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  1. F

    2001 Fx470 rings

    Hello, I bought a 2001 fe400 with a 2001fx470e engine in frame off and old man a month back and have blown it up twice already. First the bearing for the counter balance broke, not too big of a deal fix that and rode it for 15hrs and it seems as though the rings on the piston have let go. Was...
  2. ede

    Swingarm bearing / bearing sleeve FE 501 (2002)

    Hi everybody, long time no see, I unpacked the Berg after long time... I remembered from the last ride somewhen in 2019 that the swingarm bearings were worn out. Long Story short - swingarm out, axle out, bearing out, and under a thick clay crust I could find some needles... Sleeve...
  3. V

    Cracked cylinder sleeve on FS650e 2006

    https://imgur.com/a/1nfo196 - picture of the sleeve. So I was taking the cylinder head off to renew my valve springs when I noticed that there was small nodge on top of the cylinder. Further investigation revealed that the whole top of the cylinder sleeve had been cracked clean off. In the...
  4. R

    Conrod/cylinder sleeve

    hi everyone, I'm new here and hope anyone can help me. I'm desperate to find a connecting rod for my 2000 husaberg fe 400.where can I find one? other question, I also need to coat the cylinder sleeve, should I do that or is easier/cheaper to buy one? thanks for your answers, Rui Santos.
  5. G

    Piston and sleeve service

    Hey, it's me again, Mr. broke my whole motor and spending a fortune. Did I join a club? The last thing I've got to decide upon is the scored piston and sleeve problem. I have not yet seen the sleeve or piston, but my mech said both are damaged and in need of replacement. He said that when...
  6. B

    Piston sleeve 'back on the road!!'

    Should I be worried? :cry: If I feel with my finger I can't feel the scratches so their not deep. Any idea as to what caused this. Bike is a 2002 650 SM with 1500 km since rebuild, new nicasil on the sleeve, nearly new piston.
  7. R

    Cylinder Sleeve replating??? 2002 FX 470

    Hi All, Is cylinder replating a viable option vs replacement? I split the case on my motor and the nikasil is flaking and the piston skirt is defective as a reslult. I also found that there is significant play on both ends of the conecting rod. As it looks right now, I am going to be...
  8. jzfe

    Wear sleeve?

    Has anyone been able to come up with a wear sleeve for the waterpump shaft? Mine is grooved already and "weeps" constantly when running. I'll change the seal again and try to position it a little differently if possible(deeper?). I was thinking a wear sleeve like on diesel crank rear main would...
  9. B

    cylinder sleeve

    The coating on my cilinder sleeve is damaged, waht's the cheapest solution, get it recoated (if it's even possible) or should i just get a new sleeve? Anyone know an approximate price for this? Is it possible to loose 0,5l of oil through this kind of damge during about 150km ride? Or do i...
  10. JBSracing

    Cylinder Liner - Nikasil or Steel Sleeve?

    Hi Guys As you know I'm working on a 750cc Husaberg conversion. I have stripped the donor/victim engine and measured all the bits up. I am running a specially made 105mm piston, and a longer stroke. This means that I will have to bore the liner and pack the head up. I have a foundry and...