Anyone pull an engine by themselves?

[RJ]

Well the title kinda says it all. I'd like to eventually pull the engine for paint and cleanup but can't seem to figure out a good way to do it by myself. Engine weighs more than the wife so she's no help!

[p_s]

Yes. But mine weighs just a little less than yours.

[tone]

yep i do it on my own all the time & i'm only a skinny guy

If the bike is staying together apart from pulling the engine i undo all the bolts etc with a jack & a bit of wood under the sump, jack it up & wriggle it out the side onto a beer crate, its pretty easy to move from there but the first bit can be a struggle till you've done it a few times

If the bike is getting a complete strip down, i remove everything exept the engine & swingarm while its on a paddock stand & axle stands then lower it to the floor, undo the engine bolts, roll the whole lot on its side & pick the frame off the engine

hope that helps

[8trackmind]

With the bike stripped, (no bodywork, no carbs, no oil) lay the bike on it's side, a flat car tire make a great engine landing pad.
Take the last couple bolts out ('cause you've already got 'em loose,) pull the bike up off the engine.
Watch the fins, they break easy.

[Baatfam]

Yup...I've done it very similar to what Tone said....

Not to tough...and I'm an old, out of shape, skinny guy myself...

[doctorgonzo]

Just did it. Thought about the on the side method, but I was able to Conan it out through the right side. It's heavy, but not THAT heavy.

[8trackmind]

Just did it. Thought about the on the side method, but I was able to Conan it out through the right side. It's heavy, but not THAT heavy.

My "flop" method is best suited to parts bikes.

[bwringer]

I've used the "Conan" (AKA "Hulk Smash") method a couple of times by myself to remove and reinstall engines, but I'm big and probably stupid. Removal's not that bad, but the first time I reinstalled an engine by myself, I cried for my momma before it was all over.

The old tire method is best. And pay attention to which side the engine is designed to come out on. It's important....

[Newbee]

Just did my first one...

Pulled carbs,breather cover, chain and of course all engine mounts\bolts. Jacked up the engine and wrestled it out the right side and flopped on to a 4 inch thick piece of construction type foam block.

[doctorgonzo]

I've used the "Conan" (AKA "Hulk Smash") method a couple of times by myself to remove and reinstall engines, but I'm big and probably stupid. Removal's not that bad, but the first time I reinstalled an engine by myself, I cried for my momma before it was all over.

The old tire method is best. And pay attention to which side the engine is designed to come out on. It's important....

Yeah gonna get some help for the return trip.

[Richharr]

done it on a couple of bikes, 01 gsxr750, 05zx6r, 79 xlch sportster, 2 gs450s, ktm525exc, rm125. un-bolt and man-up, not the easiest but it works. wear gloves

[bwringer]

done it on a couple of bikes, 01 gsxr750, 05zx6r, 79 xlch sportster, 2 gs450s, ktm525exc, rm125. un-bolt and man-up, not the easiest but it works. wear gloves

Damn, it's those little details that make all the difference in the amount of blood you lose...

[Suzuki_Don]

Damn, it's those little details that make all the difference in the amount of blood you lose...

+1 from me on that too Brian. Small details I always forget until the claret starts to flow.

[snark]

Only thing I'll add is to get a 4 wheel dolly or small pallet to slide the motor onto after you get it out of the frame. This helps keep you're move almost level and makes it easier to move around the shop.

[jmlcolorado]

One thing i found helpfull on my 1000 is to take the cam breather tube and cap off the top first. When i pulled mine i kept getting it wedged in there and having that cap off the top of the engine bought me an inch that help a ton!