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Message started by Jsud04 on 09/23/14 at 16:03:19

Title: Rebuild done
Post by Jsud04 on 09/23/14 at 16:03:19

So I have resurrected my bike. Overhauled head, new piston, new rings, new cam chain, all adjusted and running. And for all of this I have this forum to thank... So thanks...

But I do have two final questions, essentially I am doing a half break in...so can I wait till the 4000 mile point to recheck the head nuts. Also I am getting a tapping at round 1500 rpm. It goes away faster or at idle. I know it's comming from the valves, but they are adjusted at tdc resistance at .004...runs fine otherwise...

Title: Re: Rebuild done
Post by Dave on 09/23/14 at 18:17:35

Since you are breaking in the rings....avoid any high rpm and/or full throttle running.....or steady state cruising for a few tanks. When I broke in my new piston I avoided using anymore than 1/2 throttle for the first couple of tanks...just cruised around on the local back roads for a few weeks. These back roads are all 30 - 45 mph stuff and it is a great way to go easy on the bike....really isn't any need for much throttle. With each tank you can get a little more aggressive....once you have 300-400 miles I would expect you can ride "business as usual".

For the ticking....you might just check and be sure the decompression shaft is fully retracted when the engine is running.

Title: Re: Rebuild done
Post by Jsud04 on 09/24/14 at 02:29:58

Cool, thanks. Did you retorque the head at 400 or just wait till 4000?

Title: Re: Rebuild done
Post by Dave on 09/24/14 at 03:20:02

I never did re-torque the head..........most of use never do. Three of the nuts are exposed to the elements and corrode onto the studs....so to re-torque them you need to remove them one at a time, lubricate the threads, and then torque them. The 4th one is under the head cover and rubber plug, and it requires pulling the head cover.