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galenernest · 11-09-2008, 07:19 PM

Well guys, some of you might remember that I ran my YZF 600r at the ToR at PIR in September. This was after I destroyed second gear on a Skyline offshoot. So, after the bike got a fresh tranny, I took it to PIR and blew it up.

Before that happened, somehow the bike made it all the way out to Pullman, Wa and back.

After that, I broke a tooth off of second gear on a group ride through Skyline and side roads. So, special thanks to Jeff for convincing Gene to let me borrow his Bandit while we waited for parts to fix my transmission. So, I got to ride this Bandit 1200 for a few weeks.

Once the transmission was done, I rode the YZF around for a while and then took it to PIR. On the straight away, some guy passed me like I was standing still (he was on a Busa, though) so I slammed down to fifth gear thinking I could catch up and get him in the corner. Instead, I blew a con rod bearing and heard a nasty clank from my engine!

(Thanks XQSME for the picture)

So, it was time to fix my motor. Dropping it took a couple hours.

I went home. The bike sat for a few weeks. It got lonely without its motor, so I gave it some intimate company.

Meanwhile, we tore the motor apart, and found that I had ruined the crank shaft. So, we replaced the crankshaft with a good used one. (thank god, because a new crankshaft is close to a thousand dollars!)

We pulled the cylinder head and cylinders off as one unit, strapping them together to save a gasket.

Engine cracked open. Looks kinda scary!

My tranny.

The bad crankshaft.

More naked engine.

This is a neat trick. Use cardboard to keep track of all the bolts. This makes reassembly go a lot quicker and more smoothly.

And, I decided to drop the front sprocket down a tooth for a little more "wow." Now the bike might actually pull 6th gear at PIR. Lookout, Busa!!!

And, finally it was finished yesterday. I rode it around yesterday afternoon and most of today. It's running better than ever, and with that new front sprocket, she really gets going!

It feels soooo nice to be riding again. Special thanks to Gene at Doc Browns, and thanks to Jeff for not breaking my piston rings. Without your help, I'd be taking the bus all winter long.

jecpdx · 11-09-2008, 08:20 PM

Good post. Thanks and congrats. If only I had a YZF...

DucatiGirl · 11-09-2008, 09:15 PM

Man, that is one heck of a story. It was very entertaining, and I am glad things worked out for you. Loved the pics, too! It sure beats having to take the bus

Shrek X · 11-09-2008, 10:38 PM

great job!

CopperSV1 · 11-09-2008, 11:06 PM

Good job putting it back together! You Mechanically Inclined folks make me envious.

JaneHonda · 11-10-2008, 09:57 AM

I like the cardboard idea. I will have to try that if I have to work on a vehicular again soon...

BTW, you need to put a warning up on your thread. NWS, nekkid engine pics... B)

bicycle_ben · 11-10-2008, 02:01 PM

the cardboard idea is awesome im going to use that! my 2nd gear is toast but my poor bike is my only ride and i cant afford the down time to fix it so i just shift 1st to 3rd ...

rookie · 11-10-2008, 05:37 PM

Good luck, I love the step by step photos ;back at the bat cave. lets all hope for a great upcoming summer!

RevrdMark · 11-10-2008, 06:53 PM

Congratulations!! Job well done! ::handing you a wire brush to get the grease out from under your fingernails :::

Daves02r6 · 11-10-2008, 09:03 PM

So you will be taking the bike to the next upcoming TOR I hope ????? I guess it will be a huge group like last year.

galenernest · 11-10-2008, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Daves02r6

So you will be taking the bike to the next upcoming TOR I hope ????? I guess it will be a huge group like last year.

I'll be at the first ToR next year, but it may not be on the YZF. Rumor has it that there's a track bike in the works for me

Twisties4me · 11-13-2008, 07:15 PM

Good job. I went out today for a little bit. Its a bit chilly after the sun goes down though. mmm I love electrics, keeps me prety toasty.


11-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
galenernest Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: year 'round	My nightmare from hell lives again! (ToR aftermath) Well guys, some of you might remember that I ran my YZF 600r at the ToR at PIR in September. This was after I destroyed second gear on a Skyline offshoot. So, after the bike got a fresh tranny, I took it to PIR and blew it up. Before that happened, somehow the bike made it all the way out to Pullman, Wa and back. After that, I broke a tooth off of second gear on a group ride through Skyline and side roads. So, special thanks to Jeff for convincing Gene to let me borrow his Bandit while we waited for parts to fix my transmission. So, I got to ride this Bandit 1200 for a few weeks. Once the transmission was done, I rode the YZF around for a while and then took it to PIR. On the straight away, some guy passed me like I was standing still (he was on a Busa, though) so I slammed down to fifth gear thinking I could catch up and get him in the corner. Instead, I blew a con rod bearing and heard a nasty clank from my engine! (Thanks XQSME for the picture) So, it was time to fix my motor. Dropping it took a couple hours. I went home. The bike sat for a few weeks. It got lonely without its motor, so I gave it some intimate company. Meanwhile, we tore the motor apart, and found that I had ruined the crank shaft. So, we replaced the crankshaft with a good used one. (thank god, because a new crankshaft is close to a thousand dollars!) We pulled the cylinder head and cylinders off as one unit, strapping them together to save a gasket. Engine cracked open. Looks kinda scary! My tranny. The bad crankshaft. More naked engine. This is a neat trick. Use cardboard to keep track of all the bolts. This makes reassembly go a lot quicker and more smoothly. And, I decided to drop the front sprocket down a tooth for a little more "wow." Now the bike might actually pull 6th gear at PIR. Lookout, Busa!!! And, finally it was finished yesterday. I rode it around yesterday afternoon and most of today. It's running better than ever, and with that new front sprocket, she really gets going! It feels soooo nice to be riding again. Special thanks to Gene at Doc Browns, and thanks to Jeff for not breaking my piston rings. Without your help, I'd be taking the bus all winter long.

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11-09-2008, 08:20 PM	#2
jecpdx Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2008 From: PDX	Good post. Thanks and congrats. If only I had a YZF...


11-09-2008, 09:15 PM	#3
DucatiGirl Training Wheels Joined: May 2007 From: Portland I Ride: Ninja 250	Man, that is one heck of a story. It was very entertaining, and I am glad things worked out for you. Loved the pics, too! It sure beats having to take the bus


11-09-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
Shrek X Mr. 500,000 Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland I Ride: VTX	great job!


11-09-2008, 11:06 PM	#5
CopperSV1 Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Keizer,Ore I Ride: 03 Suzuki SV1000S	Good job putting it back together! You Mechanically Inclined folks make me envious.


11-10-2008, 09:57 AM	#6
JaneHonda Endorsed Joined: Jul 2008 From: Canby, OR I Ride: 08 Ninja 250	I like the cardboard idea. I will have to try that if I have to work on a vehicular again soon... BTW, you need to put a warning up on your thread. NWS, nekkid engine pics... B)


11-10-2008, 02:01 PM	#7
bicycle_ben Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2007 From: Lake Oswego, or I Ride: a suzuki RF900R and a bicycle :)	the cardboard idea is awesome im going to use that! my 2nd gear is toast but my poor bike is my only ride and i cant afford the down time to fix it so i just shift 1st to 3rd ...


11-10-2008, 05:37 PM	#8
rookie Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: port. or. I Ride: 07 zx6r	Good luck, I love the step by step photos ;back at the bat cave. lets all hope for a great upcoming summer!


11-10-2008, 06:53 PM	#9
RevrdMark Endorsed Joined: Nov 2007 From: Vancouver, WA I Ride: 93 ZX600R Ninja	Congratulations!! Job well done! ::handing you a wire brush to get the grease out from under your fingernails :::


11-10-2008, 09:03 PM	#10
Daves02r6 Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2007 From: Tigard I Ride: 02 R6	So you will be taking the bike to the next upcoming TOR I hope ????? I guess it will be a huge group like last year.


11-13-2008, 07:15 PM	#12
Twisties4me Zone Head Joined: Aug 2006 From: Banks, Or. I Ride: U ride?	Good job. I went out today for a little bit. Its a bit chilly after the sun goes down though. mmm I love electrics, keeps me prety toasty.