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milkman
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rebuild reality Sept 10, 2007 9:24:09 GMT -5

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Post by milkman on Sept 10, 2007 9:24:09 GMT -5

Well, my top end (possibly full motor) rebuild is close to becoming a reality.

After some other distractions, job issues, family, servicing the Airhead etc etc and weighing up my best option, I could be back road rego'd in the new year

SO.....what to do for the top end? Going off similar threads, I'm thinking a 540 Wiseco.

I just want a street-able motor, reliable, not looking for any massive ponies.

suggestions welcome here, particularly if anyone thinks I should upgrade something while I'm there (I predict I'll need new valve seats etc, should I get some new rocker arms etc). I'm a novice with this end on things, and a shop will be doing it for me as I don't have any opp's to "risk it" myself at them moment.

Some other threads in Fuel and Electrics related to this aswell...

Thanks in advance.....

miker Senior Member 1978 SR500E Posts: 341	rebuild reality Sept 10, 2007 10:26:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by miker on Sept 10, 2007 10:26:27 GMT -5 Should be able to build it in about... six days, no? miker

sjef
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rebuild reality Sept 10, 2007 10:42:53 GMT -5

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Post by sjef on Sept 10, 2007 10:42:53 GMT -5

Hallo Milkman,
if you want to keep it stock, do so .
on the other hand if things are worn or broken you might consider an upgrade.
new valve seats why not something bigger ? worn cylinders/liner why not something bigger?etcetera etcetera.There is no end in that. so make up your mind first and stick to it
the only real improvement quality wise are the rockers and camshaft, the after 1984 year of make are of a much better quality meaning less wear.

regards sjef

milkman Senior Member Posts: 967	rebuild reality Sept 10, 2007 10:43:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by milkman on Sept 10, 2007 10:43:53 GMT -5 hahaha

wotavidone Senior Member Posts: 582	rebuild reality Sept 10, 2007 19:09:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wotavidone on Sept 10, 2007 19:09:23 GMT -5 Just make sure you don't make yourself dependent on high octane fuel by running some ridiculously high compression ratio. Mick

milkman
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rebuild reality Sept 11, 2007 7:56:24 GMT -5

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Post by milkman on Sept 11, 2007 7:56:24 GMT -5

Good advice thanks lads
Definitley not looking to go too high comp. Just trying to stay "stockish:" but as Sjef suggests, if something needs it, why not a bit bigger, better etc.

My speedo has 70,000kms on it, and it stopped working a while ago. so I think I'd like some new rocker arms, dual oil feeds, and make it around 540cc.....

Mayeblioek what hopwheels did.....

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Post by miker on Sept 10, 2007 10:26:27 GMT -5

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Post by milkman on Sept 11, 2007 7:56:24 GMT -5