| Author | Message | ||
     Generalcuz |
Wasn't looking but I stumbled upon a 2004 XB 12 firebolt with a blown flywheel. A coworker wants it off his hands since it isn't worth his time. Is it worth the gamble to buy it? I have replaced flywheels on Suzukis and Hondas in the past, however I have been warned that this could be a bigger project than I am used to. Any thoughts? What do you think I am getting into with this if I take the leap? Also, any way to tell from just looking at it how bad the damage is? | ||
| Zane_t |
If your co-worker knows what he's talking about, it's the bottom end of the engine that needs to be rebuilt, since the flywheels and crankshaft are one unit. If you can get the bike for next to nothing, it might be worth it. Otherwise, we're talking removing the engine, pulling the top end apart, removing the primary chain, clutch and sprockets, then splitting the engine cases to change out the flywheels, about the most major operation ever on these machines. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
This is assuming that "BLOWN" doesn't mean the moving parts are driven out through the cases. It might still be worth getting the bike if you can find yourself a cheap engine somewhere. (rolling chassis + engine) = BIKE. | ||
| Wolfo68 |
how much does he want and where are you? | ||
| Clutchless |
prolly my first question is.... how does he know the flywheels/crank is blown? second question... does it startup/run in any form even with its knocking or clanking whatever...does it run? | ||
| Sturgio85 |
That's funny. I just picked up a 03 xb9 with "bad" flywheels. It ended up being piston slap caused by a failed oil pump. |
