Recent content by quirco

Thank you for all the input this thread has received. I ran the compression test dry a couple times and got a reading of 170psi on each cylinder. I then put in a couple drops and got a reading of 180 - 185psi I did it a third time and put in a bit more oil with a reading of 190 psi Now I...

coyo, glad to hear that you've been through this and that it'll be manageable. Stewart, I'm going to get on a compression test very soon. A leak down test on the other hand is new to me. Looked it up today so thanks for that tip.

boooya, Thanks for the tip! I will do the diagnose as prescribed.

I ride an 88 honda CB450 and towards the end of last riding season, I started to notice that if I revved my engine to the top end, I would get excessive smoke. I'm almost positive that my cylinder / pistons are worn out, I'm just curious as to what it will take to repair? I would prefer to fix...

I went for a group ride in September of 2010 and ended up crashing my bike. At first I figured that was the end of my riding career. However, having grown up as a Mennonite, I decided I could use my ingenuity and work ethic to fix it on it on a budget. I have documented the whole process in a...