poorman9
XS650 Addict
Over the past few days I completely reassembled the top end of my engine, honed the cylinders, installed new rings, gaskets, valve stem seals, new cam chain tensioner, cleaned everything out, etc... (read about it here if you like.)
I've never even seen this engine in one piece let alone heard it run. I've a bit nervous, this being my first build, but everything went together pretty easy, now I'd like to see how I did. I've put my carbs back on with new pod filters, an got my new exhaust attached, so the engine is sitting dry on my workbench.
Questions:
I've got a compression tester, can I/should I do a test without any electrical hooked up, without any oil in the moto?
Would it be okay to try and start the engine before it's in the frame? If so, any precautions?
I've heard I need to check and recheck the head bolts for torque specs once I get the thing started up and I should kick it over several times to getting the oil pumping before I start it, any other advice?
I've never even seen this engine in one piece let alone heard it run. I've a bit nervous, this being my first build, but everything went together pretty easy, now I'd like to see how I did. I've put my carbs back on with new pod filters, an got my new exhaust attached, so the engine is sitting dry on my workbench.
Questions:
I've got a compression tester, can I/should I do a test without any electrical hooked up, without any oil in the moto?
Would it be okay to try and start the engine before it's in the frame? If so, any precautions?
I've heard I need to check and recheck the head bolts for torque specs once I get the thing started up and I should kick it over several times to getting the oil pumping before I start it, any other advice?