Rlauchard
XS650 Addict
OK...so while getting into my top end to reverse my cam shaft (see thread http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23472), I decided to switch out my cam chaing guide.
Then I decided that my gaskets/seals should be replaced as the head gasket was leaking a bit of oil as well. Once here, I decided that I should clean my piston heads as they have a lot of carbon on them. I found a thread for piston rings (http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133) and decided, I should replace those while at it. This is getting crazy!!!!
So, here's the ultimate goal:
1. clean piston heads (from reading, paint stripper will be my choice of removal)
2. replace piston rings (with a set from the thread above)
3. replace the gasket on the lower-top
4. mic the bores on the jugs (just wanted to say that, no clue what it means yet)
5. replacing my cam chain
More to come....*sigh* am I getting smarter or dumber?
Then I decided that my gaskets/seals should be replaced as the head gasket was leaking a bit of oil as well. Once here, I decided that I should clean my piston heads as they have a lot of carbon on them. I found a thread for piston rings (http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133) and decided, I should replace those while at it. This is getting crazy!!!!
So, here's the ultimate goal:
1. clean piston heads (from reading, paint stripper will be my choice of removal)
2. replace piston rings (with a set from the thread above)
3. replace the gasket on the lower-top
4. mic the bores on the jugs (just wanted to say that, no clue what it means yet)
5. replacing my cam chain
More to come....*sigh* am I getting smarter or dumber?