QUOTE(shortstop20 @ Jun 19 2008, 12:49 AM)

Just another case of bad luck. An overwelming majority of 700 VES motors will last 5000 miles on original parts. If the motor blows before that you got a lemon(something went wrong), the carbs were dirty, bad fuel, blown belts(which will bend a crank in a hurry), etc. There is NO reason your average 700 VES will not last 5000 miles at a minimum.
Hey my 700 Edge X has 7600 miles on it and I havent had to rebuild it yet. It has 135 PSI in each cylender. And it still tops out at 115 MPH.