I recently picked up a neglected 2000 600 FE that of course needs engine work. A fellow had it listed on here back around spring/summertime of this year.
I am in the process of disassembling the engine, and so far, things look promising. Crank rolls smoothly, and no play in con rod big bearing.
A couple things. This bike seems to be rarer than usual, kind of a split model year? I don’t see much information or parts listed for it. I would like to get a service manual, but don’t see one through the usual routes. I let a 99 manual slip through my fingers on fleabay recently, but still see a couple for ‘98 bikes. Will the information included apply to my engine? The biggest difference I notice is my engine has a hydraulic clutch. Previous model year 600’s have a conventional cable actuated clutch?
Second, anyone have miscellaneous parts they may want to part with? The kickstart stop is worn down and had everything jammed up. I think that’s the only thing that saved this poor bike from being completely wrecked. I see a bunch of fine steel in the oil filter cavity (attracted to a magnet) so luckily didn’t go through the engine. However it may have starved it for oil, as the oil pump gears have severely deep pitting. Is it correct that the cylinder doesn’t have a base gasket? This one just had a thin layer of RTV sealant in between the case and cylinder.
To wrap up, my short list of needed parts are, oil pump, kickstart mechanism steel stop, flywheel, starter, starter intermediate gear, and new piston and gasket set. I will send the piston and cylinder out for replating. The rest of the bike is pretty much complete, although beat up. I’d like to get it in running condition before addressing the cosmetic issues.
Thanks for any and all information you fellows might be able to share.
PS, I also have an ‘01 650E basket case I need a lot of chassis parts for as well. But, that’s a whole different post!
I am in the process of disassembling the engine, and so far, things look promising. Crank rolls smoothly, and no play in con rod big bearing.
A couple things. This bike seems to be rarer than usual, kind of a split model year? I don’t see much information or parts listed for it. I would like to get a service manual, but don’t see one through the usual routes. I let a 99 manual slip through my fingers on fleabay recently, but still see a couple for ‘98 bikes. Will the information included apply to my engine? The biggest difference I notice is my engine has a hydraulic clutch. Previous model year 600’s have a conventional cable actuated clutch?
Second, anyone have miscellaneous parts they may want to part with? The kickstart stop is worn down and had everything jammed up. I think that’s the only thing that saved this poor bike from being completely wrecked. I see a bunch of fine steel in the oil filter cavity (attracted to a magnet) so luckily didn’t go through the engine. However it may have starved it for oil, as the oil pump gears have severely deep pitting. Is it correct that the cylinder doesn’t have a base gasket? This one just had a thin layer of RTV sealant in between the case and cylinder.
To wrap up, my short list of needed parts are, oil pump, kickstart mechanism steel stop, flywheel, starter, starter intermediate gear, and new piston and gasket set. I will send the piston and cylinder out for replating. The rest of the bike is pretty much complete, although beat up. I’d like to get it in running condition before addressing the cosmetic issues.
Thanks for any and all information you fellows might be able to share.
PS, I also have an ‘01 650E basket case I need a lot of chassis parts for as well. But, that’s a whole different post!
