I took her in because she was spewing oil like a drunk sailor cusses. It was the push rod retaining ring. One of them was cracked.
While I was inspecting the rest of the engine, I noticed a spot on the rear cylinder that appeared to have a "huffing" mark on the cases where the cylinder met up with the case. So I asked Shannon to check it out and replace the base gaskets. Yes, I've been there with a blown base gasket before. Shannon pulled the cylinders and he felt there hadn't been a problem there. You know, that's exactly my luck. Had I told him to leave it alone, it would have been a blow out for sure!
I don't know why I like this...but I do. My CV carburetor....dangling by a thread.
Chessie:
ReplyDeleteOh no !. I hope it doesn't hurt too much. At least you weren't stranded in the middle of no where
bob
Wet Coast Scootin
She will have her top back on again before you know it hon....dont let her get sunburnt in the meantime....and you will be back in the saddle and out on the highways and byways takkjing pics and writing up on your adventures
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I’d be happy with a torque check and compression test. But then again, playing with a set of jugs can be fun also :)
ReplyDeleteWilly, I hear ya...and had we discussed this before the heads were off...that would have been the way to go. I didn't say anything to Shannon until AFTER he had the heads off. BUMMED.
ReplyDeleteLooks like your bike just likes to "Juggle" more than most. I've always liked a nice pair of jugs but natural please, not painted.
ReplyDeleteYa know if she keeps running around topless...she'll catch a cold.
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