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    Engine Rebuild?

    Im thinking rebuilding my engine, its really old, and i think its time to give it some medicine. First, my knowledge on an engine rebuild are very vague. My idea is that they rip the thing apart, make it all shiny and replace what they can. Is that pretty much the jist of it? I cannot seem to find any rebuild kits for an old bike like ours. How did you guys do it? One step at a time? or can you find a kit and order it? any help would be much appreciated.


    PS. I was riding the good 'ol GS today, and im cruising at about 65 km/h, but at about 4000-5000 rpm's, while cruising, the bike has little jumps, then sags, then jumps. IF you were riding behind me you wouldnt be able to see the movements. But it seems like its sick or something. Any ideas on whats wrong my my loyal steed?

    #2
    There is no such thing as an engine kit for our bikes, the best thing to do is get a parts CD/ microfisch for your bike. It make it a lot easier to order part There is still alot available from Suzuki but sometime the parts people tell you otherwise because they don't want to look. As for the jumping I would take a good look at the sprockets and the chain. Next I would Clean the carbs, clean the fuel tank clean/repair the petcock and make sure to install a MC type fuel filter. If you are not familiar with motorcycles a service manuel is a must. Parts are available used on ebay and from the following places--- your local dealer and
    http://www.cyclewareables.com parts
    http://twostrokes.com/index.html wiring diagrams
    https://www.partsnmoreonline.com parts
    http://www.por15.com/restorationkits.html fuel tank repair kits

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      #3
      Unless you're going for increased performance, rebuilding your engine consists of disassembling the engine, measuring the wear to the engine components & comparing them to factory specifications and wear limits. You then replace the parts that are at/beyond wear limits, bringing your engine back to original specifications.
      You may have to rebore the cylinders if they are out of round and replace the pistons and also replace various seals & gaskets as required.
      That's it, easy as pie!
      Try what SqDancerLynn1 said first before geting into it too far.

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        #4
        See RudeDog, Rudi's post about rebuilding.

        Lots of suggestions in there.

        You also got some good links.

        There is no "kit"
        Keith
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        2015Triumph Trophy SE

        Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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