Engine is out.

[greg3852]

Took out my engine out of the 2004 today. A lot easier than I expected. Hardest part was making the damn tools to take it out. Had to run to Lowes right in the middle as my dremel decided it would be fun to shoot my cutting wheel and mandrel across the room. Couldnt find that thing anywhere.

Next up a quick visit to GixerHp on Saturday to grab some goodies, then a rebuild.

 

[GIXERHP]

So when does it hit the kitchen table,,,, LOL

 

[greg3852]

It actually is going to have its own room. My kids are all moved out, and I have 5 bedrooms, so it’s getting it’s own. Gonna tuck it in at night.

 

[greg3852]

 

[greg3852]

Head is off, pistons look pretty good. They are up next to come out. Another day

 

[greg3852]

Have a KWS head, 395/378 Web Cams, with Carpenter springs ready to go as soon as I order then install the new block and pistons.

 

[Mathewrussell52]

Bad ass. Why go NA?

 

[greg3852]

Had the end of a spark plug disappear into the piston, so I’ve been wanting to tear into the engine. Figured if I was in there I might as well go NA. Plus I’ve heard the horror stories about wanting more and more boost, and I know that would be me! Lol.

I figure if I want more after this, then I’ll grab a Gen 2 and go turbo with that.

 

[greg3852]

Some pics of the head, cams etc.

 

[greg3852]

Watched some Top Gear and did the small airbox mod.

 

[GIXERHP]

Watched some Top Gear and did the small airbox mod.

Really Top Gear,,, Look here, https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/threads/small-air-box-mod.63816/
LOL

 

[greg3852]

Love Top Gear. Even with the new presenters. Didn’t watch it to learn how to do it. Lol.

 

[greg3852]

Top picture is KWS head, bottom is stock. You can see a difference, but its a gigantic difference in person. Shipping out the block tomorrow, waiting for the new 1397 block and pistons, and gaskets.

 

[greg3852]

Installed Soupy's lowering links today as well. Still have to cut the kickstand with a Dremel.

 

[ali123]

Installed Soupy's lowering links today as well. Still have to cut the kickstand with a Dremel.

before u go cutting anything.. on my old bike I just moved the bracket around for the kickstand I believe.. so that it went waaay forward.. this way if u wanna go back to stock height.. u can

 

[greg3852]

I was going to do the bracket cut not shorten it. The cut that makes it lock into place. But this is good to know. I'll play around with it.

 

[ali123]

I was going to do the bracket cut not shorten it. The cut that makes it lock into place. But this is good to know. I'll play around with it.

 

[ali123]

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that way I could jack up the rear and drop it when I wanted... cant remember how I did it though

 

[ali123]

I used to drink heavily and work on stuff.... smh

 

[greg3852]

Hahahaha I'm making a list of the things I need to do when the engine is back together before I take her for a ride. It's down on my list, so I have time to play. Hopefully I'll have the rest of the stuff by next week, and then some time to put together. Biggest issues are going to be shimming the valves and degreeing the cams. But I'll get some help when I need it. Then its a long ride in the back of a trailer to Long Island for some tuning.