Anyone pulled an engine?

VTXorcist · 08-11-2009, 12:34 PM

Well, the bike shop just got back to me about my sheared pipe bolt, and they want to pull the engine and even then they think I'll need a new cylinder. $400 just to try to drill it, though.

Since I only paid $800 for the bike, I'm going to try pulling the engine and getting a better angle to drill myself. The service manual makes it seem doable, but I was concerned about the sections about propping up the bike with a jack or wooden blocks and supporting the engine with a jack. I don't have a motorcycle jack, unfortunately, and I don't want to risk damaging the bike or myself.

Any tips from folks who have done this before?

08-11-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
VTXorcist Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 114	Anyone pulled an engine? Well, the bike shop just got back to me about my sheared pipe bolt, and they want to pull the engine and even then they think I'll need a new cylinder. $400 just to try to drill it, though. Since I only paid $800 for the bike, I'm going to try pulling the engine and getting a better angle to drill myself. The service manual makes it seem doable, but I was concerned about the sections about propping up the bike with a jack or wooden blocks and supporting the engine with a jack. I don't have a motorcycle jack, unfortunately, and I don't want to risk damaging the bike or myself. Any tips from folks who have done this before? __________________ Orange is the fastest color. Red is a close second. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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