So...the engine is ready to go back in. I had to spend a couple hours this merning cleaning up in the garage, and making room to put the engine, while I work on the rest of the bike. Problem is...it's all together now(the engine), and a
wee bit heavier than it was when I manhandled it onto the table to work on it. :doh:
I had to figure some way to get it down off the table so I could bring the bike back in and start on it. I thunk to meself..."WWJD?"(what would Joe do) :hihihi: My solution? Got my fold-able ladder, and opened it up around the engine, instant "A" frame! Used a cable come-along to winch it up, and slide the table out.
I have a small roll-around tool tray that I don't think I've ever actually used, but it came in handy for this. I lowered the engine down on the tray, so now it's low, and mobile!
Rolled it out of the way, to have room for working on the rest of the bike.
Got the bike uncovered, and ready to roll back around to the garage.
Got the forks off, and the steering head torn apart. Bearings were WAAAAY worse than I had imagined.... :builder:
Nasty stuff under the top nut.
Upper bearing is basically locked up. What used to be grease is now hardened glue. The rollers will not turn on the inner race. I'm absolutely certain this is Mother Honda installed parts...they have NEVER been serviced, or changed. Reckon this is what was causing my death wobble? :yes:
Lower bearing wasn't as bad, but the race is pretty hammered.
I'll be doing some parts cleaning tomorrow, and might even get the new bearings installed. I might wait on the bearings so I can take some of the front parts to the shop and clean them in the washer there. Still have to mount the tires, too.
It's getting closer, guys!
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