Engine rebuild
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My mechanic called me yeterday to say my barrels had returned from being bored and have come up a treat. He said he was just starting to put it back together when he noticed whoever put the wiseco big bore kit originally had put the pistons in back to front! He recommended semi synthetic oil for running in (full synthetic is too slippery and would not let parts bed in) then full synthetic there after.I should be able to pick her up Tuesday.
Last edited by jarvid; 06-11-2011 at 07:07 AM.
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V. Freaky
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AAAAaahh, MY mechanic rang yesterday to say he found another problem while re-assembling. The inlet cam retainer had a crack in it! These can't be purchased seperately as they are matched to the cam and head, doh. He has dropped them at an old wizard who is fluent in the black art of alloy welding, he believes he can fix no worries, so fingers crossed til I find out for sure if it can be fixed this arvo.
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AAAAaahh, MY mechanic rang yesterday to say he found another problem while re-assembling. The inlet cam retainer had a crack in it! These can't be purchased seperately as they are matched to the cam and head, doh. He has dropped them at an old wizard who is fluent in the black art of alloy welding, he believes he can fix no worries, so fingers crossed til I find out for sure if it can be fixed this arvo.
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Thanks anyway Aussie Johnno, managed to weld the cracked one up ($88).
Yippee, picked up the bike This arvo.....The bill from the mechanic..$2535 plus the bits I supplied....$200 so final all up price for the top end rebuild is $2735.
My mech said to keep revs under 6500 for the first 300kms but said mainly not to labour it. He also redid the timing off #1 as for some reason it was timed off #4, cleaned up and re-routed some chaffed wiring, pulled the carb bowls cleaned and recinked the carbs. I noticed straight away the bike seemed smoother and the gear changes heaps better with lighter semi synthetic oil(I was running 20w50 to stem oil useage before) So now I am looking forward to enjoying putting a few k's on her without worring about spraying oil on everything I pass!
Yippee, picked up the bike This arvo.....The bill from the mechanic..$2535 plus the bits I supplied....$200 so final all up price for the top end rebuild is $2735.
My mech said to keep revs under 6500 for the first 300kms but said mainly not to labour it. He also redid the timing off #1 as for some reason it was timed off #4, cleaned up and re-routed some chaffed wiring, pulled the carb bowls cleaned and recinked the carbs. I noticed straight away the bike seemed smoother and the gear changes heaps better with lighter semi synthetic oil(I was running 20w50 to stem oil useage before) So now I am looking forward to enjoying putting a few k's on her without worring about spraying oil on everything I pass!
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jarvid,sounds like you got it sorrted ...
For the record (a crack is near nothing compared with a sized cam !!! )
....Honda Cam caps have been getting welded and re bored since the dawn of Jap bike time ....
Many model Honda's have been know to strip and tear the guts out of Cam caps quite often!!! ....
I personally have had 2 Honda's repaired like that ... one when I was only 17 years old ...
If the guy you gave it to says he can do it , sounds like all will be well mate ....and if by some slight chance he ****s the job up , do not pay him!!! and take it to a reputable engine repairer and get it done ....
The job you need is as common as dog chit and has been for bloody years ....lolol
good luck mate ...
For the record (a crack is near nothing compared with a sized cam !!! )
....Honda Cam caps have been getting welded and re bored since the dawn of Jap bike time ....
Many model Honda's have been know to strip and tear the guts out of Cam caps quite often!!! ....
I personally have had 2 Honda's repaired like that ... one when I was only 17 years old ...
If the guy you gave it to says he can do it , sounds like all will be well mate ....and if by some slight chance he ****s the job up , do not pay him!!! and take it to a reputable engine repairer and get it done ....
The job you need is as common as dog chit and has been for bloody years ....lolol
good luck mate ...
Last edited by CBRclassic; 06-15-2011 at 04:23 AM.