Did a bit of stuff during the week, which mainly consisted of making a makeshift centre stand, since mine is about as helpful as a black snake at a barbecue. See photo. Actually works quite well, as long as you don't lean on the bike too much.
Started the removal of the engine from the frame today, got as far as the cylinder head being off, will finish up tomorrow. Everything as far as top end wise seems to be in pretty good nick, no worn down camshafts or metal flying around. Piston crowns and chambers are a little carbonised, but what 27 year old engine doesn't have a bit of character?
Will have to look into getting the head cleaned up, sort that out after disassembly is finished. Posted a few photos too.
See you next update. (Should be tomorrow)
Cheers.
-Hobbsy
3 comments:
That "centre stand" has your name written all over it. Those pistons are looking a bit worse for wear though, will they clean up enough for you to reuse them?
Not really sure, I think I'll just go for a new set while I've got it apart. No use doing things by halves. Spose it depends. I'll measure them up and see how they look, I just don't know how long they've been in the block for.
I am working on the same bike and having trouble getting the cylinder assembly off. Any advice? sam@digitalsam.net or 575 200 6985
my blog is: http://xs1100rebuild.blogspot.com/
Kind of new to this, thanks in advance
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