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 Topic: Alternator coil & left side cover needed for 80 |
rickthefix
Replies: 1
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 Forum: Stock Parts Posted: September 19, 2009, 8:58 pm Subject: Alternator coil & left side cover needed for 80 |
Hey guys,
I just picked up a 80 engine that is locked up & did not come with the alternator, rotor or left side cover. Any chance any of you have these for cheap? I'm going to "un-stick the engine in ... |
| Topic: engine tick |
rickthefix
Replies: 6
Views: 5286
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Forum: Top End Work Posted: September 18, 2009, 8:55 am Subject: Re: engine tick |
| cam chain set while hot & running at idle. It only makes a single tick, even when rotating by hand around TDC. I pretty much don't think it's related to cam chain, no rubber in the oil since changing ... |
| Topic: engine tick |
rickthefix
Replies: 6
Views: 5286
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Forum: Top End Work Posted: September 18, 2009, 7:55 am Subject: Re: engine tick |
| That's why i took the engine apart in the first place, the chain was grinding on the bare guide plate. all the rubber had crumbled off & was dumped with the oil on that fateful oil change. usually, th ... |
| Topic: TCI testing & repair |
rickthefix
Replies: 3
Views: 1920
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 18, 2009, 6:59 am Subject: Re: TCI testing & repair |
John,
I've actually been doing this for a few years. Been part of the yam650 list on micapeak for a while too, maybe 6 years. |
| Topic: New user - seasoned xs'er |
rickthefix
Replies: 3
Views: 2024
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: September 18, 2009, 6:53 am Subject: Re: New user - seasoned xs'er |
I've got a photobucket accnt with lots of pics. will post some links soon.
i've also got a 04 ZX6R, 96 EN500A, 77 TS185 in great original condition & a 80 TS185 in pretty rough shape that was turned ... |
| Topic: engine tick |
rickthefix
Replies: 6
Views: 5286
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Forum: Top End Work Posted: September 18, 2009, 6:33 am Subject: Re: engine tick |
| I've quadruple checked my valve lash on this engine, always pretty close or in spec. I've tried the min & max spcs to see if it made a difference, but it did not. |
| Topic: TCI testing & repair |
rickthefix
Replies: 3
Views: 1920
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 17, 2009, 8:22 pm Subject: TCI testing & repair |
Just a note,
I can repair & test TCI boxes & other iggy parts if you think yours is kaput!
PM me |
| Topic: TCI Transistor |
rickthefix
Replies: 2
Views: 2324
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 17, 2009, 8:18 pm Subject: Re: TCI Transistor |
| If any of you guys need your TCI repaired or tested, I have a test set for them and can repair most problems with them. |
| Topic: engine tick |
rickthefix
Replies: 6
Views: 5286
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Forum: Top End Work Posted: September 17, 2009, 8:12 pm Subject: engine tick |
| my 79 engine developed a pretty loud tick noise on the left side not long after I replaced the rings & did a valve seat-grind. It has been that way for a couple of years. The noise happens when the en ... |
| Topic: New user - seasoned xs'er |
rickthefix
Replies: 3
Views: 2024
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: September 17, 2009, 7:57 pm Subject: Re: New user - seasoned xs'er |
Oh, forgot to mention, had to install the 77-D engine into the 79-SF couple months ago due to some unresolved-as-of-yet issues with the 79-SF engine.
The 77 engine is pretty nasty looking, but runs p ... |
| Topic: New user - seasoned xs'er |
rickthefix
Replies: 3
Views: 2024
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: September 17, 2009, 7:48 pm Subject: New user - seasoned xs'er |
Just signed up today, but owned my 79-SF for about 6 years & a77-D barn queen for 2.
My 79-SF has been mod'ed a bit, but frame & engine are still stock, as most of the rest of the bike so far.
Thing ... |
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