TE450 Bike Rebuild (orignally "Lots of metal last oil change!")

So the bike is back together. I just feel like it is missing something... Anyone know why it won't fire?























George is waiting to get the cylinder back from the nickel plater and I "should" have the motor back tomorrow if everything goes well. This is cutting it close for my trip as I leave for a 6 day Baja ride to Cabo on the 22nd. George says I need to get 500 - 600 easy miles on the bike to break it in. I'll post more photos when its up and running!

-Blake

Unless I missed something in this compelling saga, what did George actually find wrong with the motor and what are you/he doing to it?

You asked this before, and I posted the original quote. I guess you missed this twice? Are you asking another question that I didn't answer?

He is also installing a counter balancer, new main bearings and new intake valves.

-Blake

I'm not sure, and will ask, but I believe it was the stock lower rod bearing, but I know that for the main bearings he hates what Husky uses for stock and he has some way better French bearings that he is using.

-Blake

Good post...wish I could see the pictures. When it's all together let's meet at Killarneys for beer.

I can't wait to hear how much of a difference the counter balancer makes.

You can't see the photos? I can, can everyone else?

I'd love to meet you and grab a beer at Killarneys sometime.

George is getting the cylinder Monday, so I should get the motor back Tuesday evening. I need to put on 100 easy street miles, change the oil, and check the valves before Saturday. I'm planning on getting 300 or so easy dirt miles in on Saturday/Sunday. Then packing on Sunday for my 6 day ride to Cabo that I leave for on Monday. This is cutting it kinda close. I'll have to baby the motor the first couple days until I get down as far as Bay of LA, then it should be good to go! Getting kinda stressed!

-Blake

Sorry BCVisin, I did miss what was being replaced, as said this has been an excellent run down on the whole project. Good luck with the tight time line.

Is the ctr balancer a stock husky part?

Yes, in 07 the supermoto bikes come with them, but the TEs TXCs and TCs didn't.

-Blake

Just talked to George and he is putting the motor back together as I type. He said it'll be done either later tonight or early tomorrow. He said he'd call me later if he thinks its going to be done tonight so I can drive up there to pick it up. I'm also picking up a spare stator, flywheel, and BD Diablo HID from socaltrailrider who lives by George's shop. I'll take pictures of re-assembly and hopefully I'll get the bike fired up tonight or tomorrow!

I also put the stock 1/4 throttle stop back in the carb for the break in period. I don't want to be tempted to open her up, so I figure this will force me to be nice to her.

-Blake

Nearly there now

Well guys, my bike is running ! It's a little after 3AM and I am going to bed. I went to George's shop at 5 to pick it up and he was just finishing it up. BUT there is never a quick in and out at George's shop and that's what I love about it! I ended up leaving there a little after 8. As I was heading home there was a car fire or something that closed the 91, and I was stopped in traffic. Finally I got to an off ramp, turned around and headed south on the 5 to Ortega Hwy. I ended up home around 12 and just couldn't wait till tomorrow to get the motor in and see if she fires. Well after 3 hours of installation, it fired right up!

I got all the direction on how to heat cycle and break in the bike from George. I have the stock 1/4 throttle stop in it for the first few hundred miles so I don't over rev the engine. Cant wait to get on her tomorrow night for a little ride. It's been a long time!

Photos tomorrow of the install. I gotta get some sleep.

-Blake

Phew, this has been a saga for you, but now you really have a brand new bike again. Hope she performs to expectations.

The end....?

So I have everything back together and done 4 heat cycles today and took it for a slow easy ride around the block. I'm going to take it for a ride tomorrow and put on 70 - 90 miles. Easy street ride.

Here are the photos of the final bike:



































The end...

-Blake