I wonder if this is a result of the bike sitting up so long? It's always a good idea to have a spare bike for parts on these older bikes anyhow. You could always look for a second donor bike if you can't find just a motor.
On 11/20/10, oceanbrzz <[email protected]> wrote: > I did not post a photo of the clutch gears, there are a few of those > missing and one of the teeth is jamed between two of the unefected > teeth, it in much worse shape.....but from the way I am feeling after > reading everyones post ( and thanks to everyone) I need to look for > another motor, but how can I be sure the other used motor will be in > good shape? > how do you say...." 6 of one and a half-dozen of another......" > thanks again guys! > > On Nov 20, 3:54 pm, Stumpi <[email protected]> wrote: >> Most motorcycle engines don't have a removable oil pan that you can >> drop to access the crankshaft bearings and oil pump. Instead the >> entire crankcase, oil sump and all is cast in two separate pieces and >> held together with bolts. Cut into these two halves are spaces for >> the crankshaft, transmission shaft, and accessory shaft bearings and >> their assorted oil seals and control levers. To access any of these >> components the cases need to be separated which is a royal pain >> because you have to remove everything that runs between the two halves >> (generator, oil pump, shift linkage, ect). Here is a diagram of your >> bike, scroll over to Crankcase to get an idea of what I'm yapping >> about.http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1984-honda-motorcycle-cb... >> >> As for the picture, I see now. I thought the damage was much worse, >> hard to believe that little bit cased a seizure. If he's a good >> machinist he can just weld some new metal into the damaged area and >> cut the teeth back to shape with a gear cutter. But that's rather >> involved and few people know how to do it anymore. Again find out how >> he is going to repair it. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- Sent from my mobile device -Kyle -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
