TE449 pull engine to pull head

[F1000]

I was hoping I didn't have to remove the engine, but the head is hitting the frame. Looks like no way to do it without pulling the engine, correct?

 

[Motosportz]

Most likely.

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

Mine is the older bike, but if yours has removeable cylinder studs, I've pulled my head twice now by removing the cylinder studs and pulling those out the top of the head, then, then head just slides off the cylinder.

 

[Tinken]

I was hoping I didn't have to remove the engine, but the head is hitting the frame. Looks like no way to do it without pulling the engine, correct?

Danny or Ty would know the answer to that one, you can call us tomorrow. I have always pulled my entire engine to work on the disassembly bench.

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[HusqRacr]

I've never done it successfully- I've just ended up pulling the motor like Tinken said- Comes out easy and way easier to work on. Then again, I've only done 4 of them.

 

[9880sts]

I was hoping I didn't have to remove the engine, but the head is hitting the frame. Looks like no way to do it without pulling the engine, correct?

Bad luck.... there is now way to get that head off without pulling the Engine out.
Once you got the radiators / Airbox and Throttle body off, its only a matter of minutes to get the Engine out.

 

[F1000]

I have all the assemblies off, and crap, just cant lift the head high enough to clear the studs. I did consider removing them, but figures they would get all messed up. OK. So its engine removal time. I tell you what, all those electrical connections and that air filter assembly, throttle body, what a pain. I can see putting it back together is going to be even more fun.

 

[9880sts]

I have all the assemblies off, and crap, just cant lift the head high enough to clear the studs. I did consider removing them, but figures they would get all messed up. OK. So its engine removal time. I tell you what, all those electrical connections and that air filter assembly, throttle body, what a pain. I can see putting it back together is going to be even more fun.

Do it with care when installing it back in. Make sure the second Fueltank doesent rub wires or around Mainframe.. The putting it back in can be a bit more time consuming . Just to get it right...

 

[Motosportz]

It seemed complicated to me too but was pleasantly surprised how quickly and easily the motor came out for me. If I have to do it again it will be real EZ.

 

[Tinken]

It seemed complicated to me too but was pleasantly surprised how quickly and easily the motor came out for me. If I have to do it again it will be real EZ.

Good to know since you'll be sending me your engine

 

[Motosportz]

I will?

 

[LandofMotards]

I will?

I bet that won't sit in the garage collecting dust when you get it back

 

[F1000]

What a pain, but the bike is up and running again. Dirt bikes use to be simple, now they are all wires, hoses, and connections.

 

[huskylove]

What was the issue bud?

 

[Dangermouse449]

What a pain, but the bike is up and running again. Dirt bikes use to be simple, now they are all wires, hoses, and connections.

True, but they used to be slow, heavy & hard to ride too.