Hahaha I wouldn't say clever is the right way to describe it, and I'm sure my neighbors didn't appreciate the squealing of a 3" screw going through wood at 5am this morning.

However, I have made my way to the cylinder head and made a huge discovery. I will continue to take the rest of the cylinder apart so as to see if the walls are damaged or gouged. This is what I've discovered so far, any suggestions or tips are appreciated:

Does something look misplaced to any of you?

Oh and the camshaft tensioner measured about 18.5 mm, so it looks like my needed parts list grows more and more. Still plenty more inspections to do though. Later.

Ill keep that in mind. I'm going to make a list of everything I'm going to need to get this bike back in running shape after I do all the inspections.

The cylinder didn't look gouged or cracked, but I'm going to test it with the bore gauge or whatever its called. Certainly doesn't look like I'll have to bore it out and get an oversized piston at the moment, but I'll know for sure soon enough. Like I said, after I do some research as to what all needs inspected, modded, replaced, I'll make a list and finally start getting new parts to start the rebuilding process. As before, any tips or suggestions are appreciated.

Cylinder from the top:

justin_o_guy2 wrote on 10/08/14 at 17:43:22:


Not yet, but I imagine it has something to do with the broke valve, piston gouges, maybe rings? I tinker with cars and now this, but I claim to be no mechanic. When I do figure it out or find somebody to look at it that can, I'll post the results.

I also have the whole lower motor of a 4 speed 1987 savage if you need parts, pm me and let me know
Also picked up a good used piston that im no longer going to use

good luck with the repair