1984 Suzuki DT 75

[Berdink]

Took mine into the shop for surging issues. I'm pretty sure it has low hours and hasn't been used in salt water much or if at all. It's really clean. How much would you be willing to put into this motor to keep using it?

[Berdink]

I guess what I'm asking is money put into this motor isn't a bad thing because it's still going to be a lot less than buying new. I mean, if between what I paid for it and the cost of repair from the shop, (if they're a reputable shop) I'm going to have a great motor to most likely out live me.

[Murray]

Took mine into the shop for surging issues. I'm pretty sure it has low hours and hasn't been used in salt water much or if at all. It's really clean. How much would you be willing to put into this motor to keep using it?

Personally the first nickel I’d invest into the motor would be a compression test. If compression is good then post #2 is valid. Bear in mind that finding some parts my be an issue particularly electrical.

[Berdink]

Yep, I had some things wrote down that I wanted done. The older fellow wrote down on the top of my list: "Compression test" . He said they check the health before doing anything.