is my story. I found a seized motor xp on e-bay for about 350.00 and I am going to buy it. I know it needs a new motor, but what else should I do? I figure while I am ripping the old one out (which by the way looks like it was partly done, btw... does anyone have a head pipe for the 97' 787 with all bolts, and etc that is needed?? I would appreciate a pm on this with price) . I am wanting or hoping I can get some other pesky annoyances out of the way while at it. Since this is going to be open heart surgery, what other preventative checks and maintenance should I be performing? I know I need a starter as well. Obviously any filters, lines, and hoses that are ugly will be replaced too.... But is there anything that really is a "oh, man, why didn't I or I should have" that you can think of? I see these for sale for $1600.00 and I like peace of mind, and a job well done, and I can have both for about that with a new engine, and what appears to be a great unit from all of your posts. Tkx all! :willy_nilly:

Thanks guys!

 

[Benchracer]

I got an entire exhaust system off of a 96 XP let me know what all you need and make me an offer

 

[voodoo]

Make sure you try the mpem before you pull the bad motor, at least crank it around with extra plugs on top so you can see the spark before you begin the motor swap - read here about the fuel/oil system requirements and be sure to fix the things that made the motor burn out or it will repeat while you are riding.

 

[seadooya]

got the exhaust as well, from a 97xp...