Honestly it was the engine size, weight, and price that made me go after it initially because I wanted my brother to start off on something nimble...
Don't worry it didn't get scrapped ;) A hobbyist motorcycle mechanic ended up taking it home. I wish I would have kept his number, I would love...
Sorry for not updating. Something was definitely wrong with the other motor as well unfortunately. I exhausted all my efforts and energy into...
Haha no biggie IC, it can't hurt to have new ones and it's not like it was an expensive part or anything. :wink:
Once again I thank you. I wish I could share a round of beers with you guys after this sucker is all done!
Okay gang another update: Just found out yesterday that gasket and oring kit for the water pump is on back order so I ended up making my own...
Didn't get to run the bike today but made some more progress. -Mounted exhaust -Mounted radiator and filled it -Mounted carbs ( I swear these...
Progress update: Yesterday made some good head way with the bike. -Torqued all head bolts and valve-train components. -Adjusted all valve...
You got that right. I'm going to be praying to 100 different gods when it comes time to hit the starter button. I think he will be okay with...
Thank you once again. Oh how I love those FSM pictures!
Thanks for linking me to the thread, it put me at ease. I know I have everything perfect because I experienced the same exact thing with the...
Okay gang time for an update and a few more questions. I have a complete motor once again. Yesterday I put both heads on and the complete...
Darn, that screws up my weekend. Gonna have to order some new ones and boy are they expensive bolts! Bolts will be here next Thursday. I'm off...
One more question.. Is it okay to reuse the cylinder head bolts that secure the heads to the bottom end? I have heard before that you are not...
Thank you for the info, another phew! Yes the bike is a true 84. Wonder how many motors have been in the cradle since the bike's conception...
Motor that was in the bike: PC12E-2001728 Spare motor: PC12E-2110866 Are there any compatability issues with using that spare with the bike or...
Very cool thanks. I will check the codes next time im over there.
Ah good thinking, I had totally overlooked that. Given all the bad news with this bike, these are SURE to be the same motor :yell:
Here's what I have: Motor 1 (was in the bike) -Broken valve in rear head -Piston and bottom of rear head shot to hell -Good front head Motor 2...
If you haven't seen what a dropped valve will do here's what it did to the motor in this bike: [IMG]
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