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by Brokentechie
Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Engine replacement after CCT failure....
Replies: 7
Views: 757

Re: Engine replacement after CCT failure....

Thanks for all the replies guys (and gals if there are any) - next problem, engine swap done, however the starter had chewed itself inside out so had that done, now when starting there is a god-awful amount of clattering and noise on the starter, and bike is difficult to start. Turned over by hand ...
by Brokentechie
Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:51 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Engine replacement after CCT failure....
Replies: 7
Views: 757

Re: Engine replacement after CCT failure....

Or you could just swap the head over. You wouldn't even have to take the engine out of the frame IIRC. Careful of timing 180 degrees out either...sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs... Not at all, however like I said one of the inlet valves has snapped off completely so I fear there's bore ...
by Brokentechie
Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Engine replacement after CCT failure....
Replies: 7
Views: 757

Engine replacement after CCT failure....

Hi guys, new here and I hope you don't mind me diving in with a Q before I introduce myself. I have a customer with a very poorly VTR - front CCT failed and it currently has 1 very bent inlet and 1 completely broken inlet valve! I have sourced a new engine for a great price, however his is an import ...