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Lpd22
| Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 11:30 pm: |
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Okay, I am about ready to rotate my engine to properly install my new headers. I have studied the service manual to where I have it just about memorized. But I'm curious is there any advice or shortcuts? Are there things that don't need to be messed with or taken apart? Thanks in advance |
Duff24
| Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 12:03 am: |
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yeah i just got done doing mine and i only glanced at the manual a couple times to make sure but i researched the badweb a little and found that the manual says to do a lot more than what really needs to be done. you shouldn't have to disconnect any oil lines, clutch, or throttle cables (unbolt the clutch cable from the front of the motor mount and swing it out of the way, you don't have to disconnect it). only thing you need to watch for is wiring on top of the motor, and just keep an eye out for anything that catches. good luck! |
M1combat
| Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 12:25 am: |
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you will need to loosen the coil, but not remove it. When you are lowering it, pay close attention to the throttle cables. |
Lpd22
| Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 06:41 am: |
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Thanks guys. you saved me some work. I appreciate it. |
Jaredkuper
| Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 12:01 pm: |
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When I saw the thread title, I was mortified for about 1/3 of a sec that you were going to rotate your tires! My advice would be DON'T. Hahahaha. |
M1combat
| Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 01:18 pm: |
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It might work OK if he just coasts backwards down a hill... The trail would be huge though... |
Lpd22
| Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 09:54 pm: |
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"It might work OK if he just coasts backwards down a hill..." Until I fall over. |
U4euh
| Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 11:35 pm: |
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But imagine the burnouts, UN-intentional that is. Might slide around the corners like a dirt tracker, hmmmmm, that could be fun! |
Lpd22
| Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 06:41 am: |
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M1- Could you specify what and where the coil is. Thank you, |
Odie
| Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 07:39 am: |
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Lpd22, it's the black "box" on the left side of the pic with the spark plug wires going into it. (Message edited by odie on February 17, 2005) |
Lpd22
| Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 11:54 am: |
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Thanks Odie. |
Enduro261
| Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 03:57 pm: |
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Thanks for the advice, I am going to drop the engine in the next few days |
Robertoxb9
| Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 04:45 pm: |
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Could you make some pics, because I also have to do it in the next weeks, and I am curious if I can do it by myself.. |
Slaughter
| Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 05:04 pm: |
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Yes - you can certainly do it yourself but don't try it on a kickstand!!! Get a good tie-down. I've done it with the bike on the trailer. Here's something - first - don't be afraid. Second, get a jack that will let you gradually lower the engine and spot potential problems like pinched wires and the like. After you pull the airbox cover and bottom off, you don't have to do anything more after you disconnect the tie-rods and mounts - EXCEPT you gotta disconnect the clutch cable from the front of the engine. If you have the stock rubber intake venturi, you can let the motor rotate until the intake horn contacts the frame and you'll have enough room. I've messed with my exhaust enough now. Pretty easy. (Message edited by slaughter on February 17, 2005) |
Lpd22
| Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 07:47 pm: |
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Why can't you do it on the kickstand? |
Lpd22
| Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 05:40 pm: |
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Slaughter- I pm'd you. |
Slaughter
| Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 08:50 pm: |
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Got the PM - actually it's not so much that you CAN'T do it on the kickstand as much as it's gonna be so wobbly |
Lpd22
| Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 10:53 pm: |
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Gotcha. Thanks |
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