Subject: Re: Fix or Sell?
Author: Eric Lamberts
Date: Oct 7, 2002, 1:10 PM
Post ID: 1711161126
On Mon, 7 Oct 2002, Keith Ruff wrote:
| Got the word from Dave Otis that he can't help out with the engine fix. Been reading the manual on how to pull the motor and would hate to pull it if the fix can be done while it is in the frame, would hate to waste the time doing this if it is not warranted. In addition, I don't have the time required to repair the motor nor the confidence that I will do it right without screwing something up and finding out after it is re-installed or shortly thereafter, then needing to pull it again. So I am on the fence with 2 choices: |
It sounds to me like you're selling yourself short. You've already done
fairly tough things--like going into the timing section and pulling the
oil pan.
As far as time--you have all winter.
In order to get the engine/trans ready to pull it takes about an hour--you
take off all the pedals, the generator and coil and disconnect the
carbs--it's all covered in the shop manual. The engine itself is held on
by two bolts. Get a couple of teenagers to lift it out.
The transmission is just bolted on, as is the clutch. Unbolt them.
Then send the motor to whomever, or fix it yourself. There is a real joy
however in riding down the road on a bike whose engine you have totally
rebuilt. The way you learn how to do it is to do it. YOu got plenty of
folks to ask questions of. Engine work is not magic--mostly just
screwing. Try it. You'll like it..
Eric Lamberts ew-@unr.edu Reno NV