Started on the 1200 prepping the bike for the upcoming work. Sonya was also out with her mother so I had to entertain myself. Took the front off the bike.
Getting fairly good at stripping the bike down in good time.
Intend to replace the timing belt tensioners with the ones from the 1500, same ones and in good shape.
Have to make a timing belt pulley holder. Have some aluminum that I can bend to do the job.
Checked with my local parts store and the OEM head gaskets are some $80.00 each, and would have to get the other bits as well. Looking for a top end gasket set now. Not inexpensive to us here in the north.
Ordered the leak down test kit - $45.00 CDN off Amazon. Should be here Monday and will get cylinders tested next week. Thought it would be prudent to make sure what I could be in for. Don't expect any issue with the piston rings as the engine does not use oil. It is something that I did many years ago so it will be a good refresher.
Going to clean up the bike as a whole from the dirt riding we did in July. Looks worst than it is but needs a good clean.
Some wiring to take care of as well, never ends.
The 1500 is on the road so I won't be without a ride, and Sonya likes the ride of the 1500 as well - win-win all round.
More to follow. Cheers
Intend to replace the timing belt tensioners with the ones from the 1500, same ones and in good shape.
Have to make a timing belt pulley holder. Have some aluminum that I can bend to do the job.
Checked with my local parts store and the OEM head gaskets are some $80.00 each, and would have to get the other bits as well. Looking for a top end gasket set now. Not inexpensive to us here in the north.
Ordered the leak down test kit - $45.00 CDN off Amazon. Should be here Monday and will get cylinders tested next week. Thought it would be prudent to make sure what I could be in for. Don't expect any issue with the piston rings as the engine does not use oil. It is something that I did many years ago so it will be a good refresher.
Going to clean up the bike as a whole from the dirt riding we did in July. Looks worst than it is but needs a good clean.
Some wiring to take care of as well, never ends.
The 1500 is on the road so I won't be without a ride, and Sonya likes the ride of the 1500 as well - win-win all round.
More to follow. Cheers