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  1. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    Crank and piston rod, along with bolts and bearings are on the way. Going to try and reuse the crank bearings as they are all in good shape, as well as the rod bearings in the other three cylinders. I'll check clearances with platigage first. I had already rebuilt the oil/water pump after this...
  2. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    Empty crankcase.
  3. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    Finally got that sucker out.
  4. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    I ended up buying this one. Thanks.
  5. ddaniels

    New member - Hello!!

    Welcome aboard and good luck on the work.
  6. ddaniels

    Greetings - 1980 GS550E Winter Project

    Great looking bike to begin with. Good luck on the project, and welcome to the forum!
  7. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    That thing really got hot. Before pulling the cap off, I could grab it and rattle it back and forth, hense my mysterious engine rattle. One half of the bearing was rotated halfway overlapping the other half.
  8. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    I think I may need another crank. Looks scored.
  9. ddaniels

    Another from Ohio...

    Root beer? I'm in.
  10. ddaniels

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    Reminds me of a book a friend of mine, Ralph Angelo wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Theyre-all-out-Motorcyclists-ebook/dp/B0093DB1EO
  11. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    Yep, for sure. Thank you.
  12. ddaniels

    Deer in the headlights idea.

    Or we could thin out the deer population.....just a thought.
  13. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    Thanks, that's one of the more expensive ones I found.
  14. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    Thank you. My problem originated when I installed the cam chain tensioner incorrectly, not realizing they do not retract under spring load, so it was waaaaay too tight. It ended up causing the cam chain to grind away at the intake side chain guide leaving ground up black plastic all over...
  15. ddaniels

    Another from Ohio...

    Well, I guess I should have qualified that.....expert help with anything motorcycle related... Anything else I can't really comment on.
  16. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    That's what I'm afraid of but hoping against. Thanks
  17. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    The other 3 look like this.
  18. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    The burnt one.
  19. ddaniels

    FZ1 Rod Bearings

    As some know I have removed the engine from the FZ1 to investigate the lower crankcase trying to diagnose my engine noises. I have found the the bottom rod cap and bolts, as well as the surrounding area od the number 3 piston rod is a burnt black color. The other 3 are a normal clean appearance...
  20. ddaniels

    Restoring the shine to my 1980 GS860G

    Simply beautiful! Nice work. Love the color and ditto on the black engine. But, that'll pass as is though.
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