Hello everyone. I'm hoping those more knowledgeable than me can help me out here please.
My 2007 FS550E has just clicked over to 12,500km. It's running very well and I've no complaints, pulls nice and strong and starts easy on the boot. Such a fun bike.
However, I see the manual calls for the following work to be done at the 120-hour/800-litre mark (which I calculate to be approximately 12,000km):
A. Replace the conrod bearings
B. Check piston pin bearing
C. Replace the balancer shaft bearings
D. Replace the crankshaft main bearings
I've been looking at the parts fiche on AOMC.mx and I'm now left with a few questions which in a nutshell is basically: what parts do I need for this work? I'll get a local shop to do the work for me but they'll need me to source the parts.
The specific questions I have are:
1. Is my only option for A and B above the 'Conrod Rep Kit 501/550 800.30.015.000' or is there some way to get the individual bearings without the conrod itself? Or is it worth just replacing the conrod while I'm at it?
2. Are there 1 or 2 bearings on the balancer shaft? The fiche indicates 1 but the manual says replace bearings, hence my question.
3. What other parts would I need to source for the workshop to have on hand all the parts required to complete this work? Presumably I would need to get the 'Engine case gasket kit 800.30.099.000' but what else? Base gasket? New timing chain and connecting link? All the seals and thrust washers in the 'Crankshaft, Piston' section of the fiche?
Thanks in advance for the guidance!
Of course the other option is just not bother with any of this and just keep riding it as is (and doing regular oil changes and valve checks) until something goes wrong...
My 2007 FS550E has just clicked over to 12,500km. It's running very well and I've no complaints, pulls nice and strong and starts easy on the boot. Such a fun bike.
However, I see the manual calls for the following work to be done at the 120-hour/800-litre mark (which I calculate to be approximately 12,000km):
A. Replace the conrod bearings
B. Check piston pin bearing
C. Replace the balancer shaft bearings
D. Replace the crankshaft main bearings
I've been looking at the parts fiche on AOMC.mx and I'm now left with a few questions which in a nutshell is basically: what parts do I need for this work? I'll get a local shop to do the work for me but they'll need me to source the parts.
The specific questions I have are:
1. Is my only option for A and B above the 'Conrod Rep Kit 501/550 800.30.015.000' or is there some way to get the individual bearings without the conrod itself? Or is it worth just replacing the conrod while I'm at it?
2. Are there 1 or 2 bearings on the balancer shaft? The fiche indicates 1 but the manual says replace bearings, hence my question.
3. What other parts would I need to source for the workshop to have on hand all the parts required to complete this work? Presumably I would need to get the 'Engine case gasket kit 800.30.099.000' but what else? Base gasket? New timing chain and connecting link? All the seals and thrust washers in the 'Crankshaft, Piston' section of the fiche?
Thanks in advance for the guidance!
Of course the other option is just not bother with any of this and just keep riding it as is (and doing regular oil changes and valve checks) until something goes wrong...
The service intervals in the manuals are mostly a guideline / cover-your-*** statement by the manufacturer. Just change the oil regularly and check the filters for particles and stuff. And stay on top of valve adjustment.
