VCPatel
XS650 Enthusiast
Friends,
I have a base gasket leak on my XS650 and plan on rebuilding the top end next week. I plan on buying the necessary parts today.
Since I don't plan on pulling the engine again for some time, I want to make sure I capitalize on the fact that it'll be out and apart.
Any tips and suggestions for things I should be sure to do while I go through the engine next week? I don't want to leave any stones unturned while the engine's out. Any parts I should be sure to buy and replace? I want to place the order later today, so any suggestions would be great.
As it stands I am thinking about doing the full gasket shebang, and replacing the rubber washers on the top bolts with the copper washers from mikesxs. Also want to change the piston rings while I can.
Anything else I'm missing?
Also, for viewing pleasure: picked up this little one-banger (Kawasaki KZ250 CSR) for $500 to get me around while the XS is down:
... and one with the XS:
Fun little bike-- really very nice around town.
Thanks,
VCP
I have a base gasket leak on my XS650 and plan on rebuilding the top end next week. I plan on buying the necessary parts today.
Since I don't plan on pulling the engine again for some time, I want to make sure I capitalize on the fact that it'll be out and apart.
Any tips and suggestions for things I should be sure to do while I go through the engine next week? I don't want to leave any stones unturned while the engine's out. Any parts I should be sure to buy and replace? I want to place the order later today, so any suggestions would be great.
As it stands I am thinking about doing the full gasket shebang, and replacing the rubber washers on the top bolts with the copper washers from mikesxs. Also want to change the piston rings while I can.
Anything else I'm missing?
Also, for viewing pleasure: picked up this little one-banger (Kawasaki KZ250 CSR) for $500 to get me around while the XS is down:
... and one with the XS:
Fun little bike-- really very nice around town.
Thanks,
VCP