I did it !! Started the EVO Build !!!

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by SafetyMan

You gonna have this done by mid May?




I hope so !!!!!!!!






















Keep us informed!

hoping to .... should be done by 4/1

[Sidecar Doug]

Originally Posted by fxr4mikey

hoping to .... should be done by 4/1

If you got all the parts, it should be up and running this weekend.

[RKotter]

[PeaceKeeper]

Good job Mikey. keep the photos coming!

[TerryMiller]

Keep the cylinders covered if it's going to be sitting that way for a while.

Why not put it back together right away?

[MegaGlide]

Cylinder stud rust is probably from washing it and not riding it and letting it get up to full operating temp immediately after. Sitting overnight or longer lets any water that wicks its way in there sit and form rust.

[Xkvator]

Rust...

condensation from temp changes..dew point...and stuff...

Mikey, now's a good time to check the side play in the connecting rods. The specs are in your service manual.

Again, Mike, very proud of you!!

[Berserker]

The carbon on the pistons is normal. Maybe little more then normal.

I am glad I have a TC, where I don't have to drop the motor to pull the top end.

[dynageno]

Very nice Job Mikey. I love looking at pictures with a story.
The bike should run well when your finished with it

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by TerryMiller

Keep the cylinders covered if it's going to be sitting that way for a while.

Why not put it back together right away?

yeah, I'm gonna .....

A buddy on another forum is gonna send me his cam bearing tools, I have to send the jugs out to be honed, clean up the pistons, waiting for the lifter block alignment tools from George's Garage, I have a couple of little 'side jobs' that I'm working on, it's cold (some days) in the garage .......... but it shouldn't be 'TOO LONG' before she goes back together !!


Please educate me, why do you need to cover the cylinders if it is sitting around ? Currently they are sitting on the floor, no covering ........

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by MegaGlide

Cylinder stud rust is probably from washing it and not riding it and letting it get up to full operating temp immediately after. Sitting overnight or longer lets any water that wicks its way in there sit and form rust.

WOW, Thanks Dave, I had NO IDEA...... just what you described happens often. I know I wash it alot of times and then just push it into the garage, where it might sit for several days before it comes out again ..... .NO LONGER !!!

Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by Woody218

Mikey, now's a good time to check the side play in the connecting rods. The specs are in your service manual.

OK, I'll check that tomorrow !!
I'm also checking the end play on the cam tomorrow before I remove it

Again, Mike, very proud of you!!

Thanks !!!!!!

[fxr4mikey]

Originally Posted by Berserker

The carbon on the pistons is normal. Maybe little more then normal.
I should have 'less' build up after this build, I'll no longer be routing back to the A/C


I am glad I have a TC, where I don't have to drop the motor to pull the top end.


No, but you have cam chain = noise, and cam chain tensioner shoes = wear and MONEY to replace and WORRY about ..... Glad I have an EVO


Well, if you had a real bike, like the FXR, you wouldn't mind

[Sonic]

very nice..... I had rust on mine and the mech. said same thing as mega... also if the bike sits outside, even covered up, moisture accumulates and causes that. Mine wasnt as bad as yours. Might have tried to tackle my rebuild in my younger days. Good luck. Sure is nice having all the info from these guys. Good Luck.