MrThud
XS650 Member
Hi Guys,
I searched and saw some reference to this question, but given the wording was more in the lines of 'probably' than 'definitely' I though I would ask again.
2 of my XS650s need some top end work.
1 engine only needs new Cam Bearings (i think..)
the other engine has a bent valve..or two.
My question is:
Is there some way I can do these separate jobs without removing the engine from the frame.
Engine 1: Cam bearings.
Cant I just remove the top engine mount, loosen the cam chain adjuster, remove the points plate, remove the rocker cover bolts and the lift the rocker cover up enough to slide the bearings of the cam shaft?
Engine 2: Bent Valve.
As above, only also loosen the engine mounting bolts and manover the top of the engine slightly forward in order to take the rocker cover of completely..then remove cam and head..
I really dont want to take the engines out unless I have no option. I recently hurt myself lifting a cb750 engine on my own and although im aware of the xs650 removal procedures (including place frame on side etc) I want to avoid the inevitable pain! additionally time and space are a limiting factor.
So..has anyone done this type of top end work with the engine still in the frame?
cheers,
'G'
I searched and saw some reference to this question, but given the wording was more in the lines of 'probably' than 'definitely' I though I would ask again.
2 of my XS650s need some top end work.
1 engine only needs new Cam Bearings (i think..)
the other engine has a bent valve..or two.
My question is:
Is there some way I can do these separate jobs without removing the engine from the frame.
Engine 1: Cam bearings.
Cant I just remove the top engine mount, loosen the cam chain adjuster, remove the points plate, remove the rocker cover bolts and the lift the rocker cover up enough to slide the bearings of the cam shaft?
Engine 2: Bent Valve.
As above, only also loosen the engine mounting bolts and manover the top of the engine slightly forward in order to take the rocker cover of completely..then remove cam and head..
I really dont want to take the engines out unless I have no option. I recently hurt myself lifting a cb750 engine on my own and although im aware of the xs650 removal procedures (including place frame on side etc) I want to avoid the inevitable pain! additionally time and space are a limiting factor.
So..has anyone done this type of top end work with the engine still in the frame?
cheers,
'G'