Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Major Maintenance on My Bike
I started hearing a tapping from my engine when it was cold, while on my long weekend ride over the 4th. Concerned that bigger problems could result while on the Rt 50 trip, I took it to my new favorite mechanic. We agreed that it needs new lifters, adjustable rods, and, while in there, new cam bearings. This won't be cheap, but it will give me peace of mind while on the road in just a few weeks from now. I would have tackled the job myself, had the trip not been looming just over the horizon...
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Hope the repair works. If not, I have a friend with a 2004 Honda Gold Wing for sale - 7K miles! only $12,500. Hope this comment works!
ReplyDeleteI went to check on it today. He's going to start tearing it down this afternoon. He did confirm that it's a bad lifter. I gave him the green light to replace anything else that he sees needing it. He said that he'll put in new cam bearings, but everything else will probably be fine. 60,000 miles on that puppy!!
ReplyDeleteMy mechanic, Steve, called. My bike is torn down. He wants to also replace the chain and tensioner, and the cam, since it (the cam) has a bit of a groove on one of the lobes. I gave him the green light. All parts except for the chain are on hand. He's hoping that he could have it done by tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday). Get the checkbook out...
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