Rebuild on the "FREE SHEE"

[Wifesblaster]

Well I was making good progress then of course everything went to chit! I broke a head stud torqueing down the cool head. Luckily it didn't break inside the cylinder. I don't know how this happened. The manual calls for 20 ft pounds on the head nuts. I went 10 15 20 ft pounds. The 2nd to last one broke. So I had to take the head off and get it out with a pair of vice grips. I'm going to try to go to a hardware store tomorrow instead of ordering the kit for 50 bucks. I took a lot of pictures and will be posting soon.

 

[OConnor Racing]

If one broke, all of them should be changed. The guy before you had a heavy hand and stretched the bolts.

 

[Wifesblaster]

Well then it looks like I'll be ordering a new kit. Thanks.

 

[Wifesblaster]

Coated everything really good with premix before installing.


Oiled the main bearings.


Installed pistons.


Cool head


Head installed head


And then the broken head bolt.

 

[Herpderplol]

You don't need that....



(Not responsible for your engine if you listen)

 

[Wifesblaster]

You don't need that....



(Not responsible for your engine if you listen)

It's getting put together the right way. I would never assemble it with a missing stud.

 

[Awk08]

lookin good so far mike, besides the broken stud, be glad you caught it during assembly instead of during a ride !!!

 

[Wifesblaster]

lookin good so far mike, besides the broken stud, be glad you caught it during assembly instead of during a ride !!!

Absolutely! Not a big deal. I have plenty of other stuff to do while I'm waiting. Looking forward to the wild ride, when is it?

 

[Racer51]

just remember it can always get worse few of us ever catch these moments when it it matters most. man I bet you were cussin when it happened though. o lala vf4s this bike is getting spoiled

 

[Wifesblaster]

Yeah it's not that big of a deal. I had to stop myself from throwing the torque wrench across the garage! My studs will be here Thursday or Friday. I got the VF4's for $200 shipped. I think it will rip.

 

[dksix]

Set backs suck but better to find the studs weren't 100% now than later causing a leak out on the trail. You're doing it right, that's something that pays off every time you take it out.

 

[cav4ever]

Looking good mike I installed my t5's and vf4's this past weekend and what a difference really work well with the porting

 

[Wifesblaster]

Awesome really looking forward to getting this thing back together. Did you find a clutch cover yet? Can't wait to repay the favor!

 

[dakine97]

i cant wait to see a vid of this thing man!!! I hope it murders

 

[Wifesblaster]

i cant wait to see a vid of this thing man!!! I hope it murders

Your not the only one. I'm hoping to have it together by Sunday.

 

[Wifesblaster]

Studs will be here tomorrow. Then it's time for the progress

 

[alexdockery]

Hey did you keep that single carb setup? If so use it! You'll love it tuning is soooo easy then! Only one carb to tear into instead of two...

 

[Wifesblaster]

No I got rid of it. I read pros and cons about it. I'm pretty good with carbs now. Everything I read states two carbs produce more power. Also a lot of people were having problems jetting the single, they couldn't get it smooth on all circuits.

 

[alexdockery]

I guess i wasn't aware of any major problems with it, there is a guy down the street he runs that setup and he likes it.

 

[cav4ever]

WHAT DUAL CARBS = MORE POWER uh mike can I have my carbs back bahahaha