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Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the bike?
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acbanks
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 Posted: September 8, 2009, 9:46 pm Post subject: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the bike? |
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| Based on past experiences with other bikes, I'm guessing not.
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yamaman
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| Posted: September 8, 2009, 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the bike? |
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It is, but you have to pull the engine first to modify the studs, bugger hey!
If your really desperate, I've heard you can remove all the bolts & lean it over. Probably damage the finish on the frame/motor take your pick!
Just as much work as taking it out anyway.
Grab 2 lengths of pipe, slide them through fron & rear, tie the motor to the pipe & lift out with 2 people, easy stuff man, don't worry about it!
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acbanks
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| Posted: September 9, 2009, 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the bike? |
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| I guess I might could pull the valve cover in the bike, take a peek inside. I'm trying to figure out if I need to order both cam guides or just one.
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yamaman
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| Posted: September 9, 2009, 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the bike? |
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As cool as it would be to order all your parts first & have them waiting on the bench for you...............Much better plan to open it up first & find out what you need & get it right first time. Up to you though of course, enjoy!
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gantzcb
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| Posted: September 9, 2009, 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the b |
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Want to add a question to this thread, as I am about to pull the head on my '79. The gasket is leaking to the outside and trashes the left plug from the inside. Tried a retorque, but a plug lasts less than a short evening of riding.
Can the head be removed with out disturbing the cylinder base gasket? Or am I kidding myself and should throw in a set of rings and a base gasket.
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xsjohn
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| Posted: September 10, 2009, 12:49 am Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the bike? |
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I tilted my engine to the left side and pulled the head off last year........as for the base gasket ....... just have to find out....if it wasn't leaking before I think the chances are good for the base gasket.......... and if the compression is good I wouldn't disturb the pistons and rings........but that's just the way I do it..........
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gantzcb
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| Posted: September 11, 2009, 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the b |
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Thanks XS John. Compression good, no leak down. Just keeps trashing the left plug with blotches of oil...
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gantzcb
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| Posted: September 11, 2009, 10:24 am Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the b |
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Thanks XS John. Compression good, no leak down. Just keeps trashing the left plug with blotches of oil...
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dpmphoto
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| Posted: September 15, 2009, 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Is it possible to pull the head with the engine in the bike? |
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| For all the work thats involved if you do need a new base gasket after its all together your better off just to pony up the extra bucks and do it
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