FZR 400 rebuild
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:20 am
Hi
Ok people will probably think I'm crazy but I have never rebuilt a motor and I'm gonna try and rebuild my FZR 400. I pretty much want to do everything to do a complete overhaul. My first question is what needs to be done? ie for top end and bottom end. For the top end I think I need to pull out the old pistons, get a rebore, and replace with new pistons and rings (am I correct so far?). Is that essentially the top end?
Secondly what needs to be done to the bottom end. Is it just a matter of replacing some bearings? Could someone please help me? I really want to do this so I can learn how the whole bike works for future work and also cause I feel that its important to understand how it all works. I'm in no rush as it's along term project and a bit of an obsession of mine to learn how to rebuild a bike. So I'm sure some will laugh but I'm determined to do it even if it ends up costing a little more than paying for it to be done. I have the bike pulled down to the stage where the motor is pretty much out (but its still in the frame) and the tappet cover is off. Now I have the cam chain staring at me and I've come to a halt as I dont want to cut it untill I know where I'm going. So any mechanics/efficianados that want a bit of entertainment guiding me through it here's your chance- MUCH appreciated.
Also is there a site that tells you step-by-step how to do it, preferably with color pics? I know its a lot to ask but hey, if you dont ask then you dont get.
Ok Thanks Gents- I eagerly await any advice/ help on the matter.
Ok people will probably think I'm crazy but I have never rebuilt a motor and I'm gonna try and rebuild my FZR 400. I pretty much want to do everything to do a complete overhaul. My first question is what needs to be done? ie for top end and bottom end. For the top end I think I need to pull out the old pistons, get a rebore, and replace with new pistons and rings (am I correct so far?). Is that essentially the top end?
Secondly what needs to be done to the bottom end. Is it just a matter of replacing some bearings? Could someone please help me? I really want to do this so I can learn how the whole bike works for future work and also cause I feel that its important to understand how it all works. I'm in no rush as it's along term project and a bit of an obsession of mine to learn how to rebuild a bike. So I'm sure some will laugh but I'm determined to do it even if it ends up costing a little more than paying for it to be done. I have the bike pulled down to the stage where the motor is pretty much out (but its still in the frame) and the tappet cover is off. Now I have the cam chain staring at me and I've come to a halt as I dont want to cut it untill I know where I'm going. So any mechanics/efficianados that want a bit of entertainment guiding me through it here's your chance- MUCH appreciated.
Also is there a site that tells you step-by-step how to do it, preferably with color pics? I know its a lot to ask but hey, if you dont ask then you dont get.
Ok Thanks Gents- I eagerly await any advice/ help on the matter.