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I wouldn't even look for another engine. I mean, I'd run the bike as it is. Unless you hear more noise than usual, I wouldn't even worry about it. They are tough engines and, ifyou didn't actually know about the cam scratches, I bet there's nothing about the performance that would highlight it...... right? I bet there are engines out there in daily use with much worse goings on inside them..
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Last edited by James England; 03-12-2012, 06:20 AM.XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model. -
My thoughts also, James. If you look at the outsides of where the cams are spinning in the journals, you can see where they are smooth. Looks like the damage was done a while ago, and now they are straightening themselves out and running true now.
I absolutely disagree with you though about your engine statement. I think everyone needs a FEW extra engines.. just in case.
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...............if for no other reason than just for just in case the bike gets dropped and causes catostrophic engine damage...........Originally posted by trbig View Post
I absolutely disagree with you though about your engine statement. I think everyone needs a FEW extra engines.. just in case. 81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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+1 on the extra engine. Got one sitting there "just in case" Of course one of these days I might get a bike that is fine except for a basket case engine and end up putting said engine in it, but for now, I have a spare sitting a waiting just in case.
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Marty; the good news polish the bearing surfaces of the cam and head, clean it well and you' ll run well for a very very long time.
more good news is that your crankshaft and rods won't have this type of damage.
Bad news I see this type of damage all the time on motors that have sat for years with old dirty oil in them. what happens is that over time the contaminates in the old oil will set up a electrolysis process where the aluminum is in direct contact with steel, so aluminum oxide forms and transfers to the steel, and when the motor is started it scores both sides. this does not happen with the crank because the steel and aluminum are not in direct contact. it does happen where the piston contacts the cylinder wall but most folks put fresh oil down each hole before starting and the oxide is washed away pretty quickly.Alias Larry R in Kelso WA
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plus James and Tod are both right about running it afterwardLast edited by lvrsnr; 03-13-2012, 12:46 PM.Alias Larry R in Kelso WA
When in dought, punch it.
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