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My dealer said they'd warranty this (I'm a master motorcycle mechanic) so I took a pic of the mileage just for the hell of it.
My dealer said they'd warranty this (I'm a master motorcycle mechanic) so I took a pic of the mileage just for the hell of it.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:39
Startin to look like a bike again.
Startin to look like a bike again.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:36
Then I installed the seat cause I forgot I still had to connect the o2 sensors.
Then I installed the seat cause I forgot I still had to connect the o2 sensors.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:32
Install the two fuel tank bolts, cross under tube, and fuel line.
Install the two fuel tank bolts, cross under tube, and fuel line.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:28
Reconnect the fuel gage connector and use the clip for the wiring so it doesn't contact the motor and burn.
Reconnect the fuel gage connector and use the clip for the wiring so it doesn't contact the motor and burn.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:24
Took this oppurtunity to fill the engine oil before I forgot.
Took this oppurtunity to fill the engine oil before I forgot.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:20
Next the coil pack and wires. Remember, the smaller connector is unused but it does clip on to the plastic behind the coil pack. I forgot about this and it took me a while to realize where it went.
Next the coil pack and wires. Remember, the smaller connector is unused but it does clip on to the plastic behind the coil pack. I forgot about this and it took me a while to realize where it went.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:16
Reinstall the motor mount.
Reinstall the motor mount.
0 2017/02/05 21:00:12
Install the gaskets and the covers. The SM states the left side use short bolts and the right side uses long bolts
Install the gaskets and the covers. The SM states the left side use short bolts and the right side uses long bolts
0 2017/02/05 20:46:29
Reconnect all the electrical connectors.
Reconnect all the electrical connectors.
0 2017/02/05 20:46:25
I installed the air cleaner backing plate to the throttle body before torquing the t body bolts. Once torqued I reinstalled the sensor to the throttle body and torqued the air cleaner plate down. Make sure you have the two o rings on the back of it. I was under the impression i would have to remove an adapter plate on the intake so it would fit the larger t body but there was nothing to remove.
I installed the air cleaner backing plate to the throttle body before torquing the t body bolts. Once torqued I reinstalled the sensor to the throttle body and torqued the air cleaner plate down. Make sure you have the two o rings on the back of it. I was under the impression i would have to remove an adapter plate on the intake so it would fit the larger t body but there was nothing to remove.
0 2017/02/05 20:46:21
Installing the injectors and fuel rail/hose to the new throttle body. Also, put the flanges on the ghrottle body before you put the rubber gaskets on.
Installing the injectors and fuel rail/hose to the new throttle body. Also, put the flanges on the ghrottle body before you put the rubber gaskets on.
0 2017/02/05 20:46:17
Oil breathers installed and torqued.
Oil breathers installed and torqued.
0 2017/02/05 20:46:14
Once the rocker arms are installed it's time to install the oil breathers. Mine came with new bolts that had thread locker on them already so I didn't use any additional thread locker.
Once the rocker arms are installed it's time to install the oil breathers. Mine came with new bolts that had thread locker on them already so I didn't use any additional thread locker.
0 2017/02/05 20:46:10
Torque to spec like everything else.
Torque to spec like everything else.
0 2017/02/05 20:46:06
Make sure the push rods are at their lowest point before installing the rocker arms.
Make sure the push rods are at their lowest point before installing the rocker arms.
0 2017/02/05 20:46:02
Install the rocker box, then the pushrods. I used the kit supplied perfect fit pushrods, so there's no adjustment. The tapered end of the pushrods goes up.
Install the rocker box, then the pushrods. I used the kit supplied perfect fit pushrods, so there's no adjustment. The tapered end of the pushrods goes up.
0 2017/02/05 20:38:04
Install your rocker box gaskets and make sure the oil breather passage is covered as shown in the SM.
Install your rocker box gaskets and make sure the oil breather passage is covered as shown in the SM.
0 2017/02/05 20:37:59
Don't know why this came up twice.
Don't know why this came up twice.
0 2017/02/05 20:37:54
Pushrod covers assembled.
Pushrod covers assembled.
0 2017/02/05 20:37:49
I fought these springs so I used coated plier handles to push down so I could install the clips.
I fought these springs so I used coated plier handles to push down so I could install the clips.
0 2017/02/05 20:37:44
Disassembled the pushrod cover to replace the inside o ring.
Disassembled the pushrod cover to replace the inside o ring.
0 2017/02/05 20:37:40
The longer bolts.
The longer bolts.
0 2017/02/05 20:37:35
After installing the gasket, slide the heads on. The bolts on the left side of the heads are short, while the center are long. These too have initial torque, final torque, then an additional 90 degrees.
After installing the gasket, slide the heads on. The bolts on the left side of the heads are short, while the center are long. These too have initial torque, final torque, then an additional 90 degrees.
0 2017/02/05 20:37:30
The head gaskets specify which side is up. So do some of the others.
The head gaskets specify which side is up. So do some of the others.
0 2017/02/05 20:31:01
Remove the exhaust gaskets if you haven't already.
Remove the exhaust gaskets if you haven't already.
0 2017/02/05 20:30:55
Clean surface. Be sure to clean the top as well.
Clean surface. Be sure to clean the top as well.
0 2017/02/05 20:30:50
Dirty head/gasket surface.
Dirty head/gasket surface.
0 2017/02/05 20:30:42
Two nice big jugs-Er um cylinder jugs.
Two nice big jugs-Er um cylinder jugs.
0 2017/02/05 20:30:35
See I told you. Anyway, compress the rings and gently tap the cylinder down.
See I told you. Anyway, compress the rings and gently tap the cylinder down.
0 2017/02/05 20:30:26
Cylinder installed. The next pic shows the piston ring compressor pliers I used to install the cylinder.
Cylinder installed. The next pic shows the piston ring compressor pliers I used to install the cylinder.
0 2017/02/05 20:30:18
Install the new seal for the cylinder, and place the smaller orange o ring on the case. There is a slight recess where it goes so it will seal against the cylinder.
Install the new seal for the cylinder, and place the smaller orange o ring on the case. There is a slight recess where it goes so it will seal against the cylinder.
0 2017/02/05 20:30:09
Lubricate the Pistons with a little oil, then Install the new Pistons by installing one c clip in each, then installing them onto the rods, that way you only have to put one c clip on while it's over the engine.
Lubricate the Pistons with a little oil, then Install the new Pistons by installing one c clip in each, then installing them onto the rods, that way you only have to put one c clip on while it's over the engine.
0 2017/02/05 20:22:02
Getting the pistons ready, be sure to position the rings according to the diagram in the SM.
Getting the pistons ready, be sure to position the rings according to the diagram in the SM.
0 2017/02/05 20:21:57
Install both lifter covers next.
Install both lifter covers next.
0 2017/02/05 20:21:52
Install the anti rotation pin, then the gasket.
Install the anti rotation pin, then the gasket.
0 2017/02/05 20:21:47
Install the lifters so the oil hole lines up with the crank case passages. Check SM. I soaked my lifters in syn 3 for a few hours while I tore down the motor.
Install the lifters so the oil hole lines up with the crank case passages. Check SM. I soaked my lifters in syn 3 for a few hours while I tore down the motor.
0 2017/02/05 20:21:41
Torque specs-use em or pay the price. These gears have initial torque, and final torque specs. Each gets torqued to 15 ft lbs, then the crank bolt (smaller 1/2 head) gets torqued to 24 ft lbs and the cam (larger 9/16 head) gets torqued to 34 ft lbs.
Torque specs-use em or pay the price. These gears have initial torque, and final torque specs. Each gets torqued to 15 ft lbs, then the crank bolt (smaller 1/2 head) gets torqued to 24 ft lbs and the cam (larger 9/16 head) gets torqued to 34 ft lbs.
0 2017/02/05 20:21:36
Next reinstall the sprockets and chain/tensioner. I found it easier to set the timing marks with the gears in the chain, and then install the locking tool, then install the gears to the cam plate. The locking tool only fits one way, and I highly suggest buying it.
Next reinstall the sprockets and chain/tensioner. I found it easier to set the timing marks with the gears in the chain, and then install the locking tool, then install the gears to the cam plate. The locking tool only fits one way, and I highly suggest buying it.
0 2017/02/05 19:55:34
Install the cam gears without the chain, then place a straight edge against the sprockets, and try to insert the appropriate feeler gage in between the straight edge and the cam sprocket. Check SM for proper feeler gage. If you can fit it in between the two, you need to use a different cam spacer. The cam spacer kit isn't included in the 117 kit. When you measure this, set the timing marks so it's easier to install the gears when you get the chain on it.
Install the cam gears without the chain, then place a straight edge against the sprockets, and try to insert the appropriate feeler gage in between the straight edge and the cam sprocket. Check SM for proper feeler gage. If you can fit it in between the two, you need to use a different cam spacer. The cam spacer kit isn't included in the 117 kit. When you measure this, set the timing marks so it's easier to install the gears when you get the chain on it.
0 2017/02/05 19:55:28
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