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- Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:09 am
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: Help with YZF 750 motor
- Replies: 14
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help with yzf 750 motor
Dan: Good to hear from you. I can't find your email address. I may be interested in the motor depending on what work is required to bolt it back in the bike and the cost to buy and ship.<br><br>Thanks for the note and I hope to hear from you. You can email me direct at tleigh****@bellnet.ca where **...
- Tue Dec 07, 2004 2:21 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: Help with YZF 750 motor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7273
help with yzf 750 motor
Ari:<br>Thanks for your note.Two mechanics in the shop with experience with 5 valve motors are convinced from the sound that it is valve guides, not a cam chain etc. Based on my experience rebuilding Triumphs (Meriden, not Hinkley) and Nortons a valve guide is nothing. Actually I am hearing lots of ...
- Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:47 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: Help with YZF 750 motor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7273
help with yzf 750 motor
OK Chuck. What would it cost? <p></p><i></i>
- Fri Nov 26, 2004 2:24 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: Help with YZF 750 motor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7273
help with yzf 750 motor
Good to hear from you Chuck D. I thought of going to 1000 cc. but my riding skills being what they are and the amount of seat time I get, I figure I have more than enoung power with the 750. I think I'll learn more about riding with less power.<br><br>Anyone interested in buying a 93 yzf 750? I have...
- Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:22 am
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: Help with YZF 750 motor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7273
help with yzf 750 motor
Thanks for your input bros. I did run this by two other mechanics who I trust and both concurred that this kind of noise is trouble and a good second hand engine is the most cost effective solution. There are two low mileage motors on ebay now so I'll try my luck. <p></p><i></i>
- Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:05 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: Help with YZF 750 motor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7273
Help with YZF 750 motor
Was just advised by mechanic re: loud ticking from top end. Suspects loose valve guide(s). Engine has 50,000 km (about 31,000 miles), runs fine, no obviously excessive oil consumption, but then I haven't checked. The problem is that this can lead to valve/piston contact and general destruction of th...
- Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:33 am
- Forum: Tech Tips
- Topic: taking apart the forks
- Replies: 6
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taking apart the forks
I have no personal experience with this but I have a friend... . I looked into doing the same with my YZF750 forks and was told by a couple of experienced people that it is not practical. One guy told me that he had twisted or bent a set of tubes trying to get the cast caliper bracket/axle carrier o...