Joined Jun 2009
199 Posts | 23+
Eureka CA
Well, have emailed back and forth a bit with the owner and this is what I have found out.
He is the original owner and bought the bike in '02. It is a 550, it has e-start, it is a 6 speed and has an 18" rear wheel. Sure sounds like an FE... :?
He is the original owner and bought the bike in '02. It is a 550, it has e-start, it is a 6 speed and has an 18" rear wheel. Sure sounds like an FE... :?
Joined Jun 2009
199 Posts | 23+
Eureka CA
berger said:
I spoke with him on the phone today and he is adament (sp) that it's a 550 and he bought it from the dealer this way. Maybe it's an FC conversion the shop did and he's not aware of it.
At any rate, I'm more than likely going to buy this bike regardless. It dropped a valve so it needs work. It does however have a new cam, cam sprocket (steel one) and followers. I'll upgrade all the internals when I rebuild it.
I'll post up some pics when I take possession of it.
Joined Jun 2009
199 Posts | 23+
Eureka CA
A little more information. I should have brought this up earlier but the bike has a front number plate instead of a headlight and no tail light. I didn't think anything of it before. Duuuuhhh... 
It really sounds like a converted FC. The number on the cylinder is 5532032.
It really sounds like a converted FC. The number on the cylinder is 5532032.
Joined Jun 2009
199 Posts | 23+
Eureka CA
Taffy said:
What would you like to discuss regarding the gearing? I'll be talking to you about parts pretty soon. Gonna mail a check to the gentleman on Monday then post up on U-Ship and see what kind of a deal I can get on shipping.
Joined Jun 2009
199 Posts | 23+
Eureka CA
Okay, here it is. Most definately looks to be a converted FC.
Since FCs didn't have a kickstand, one was installed.
Damage to the head from a broken valve.
The rest of the parts.
The engine that's going in the bike. 2008 FE550 complete with carb, carb boot, ignition with coil and throttle assembly, purchased from another inmate.
Since FCs didn't have a kickstand, one was installed.
Damage to the head from a broken valve.
The rest of the parts.
The engine that's going in the bike. 2008 FE550 complete with carb, carb boot, ignition with coil and throttle assembly, purchased from another inmate.
Joined Nov 2001
17K Posts | 774+
Ely, England
not saying you can't but you're going to have a lot of trouble getting the ignitions working! the two are totally different systems Brucifer.
the head is easily repairable and I caught a chunk out of sight and that must be skimmed smooth and flat as well.
the original engine that you have needs these changes
later tensioner blade
later decomp with modified spring
look for "tuliped" inlets and have them machined straight as they are 160 bucks each- then seats cut
clutch drum will be all slotted so neutral will be a pig to find
gear selector - grind the edges where the metal is spreading - helps gear change
carb worn
sledge mod / do your own or mine?
put sealed cam bearings in as opposed to the open ones it has now
with regards electric start
starter repair kit
upgrade starter motor
CTZ7s battery
look at the doc for setting the ignition timing correctly
upgrading the ADC will be cheaper/more expensive depending on whether you have an alloy cam sprocket or not and if the cam shoulder protrudes as to whether you have to have this machined off or not.
regards
Taffy
the head is easily repairable and I caught a chunk out of sight and that must be skimmed smooth and flat as well.
the original engine that you have needs these changes
later tensioner blade
later decomp with modified spring
look for "tuliped" inlets and have them machined straight as they are 160 bucks each- then seats cut
clutch drum will be all slotted so neutral will be a pig to find
gear selector - grind the edges where the metal is spreading - helps gear change
carb worn
sledge mod / do your own or mine?
put sealed cam bearings in as opposed to the open ones it has now
with regards electric start
starter repair kit
upgrade starter motor
CTZ7s battery
look at the doc for setting the ignition timing correctly
upgrading the ADC will be cheaper/more expensive depending on whether you have an alloy cam sprocket or not and if the cam shoulder protrudes as to whether you have to have this machined off or not.
regards
Taffy
Joined Jun 2009
199 Posts | 23+
Eureka CA
Logjump- The bike is set up for e-start as well as the new engine, so, it will be e-start and kick.
Taffy- Why will it be hard so hard to get the ignition working? I know they are two different systems. Does the Kokusun have a seperate CDI that I failed to get?
Taffy- Why will it be hard so hard to get the ignition working? I know they are two different systems. Does the Kokusun have a seperate CDI that I failed to get?
brucifer said:Taffy- Why will it be hard so hard to get the ignition working? I know they are two different systems. Does the Kokusun have a seperate CDI that I failed to get?
Judging by Taffy's response, he didn't read that you've already purchased the 08' 550 motor or comprehend the fact that it came with everything you listed. I think you're gonna have awesome bike with the motor swap and it should be easy peasy! Congrats.
log
Joined Jun 2009
199 Posts | 23+
Eureka CA
logjump said:brucifer said:Taffy- Why will it be hard so hard to get the ignition working? I know they are two different systems. Does the Kokusun have a seperate CDI that I failed to get?
Judging by Taffy's response, he didn't read that you've already purchased the 08' 550 motor or comprehend the fact that it came with everything you listed. I think you're gonna have awesome bike with the motor swap and it should be easy peasy! Congrats.
log
Thanks a lot logjump, I appreciate it!
I contacted the gentleman I bought the engine from earlier today and will have the CDI and wiring harness on the way to me tomorrow. So now, hopefully, the swap WILL be easy peasy! Thanks again.
Bruce
Joined Nov 2001
17K Posts | 774+
Ely, England
you are a pair of tarts aren't you!
started with coil and I was right to point out that there is a fair bit of work involved. now you have the black box coming and you can mount everything on the correct brackets and make something for the coil and.....
when it's all done tell me it was "easy"!!!
lets talk gearing and get back to the real MEAT of the subject?
tried 15/45 the other night and it was far better than 14/42 and that was wayyyyyy better than 13/39 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
regards
Taffy
started with coil and I was right to point out that there is a fair bit of work involved. now you have the black box coming and you can mount everything on the correct brackets and make something for the coil and.....
when it's all done tell me it was "easy"!!!
lets talk gearing and get back to the real MEAT of the subject?
tried 15/45 the other night and it was far better than 14/42 and that was wayyyyyy better than 13/39 :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
regards
Taffy
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