Chino886's Virgin Rebuild

[Chino886]

Well, my motor decided to take a dump on me while I was racing in a arena last weekend so the tear down has begin! I have never been down in the bottom of the motor before so it will be interested. In about 2 hrs my bro and I got this far.

Enjoy the pics! I will keep this thread update of the new parts that roll in.

Chino!

1st pic-I pulled the head off and the top of it looked fine, I was kind of excited, then I got the wrist pin off to find this!

[Chino886]

Then I take the piston after seeing copper flakes, and when I mean flakes, I thought the clear oil I put in came out copper color...:eek2:

You can clearly see lots of remnants in the oil and all over both sides of the case.

[Chino886]

Well, I thought the head would be damaged for sure, but it did not look too bad, just one small nick in one of the EX valves as you can see in the pic.

[Chino886]

Here are some more pics of the flakes that were everywhere! I am definitely going to be splitting the cases and most likely be replacing the crank!

Got a little thirsty while I was working up a sweat!:devil:

[Chino886]

Eureka! We've got............copper!

[Chino886]

Holy copper Batman! :p

[ShiftFMX]

That sucks man!

Got any good plans in that brain of yours?

[lumi]

NICE PICS CHINO AND I LIKE THE DRINK:)

sad to see it but ur rebuilding it so thats plus man...


MORE PICS!!! lol



-lumi

[Chino886]

Well fellas, more pics will be up later today.

I am looking for OEM crank and another HC piston, I hope that is all I will need!

[N300exJ]

put in new crank bearings, timing chain/tensioner, oil pump. Do all the oil seals and gaskets as well. Its all insurance for the future!



I dunno how many hours are on your 450 but its even a good idea to have the valves and head checked and if need be put in new valves and have new seats cut in the head. youll be happy when its all new and tight. Itll run like a champ or even better.

[czrider263]

THAT SUCKS

[Chino886]

Originally posted by N300exJ
put in new crank bearings, timing chain/tensioner, oil pump. Do all the oil seals and gaskets as well. Its all insurance for the future!



I dunno how many hours are on your 450 but its even a good idea to have the valves and head checked and if need be put in new valves and have new seats cut in the head. youll be happy when its all new and tight. Itll run like a champ or even better.

Well, the new OEM crank assembly comes with new crank bearings. I am going with a new cam chain for sure. Oil pump, I don't know about that. Maybe a new water impellar.

All gaskets and seals will be replaced, this is going to be my first time messing with a 450R motor, so I will be double checking everything.

:devil:

[lumi]

u got it under control chino....

service manual/torque wrench and some loctite+basic tools..... and some $$$ and ur in business.



if u need help throw me a pm man.


-lumi

[Chino886]

Originally posted by lumi
u got it under control chino....

service manual/torque wrench and some loctite+basic tools..... and some $$$ and ur in business.



if u need help throw me a pm man.


-lumi

Thanks brotha,

1/2 way done on teardown, need to find a flywheel puller, for much less than what Honda wants first.

After that, I will start slinging $100 bills for parts!

Then, I will complete my build that will have 50 more ponies than when I started.:p (it did not run, so it has zero! LOL!)

[jkirk141]

you should scrape that copper is high right now

[450R_lover]

I just bought a flywheel puller off of Trailtech and it worked great. It cost about $20 i think. Popped it right off there. ;)

[Chino886]

Originally posted by jkirk141
you should scrape that copper is high right now

There sure is enough of it, I better go strain my engine oil too! :devil:

[taino_racing]

sorry to hear bout u 450r blowing up, when u get her down come down crooms great, good luck,jr

[Chino886]

Originally posted by taino_racing
sorry to hear bout u 450r blowing up, when u get her down come down crooms great, good luck,jr

Thanks buddy, Crooms is on my list of places to ride in the future!

You will have to go slow though! ;)

[Chino886]

Well tonight I got the clutch out, took the clutch sidecase off and nothing in there looked too scary!

[Chino886]

There were some small nicks on the basket, very small, I think I could get those out with some steel wool and be good to go!

I think the previous owner took out the judder spring and added the extra clutch fiber in there!

My complete clutch and cover in a box!

[Chino886]

Did anyone order up a Stator pie topped with copper flakes? :(

[Chino886]

By the time I am done rebuilding my motor, I will own stock in Gum Out for all the carb/brake cleaner that I am going to purchase! :devil:

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
By the time I am done rebuilding my motor, I will own stock in Gum Out for all the carb/brake cleaner that I am going to purchase! :devil:

Your not kidding!!! I ordered all my parts already for mine Chino, but service honda sent me a wonderful email letting me know that one of the crank bearings is on national back order...:ermm:


I'm not sure about the 06's but the 04/05 cranks only come with one bearing as far as I can tell. Not both crank bearings.

[xsr_racing28c]

Dave ....Dave.... Dave...... I feel for ya man! Looks like it was worse than we expected while talking on the phone, but who knows, maybe you'll come out fine with a new crank, seals, etc..

Keep us posted. ~Jay

[JDiablo]

Uhhh I like internal pictures :macho

[Colby@C&DRacing]

Ever thought about the new hotcam 3mm stroker for the 06 motor it is a dirrect drop in makes it a 470cc for about the same $ as the oem crank.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Colby@C&DRacing
Ever thought about the new hotcam 3mm stroker for the 06 motor it is a dirrect drop in makes it a 470cc for about the same $ as the oem crank.

Is it for the 06 motors only?

[Colby@C&DRacing]

they offer it for the 04-05 also.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by Colby@C&DRacing
they offer it for the 04-05 also.

Yeah, I want to stay "legal" for a Production class! I plan on doing a national TT race and I don't want to run OPEN!

I may do the stroker on the next rebuild now that I know how "easy" it is. :rolleyes:

I also heard that they are not available till the end of March/early April.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by JDiablo
Uhhh I like internal pictures :macho

I did it just for you John!

I will be keeping this updated through out the process! It should be fun and I love this learning experience I am gaining!

[Drag450R]

thats exactly what mine looked like!! let me know when you get those cases split open!! you are going to have some divets in the case where the crank rotates around from bearing pieces getting stuck between the crank and the case. let me know what your crank bearings look like!!

[Chino886]

Originally posted by Drag450R
thats exactly what mine looked like!! let me know when you get those cases split open!! you are going to have some divets in the case where the crank rotates around from bearing pieces getting stuck between the crank and the case. let me know what your crank bearings look like!!

Hopefully I will split them tonight!

[czrider263]

good luck.

Hopefully its not a copper mine inside your cases.

[Chino886]

flywheel won round 1 of the battle!

I will gear up for round 2 of the battle tomorrow!

Universal flywheel pullers suck! Look like some alien contraption!:mad:

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
flywheel won round 1 of the battle!

I will gear up for round 2 of the battle tomorrow!

Universal flywheel pullers suck! Look like some alien contraption!:mad:

I got mine off with a universal puller. Put it on and put some tension on it then give the puller a couple whacks with the hammer and it should pop right off. Mine actually shot off and hit me and the leg. It had a lot of tension on it!:eek2:

[Chino886]

Here are some more pics! Chino might be sitting out this season unless I can score some cases cheap!

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[Insanity18]

dave, what the ................... is it only one side? or do you need both?

[Chino886]

Originally posted by Insanity18
dave, what the ................... is it only one side? or do you need both?

Well, it appears to my eyes that I might need 2 new cases!

But on top of that, my car was stolen today out of my driveway at 6:25 AM.

Chino is really down in the dumps now!

The had my wallet/money I had ready to go to Honda Dealership today and buy some parts!

What's this world coming to? :mad:

[stumpleg]

That really sucks. Sorry for your run of bad luck right now

[Chino886]

Originally posted by stumpleg
That really sucks. Sorry for your run of bad luck right now

THanks bro!

[rlplive]

Originally posted by Chino886
THanks bro!
Holy **** man I am really sorry for all your bad luck. Some ******* broke into my girls car a few weeks ago and even stole her clothes, her backpack, and her f'n college books, oh and her backpack was purple

[Drag450R]

damn that sucks man. my cases didn't look anything like that!! just had a few nicks. hope you can get it back together before the season ends!!

[quader400]

sorry man hope things start turning around for ya

[Honda#4]

Dave, I thougt I had it bad with my bike not working but your really having bad luck. I'm sorry for what your going through right now, totally sucks havin your car stolen and on top of that two bad cases, sounds to me like you need some help buddy, you want me to come down and help ya out if possible.

[quadgod440ex]

Damn the look of them cases makes me almost not even wanna ride my bike. I think i would cry if i seen my bike like that. Sorry bout the problems man , only time will make it better now. Hang in there for every bad there is always a good side. Cant wait to here about it getting back together im sure it will all be worth it in the end.

[xsr_racing28c]

Dave, Keep your shotgun slung for that mofo!! ****ty things always happen to good people... its sucks, but I know you'll pull through it.. Just take some time off of your quad for awhile like we talked about, and everything will slide back into place for ya.

Keep your head up bud! ~Jay

[400exrider707]

Thats just not cool. What went exactly in there was it in fact the crank bearings? I cant believe it tore the case all apart like that. Mine just had shavings no pieces missing! Maybe I should check mine over again! Sorry to hear about the car too, holy crap when it rains it pours huh? What kind of car was it? Any leads on it, or have any idea who might have done it?

[RAMIT]

That sucks dude!!! What kind of car was it? I will keep my eyes open over here in Kansas for it!!! Good luck man!!

[Chino886]

Originally posted by RAMIT
That sucks dude!!! What kind of car was it? I will keep my eyes open over here in Kansas for it!!! Good luck man!!

2004 Ford Explorer, Black

[JR3]

with how much damage was done just save your money and buy a new motor.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by JR3
with how much damage was done just save your money and buy a new motor.

:huh

You would buy an entire new motor for a cracked case?? Thats insane.

[chad502ex]

new engines from Service Honda are $3000 each.

[taino_racing]

man dave sorry to hear this from someone that goes all to help others ,maybe someone out there has some cases for sale.if i can help let me know are 04/05 cases the same as 06/07?ur luck will change hang in there. jr

[#8red]

D D D DAVE ......WTf man - - I haven't been on this site for MONTHS .... figgured I'd look ya' up and , damn man what a time yer' havin'. - - glad to hear you're still racin' .... and got yourself a 450 now , gotta love that !! mine's appart now too - threw my chain racin' last weekend & it went thru the casesaver and the case ( luckily just the outer one) - tryin' to get it together for this weekend - or I'll be back on my ol' 440 for the race - - you still got your 440??? anyways man , your bike will get fixed , and you'll get an insurance check for the truck , and you'll be flyin' thru the whoops before ya' know it - -

[JR3]

i was talking about a used motor

[xsr_racing28c]

Talked to Dave this morning and got some good news . They recovered his truck with the guys in it, so now he's just trying to figure everything out with that.

Dave, I emailed ya also.. ~Jay

[ss440ex]

Was`nt Dave`s spare back up engine in the back seat of the truck!:D

[the yazer]

chino,
I just got my 05 450r back from the dealer yesterday. the same thing happened to my quad (crank bearing) and the cases broke also. my service manager told me the parts alone were $3,600 I did not have to pay a dime the protection plan covered everything. anyways if i were you I would look into getting a new motor from service Honda

[Honda#4]

I'm glad they caught the guys. Dave now you can worry about your bike now lol.

[Chino886]

Woohoo!

Finally, after a week and a half, I have positive news! :)

1. They caught the guys that stole my car. He is being charged w/ 3 Class C Felonies. They recovered my stolen keys (car, house, and others)

2. My rear shock and link are on its happy way back from GT Thunder!

:devil:

[sandmanblue]

What crank are you going to use - stock replacement? Hot Rods?

I lost a rod bearing too - just curious what you're gonna do....

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by sandmanblue
What crank are you going to use - stock replacement? Hot Rods?

I lost a rod bearing too - just curious what you're gonna do....

I had this happen to my 05, I went with the Honda replacement one that isn't listed in their fiche.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by sandmanblue
What crank are you going to use - stock replacement? Hot Rods?

I lost a rod bearing too - just curious what you're gonna do....

I am going to keep it "production". I am going with a OEM crank, but if this happens again, I will be going with a Hot Rods +3.

I found a killer deal on a brand new crank and piston combo, could not pass it up.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by the yazer
chino,
I just got my 05 450r back from the dealer yesterday. the same thing happened to my quad (crank bearing) and the cases broke also. my service manager told me the parts alone were $3,600 I did not have to pay a dime the protection plan covered everything. anyways if i were you I would look into getting a new motor from service Honda

I don't think that parts were $3600 for your motor, if I remember correctly Chad502ex posted that you can buy a new motor from Service Honda for $3K.

That must be parts and labor.

I don't expect to go over $1000 with my entire rebuild! :eek2:

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
I don't think that parts were $3600 for your motor, if I remember correctly Chad502ex posted that you can buy a new motor from Service Honda for $3K.

That must be parts and labor.

I don't expect to go over $1000 with my entire rebuild! :eek2:

Yeah me neither. Just to fix it with gaskets, new crank, rod, bearings, swingarm bolt, sleeves for that, bushings and what not came to $355. I also have a piston coming and a few other goodies.:devil:

[quadgod440ex]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Yeah me neither. Just to fix it with gaskets, new crank, rod, bearings, swingarm bolt, sleeves for that, bushings and what not came to $355. I also have a piston coming and a few other goodies.:devil:

Thats not bad at all .. what kind of crank and rod ?

[Chino886]

Originally posted by quadgod440ex
Thats not bad at all .. what kind of crank and rod ?

You can buy a new OEM crank assembly (rod included) for $250.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
You can buy a new OEM crank assembly (rod included) for $250.

Try $195 buddy. Servicehonda, and if its an 04/05 you can get the update one for that price which isn't listed on their page. The ones that are listed are $210ish.

This is for a Honda crank with the rod already installed and the new crank bearing with seal and new bushing. That was $195ish from servicehonda.

[quadgod440ex]

Ohh ok , yea if i needed to replace a crank and rod i would deffinatly go aftermarket thats why i was just curious if he was replacing with oem or aftermarket cause i thought that would be pretty cheap for aftermarket , Thanks Chino

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by quadgod440ex
Ohh ok , yea if i needed to replace a crank and rod i would deffinatly go aftermarket thats why i was just curious if he was replacing with oem or aftermarket cause i thought that would be pretty cheap for aftermarket , Thanks Chino

OEM is cheaper than the hotrods crank, the falicon one is a honda modded one that is $700. Hot rods are not as good as the honda ones IMO.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by quadgod440ex
Ohh ok , yea if i needed to replace a crank and rod i would deffinatly go aftermarket thats why i was just curious if he was replacing with oem or aftermarket cause i thought that would be pretty cheap for aftermarket , Thanks Chino

Hot Rods crank is comparable to OEM price!

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Hot Rods crank is comparable to OEM price!

Yeah if you consider $60 more comparable.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Yeah if you consider $60 more comparable.

Well, I was using the word "comparable" because until now, when people thought crank.........they immediately though $600 + (i.e. Falicon) ;)

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Well, I was using the word "comparable" because until now, when people thought crank.........they immediately though $600 + (i.e. Falicon) ;)

gotcha. I looked at the falicon. Its like $700 I think or more, and its a Honda crank that has been modded. To me that says somethign about Hondas crank. Sooo I bought a Honda one!

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
gotcha. I looked at the falicon. Its like $700 I think or more, and its a Honda crank that has been modded. To me that says somethign about Hondas crank. Sooo I bought a Honda one!

That makes 2 of us!

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
That makes 2 of us!

So put it together and get some pics up!!! I should start reassembly beginning of next week. My piston is in, and I need to get that stupid reed valve in the bottom end, as mine is messed up.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
So put it together and get some pics up!!! I should start reassembly beginning of next week. My piston is in, and I need to get that stupid reed valve in the bottom end, as mine is messed up.

Well, cases are going out tomorrow to a local speed shop. Gaskets will be ordered ASAP!
Head is going to get a fresh valve job while its off.
Rear shock is coming back from GTT!
A-arms and swing arm are going out for coating tomorrow!

So it might be a couple weeks before I get it put back together! :grr:

[Honda#4]

Well at least you dont have to buy a new car anymore Dave.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by Honda#4
Well at least you dont have to buy a new car anymore Dave.

:p

[xsr_racing28c]

Shucks... Now you can't get that cute little yellow VW Beetle you've been wanting..... :D

~Jay

[Chino886]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Shucks... Now you can't get that cute little yellow VW Beetle you've been wanting..... :D

~Jay

Yellow, naahhhh, think PINK! :blah:

[Honda#4]

Dave would be to big for a VW beetle, his quad fully torn down is bigger than one of those:D

[fatkid400]

I was going to ask if your cases could be welded up and remachined for less then buy new.From your last post I take it thats what your doin?
Glad to see you got your truck back.You might have been able to scrape up all them copper shavings and bought a new truck:p

[Chino886]

Well, did not get good news from the guy that looked at my cases, he said that they were "dead"!

Well, time to look for some cases!

Might have to sell some parts on this bike to keep the cost down on the rebuild.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Well, did not get good news from the guy that looked at my cases, he said that they were "dead"!

Well, time to look for some cases!

Might have to sell some parts on this bike to keep the cost down on the rebuild.

How the heck can a case be dead???

Would selling parts include seat covers...hahaha:p

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
How the heck can a case be dead???

Would selling parts include seat covers...hahaha:p

Beyond repair I guess?

I will have to see what I have going for funds and what I need.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Beyond repair I guess?

I will have to see what I have going for funds and what I need.

I dont see how its unfixable though... you can fix anythign with enough time and money... It didn't look all that bad to fix from the pics I saw either...

[Chino886]

Good news:

PEP big bottle shocks are here and in the garage along with my new GT Thunder MX link/shock!

Woohoo!

They sure do work good when I don't have a motor! LOL!

[xsr_racing28c]

Well snap some pics for us! ~Jay

[Chino886]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Well snap some pics for us! ~Jay

Will do!

[Chino886]

new suspension components.

[Honda#4]

Looking great Dave, you really must be busy on that motor and work cus I can't even get ahold of you anymore LOL!

Looking at those PEP's brings tears to my eyes LOL!!

[IOWAracer]

Dave you gonna get that quad together fast enough to go race teh quad challenge at the Farm mx in INdianola Iowa next weekend Iatvhss races sunday and there is mx taht saturday im gonna go and watch maybe see you there?

[MX450]

How much did that GTT setup run you?

[Chino886]

Originally posted by IOWAracer
Dave you gonna get that quad together fast enough to go race teh quad challenge at the Farm mx in INdianola Iowa next weekend Iatvhss races sunday and there is mx taht saturday im gonna go and watch maybe see you there?

Hey Brock, my cases are still on order, probably won't make it this year like I was planning but I guess stuff happens and it stinks. If I don't have anything going on, I might head up there to check it out.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by MX450
How much did that GTT setup run you?

This is from the GT Thunder website:

Revalve, respring, and link = $345.00.

[xsr_racing28c]

Looks great Dave, can't wait to see you back on that thing!!

~Jay

[Chino886]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Looks great Dave, can't wait to see you back on that thing!!

~Jay

That makes 2 of us! :devil:

How are yours coming along?

[xsr_racing28c]

Mine is nearing completion. I should have it all buttoned up by Saturday nite. Just got all of the little parts to finish her up. I can't wait to finally kick it over...:D

~Jay

[IOWAracer]

Dave Pm me if you want to meet up and fallow me up there im leaving around 8 or so next saturday morning if you wanna convoy up to iowa

[400exrider707]

chino886 - I got my motor back in the frame, and was cleaning the metal shavings out of the right side case cover and found that I have a cracked case as well. My looks like its a victim from the kickstarter however, right near the bearing for the gear of the kicker. I am really not liking little brothers right now.:mad:

Every time I get up to my uncles to try and put this thing together I find something else wrong. I was gonna snap some pics for you last night too, and I had my camera on charge at my appt and completely forgot to grab it. Oh well I guess monday I should be able to snap some pics. How is yours coming along? Still waiting for cases?

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
chino886 - I got my motor back in the frame, and was cleaning the metal shavings out of the right side case cover and found that I have a cracked case as well. My looks like its a victim from the kickstarter however, right near the bearing for the gear of the kicker. I am really not liking little brothers right now.:mad:

Every time I get up to my uncles to try and put this thing together I find something else wrong. I was gonna snap some pics for you last night too, and I had my camera on charge at my appt and completely forgot to grab it. Oh well I guess monday I should be able to snap some pics. How is yours coming along? Still waiting for cases?

Hey Man sorry to hear about that! If it is cracked you should be able to have it fixed, but mine were stress cracked from the crank being thrown around in the cases and chunks were broken out.....

The right hand case is the one that takes a while too......:mad:

I am still waiting on my large shipment to arrive at my honda dealer.

[chad502ex]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Mine is nearing completion. I should have it all buttoned up by Saturday nite. Just got all of the little parts to finish her up. I can't wait to finally kick it over...:D

~Jay
wahoooo.


BTW: nice website you have...

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Hey Man sorry to hear about that! If it is cracked you should be able to have it fixed, but mine were stress cracked from the crank being thrown around in the cases and chunks were broken out.....

The right hand case is the one that takes a while too......:mad:

I am still waiting on my large shipment to arrive at my honda dealer.

Yeah Im gonna try JB weld on it for now, Im letting it sit all weekend, and if doesn't work Ill just order a new one I guess.

[xsr_racing28c]

Originally posted by chad502ex
wahoooo.


BTW: nice website you have...

Thanks Chad, I wanted to have it back together sooner, but time has been a huge restraint on me lately. I am going to most likely be firing it up saturday nite or sunday morning depending on the weather, I'll let you know how everything goes!

~Jay

PS Dave, I'm going to be sending you an email you've been waiting for!!! Check it out in a little bit!!

~Jay

[Chino886]

Just talked to the dealership, all parts are in except the cases but they said anyday! Woohoo!

[Honda#4]

Dave, hows the powdercoated parts coming alone? any pics?

[Chino886]

Only thing I ended up getting PCed was the a-arms and I have not gotten them back yet.

With all the other crap that nickel and dimed me to death with the car, wallet, etc. being stolen, I figured I would only do essential parts and then next year after I have a "normal" life again, I will make her purdy........:p

[Honda#4]

What color did you end up doing for the arms? So did you get any money out of the morons who did it.

[Chino886]

All of my parts are in at the stealership!

A-arms are ready to be picked up!

Now I just have to get my lazy arse in gear and start wrenching again!

:devil:

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
All of my parts are in at the stealership!

A-arms are ready to be picked up!

Now I just have to get my lazy arse in gear and start wrenching again!

:devil:

I fired mine up last night:devil:


It would have been sitting on the ground, but I didn't have the right lock nuts for the balljoints to attach to the spindles for my hosuers,

maybe you can post some pics of your whole build to make up for all the ones I didn't take/post....:blah:

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
I fired mine up last night:devil:


It would have been sitting on the ground, but I didn't have the right lock nuts for the balljoints to attach to the spindles for my hosuers,

maybe you can post some pics of your whole build to make up for all the ones I didn't take/post....:blah:

Will do!

I can't wait to start on the assembly!

[Chino886]

Originally posted by Chino886
All of my parts are in at the stealership!

A-arms are ready to be picked up!

Now I just have to get my lazy arse in gear and start wrenching again!

:devil:

I almost forgot, a new taper bored carb to add to the fire breathing moster as well! :eek2:

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
I almost forgot, a new taper bored carb to add to the fire breathing moster as well! :eek2:

nice.... I'm assuming an FCR? What size?

[Honda#4]

Dave get that quad back together ASAP, looks like I might possibly buy your quad or a different one after all. Mine took a bad crap and it ain't getting off the pot either.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
nice.... I'm assuming an FCR? What size?

43 mm! Yes, FCR! :devil:

[Chino886]

Originally posted by Honda#4
Dave get that quad back together ASAP, looks like I might possibly buy your quad or a different one after all. Mine took a bad crap and it ain't getting off the pot either.

After putting a grand into it I don't know if I will sell it right away!

Need to have some fun with it! :p

[Honda#4]

I understand, I think I might get my quad fixed then trade it in for maybe a LTR but I guess will see what happens. It will probably cost me $250 or more to see what happened.

What really steams my apples is nobody ever belives what I say, they always have to get a second opinion from someone better than me. I'm so mad right now I could punch a dam wall!!

[taino_racing]

any pics of parts

[Chino886]

Originally posted by taino_racing
any pics of parts

I think I am going to pic the box up tomorrow!

[Chino886]

Well good news guys!

Cases are in, along with the other "stuff" that I ordered from Honda.

The 43mm Taper Bore carb arrived and it is beautiful.

Now my head just needs to get back to me!

I am going to try to get the majority of the motor back together this weekend, but we will see how the list of honey-do's goes! :devil:

[Honda#4]

Good Luck getting it back together Dave.

[rlplive]

Originally posted by Chino886
Well good news guys!

Cases are in, along with the other "stuff" that I ordered from Honda.

The 43mm Taper Bore carb arrived and it is beautiful.

Now my head just needs to get back to me!

I am going to try to get the majority of the motor back together this weekend, but we will see how the list of honey-do's goes! :devil:
Good luck man, I hope everything goes back together easily, hey did you say the tusk clutch's are pretty good?

[Chino886]

Originally posted by rlplive
hey did you say the tusk clutch's are pretty good?

Yup, for the price I heard they are good! :cool:

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
Yup, for the price I heard they are good! :cool:

Have you used one personally? I have on my 400ex, and for the price it was OK, but always without fail, it would be somewhat locked up right upon startup. With it pulled in and me hitting the starter button it would creep forward. After warmed up it never did this again. I researched it and apparently if there are crummy materials used for the fibers this is common... it was still only like $30 though so it never really bothered me.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Have you used one personally? I have on my 400ex, and for the price it was OK, but always without fail, it would be somewhat locked up right upon startup. With it pulled in and me hitting the starter button it would creep forward. After warmed up it never did this again. I researched it and apparently if there are crummy materials used for the fibers this is common... it was still only like $30 though so it never really bothered me.

No, but I would use one for the amount of $, I would even do it twice cause I have added up the price for OEM clutch fibers and steels and its insane!

[Insanity18]

we have had pretty good luck with the tusk clutches. great price to.

[Chino886]

just waiting for a right shift fork and the bottom end will be buttoned up!

[taino_racing]

any pics

[taino_racing]

any pics

[taino_racing]

any pics

[Chino886]

soon! I think I have all parts except for Piston rings and circlips but they should be here soon!

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
soon! I think I have all parts except for Piston rings and circlips but they should be here soon!

Mines all together and RIPPING!! But my camera is now broke:ermm:

[Chino886]

yeah, the yard and other shiznit has been keeping me super busy. I should be able to work on it this week, hopefully finishing up this weekend, but we'll see!

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by Chino886
yeah, the yard and other shiznit has been keeping me super busy. I should be able to work on it this week, hopefully finishing up this weekend, but we'll see!

Whens the last time you got to ride it? I know mine was about 3 months or more... it sucked...I rode the other day for maybe an hour, just pounding whoops, and my arms are SORE!

[Chino886]

It was late mid-february............can't wait.

[Chino886]

Went in to garage to start last night, picked up one case halve, put it down and walked away.

Was not in the mood to mess with it!

Will try again tonight!:confused:

[Honda#4]

Dave, if you buy me a plane ticket i'll come down and help ya out. I'll pay you right o way when I get there. Sounds to me like you need a hand.

[Chino886]

Nahh........I just need to do it!

[chad502ex]

ya see,.... it's not a simple few days turnaround to build an engine when case splitting.....

parts have to be ordered, then shipped, then old parts cleaned, then assembled,. and all rely on time for each to get done....

good luck Dave. you can do it!

[Chino886]

Originally posted by chad502ex
ya see,.... it's not a simple few days turnaround to build an engine when case splitting.....

parts have to be ordered, then shipped, then old parts cleaned, then assembled,. and all rely on time for each to get done....

good luck Dave. you can do it!

Yup Chad!

I have an utmost respect for guys that build motors all day! 90% of people have no idea what goes wrong and what it takes to coordinate half of this stuff!

Plus, you have to add into the equation that life still goes on!

Thanks for the vote of confidence Chad! I will be riding/racing soon!:devil:

[Honda#4]

Good luck on the motor Dave.

[rwgtar68]

Yah this definatly is not a 2 day turnaround! I thought it would just take a few days...more like 2 months... I was slackin a bit! I blew it up in february and just finished it yesterday...Definatly worth all the trouble though!!! 3 seperate times I had to order parts and you all know how that goes. But WOW what a difference. I went from stock internals to a 11.5:1 wiseco, Hot Rods Crank & Rod and a Hot Cams stage 2....Good Times!