rebuild

G'day All What is the general consensus on when a motor should be rebuilt? I've just bought my FS650 (05 model), it's got 124 hours on the clock, 6500kms (thats just 0ver 4000 miles in Yank speak). The engine has had regular oil changes, every 500k's and the valves checked at 100 hours. Never...

Hi, After reading through the site on occasion and been thoroughly entertained I have just joined. Ive read somewhere on here, but cant find it again. I think it was nzberg that there are 5mm schrader valve bodies to convert the resovoir fill valve. Can anyone point me to where i can get...

Hi Boys Recently the bike developed some engine noises. :( Miles from nowhere in the middle of the bush of course and so decided to ride it out for a couple of hours. Anyway the noise turned out to be rocker arm bearing colapse on the intake and the subsequent cam damage - it removed a fair...

Engine is a 2002 650, just did a rebuild on it, here is a list of things I did to it: - X2 cam - New 450 high compression piston + replated the sleeve - new upgraded rockers - new camchain + upgraded the tensioner to the later style - upgraded the balancer to the 07 model - new bearing...

Well it has been one week since I bought a 2002 FX 650, and I just finished removing the engine. Carb need adjustment, no problem. Valves need adjusting, no problem Stator had water on it, and the flywheel is a little rusty....well it was a good deal. Drained oil....metal shavings...

I just saw an add for a 2005 650 that has 2000km, and it's already got 20hrs on a rebuild! :shock: Is this normal? I was just talking to my wife about a new bike when I saw this, and the conversation stopped. I can do 2000km inside of 4 months, so I really don't like the sound of rebuilding...

i went for what turned out to be a very short ride today on my 01 470 i noticed a graiting sound coming from the engine i stopped it right away when i got home after getting a lift in a van from a friend of mine i stripped the engine down right away.. the main bearings have gone one of the...

H i Guys, Does anybody know if a fork rebuild kit is available for my 1997 FC 501, or if there might be a KTM kit that would be compatible, Cheers.

Anyone on here had to rebuild an 05 650 ? Any ideas? I was hoping to do more KMs on the bike than I have done before I had these issues. 89hrs 5000km (only the best oil used Amsoil 20/50w every 400kms)

Hi Guys Rebuilt my 2000 fe501e. New main bearings, new cam, new cam bearings, new clutch shaft bearing, valve job, new piston, new cyl plating, new cam chain, rebuilt crank, new '03 rockers. I think that's it. Got her all back together and after about an hour of use a high frequency vibration...

As you might have read in my other thread, I've been having some problems with my 2002 husa 650, I was planning on an engine rebuild this winter anyway, so I'm gonna move that up a bit and start on it now. When I go and order all my parts from the dealer I want to have as much info on the...

Hi guys Just wondering if there are any rebuild videos out there before I venture into the unknown and strip the motor. I have some manuals but i thought any vids would be cool. Ta

My FC450 started "knocking" on friday. I talked to the local seller, and he says that bearings are on their way out. I now need to split the engine to have a look. I'm rather mechanicially minded, but I've never done this before. Is there a step by step guide somewhere to split the engine...

ok i am now a bit cheesed off, just replaced cam chain, cam & bearings/rocker bearings total cost £200 quid. yes the chain was goosed the cam very light pick up marks but still usable. all back together starts ok but still sounds bad .all adjusted up correct I am thinking it could be a...

i have a 2000 fe 501 e . about every 3 weeks i have to refill the mastercylinder with mineral oil . this is a brand new unit , as my old one was doing the same thing . it is a 5.0 . it is leaking from where the lever puts pressure on pump . . it cost me 70.00 for the new unit , a rebuild kit...

Hi Guys, I've been reading here for years, and learned a lot. I've never really had a need to post, until now. So I signed up, and here goes. My 2000 FE501E has served me very well. Mostly play riding in the desert, and some recent dual sport. It is close to 200 hours, and I'm thinking I...

as you would expect a super grunty motor , but i forgot 1 thing . i should have replaced the auto decomp arm on the cam , before the work done it would turn over easy on the e start . now with the boost in compression the little motor struggles to turn the thing over . so i just...

just curious , does anyone know of the longest interval between rebuilds ? i have noted a few 200 hour rebuilds how long could the latest generation berg engines last , if very well maintained and not flogged, but treated with respect ?

After 8000km and 200h of perfect running, my fs 650 e stopped for a broken valve spring (and consequently bended valve): Engine was always threated like a son, always warmed up properly, I can only remember having done some misgearing and overrevs (but isn't the bike supposed to have a rev...

I have a 1995 501 that has been sitting in my garage ever since it broke down 5+ years ago. A valve broke off and punched a hole in the top of the piston. It needs a new piston and valves to bring it back to life and possibly a mechanic because i'm not sure if I can do it on my own. I need...