Think my engine is going to die :(

[unfazed]

I was going to fit a new bottom end as theres like 5000 on ebay for <£90


but a guy not far from me has an 03 fzs engine with only 23k miles fsh and valves just been done for £250.


for peace of mind i think im going to replace the whole engine, my fzs is currently on its 2nd engine with unknown mileage so the top end may well be almost dead too.

Good call 

[Paulfzs]

Im slightly nervous about doing it though, ive done full rebuilds on single cylinders and even truck engines but never done a big bike engine, i blew the bottom end on my old zxr 750 and got as far as the cylinder head off to inspect and gave up.


I do have a friend whos helping me do it, hes a god of bikes but hopefully this isn't too hard to swap over.

[lincs1963]

So.. I'm not like minded as paul, no way, and I've personally met my like minded people on here including ex police officers and instructors, who would share my view. So yep, were like minded but not your like minded 
Safety is #1
Please don't indirectly promote speeding or road racing, please.

Hello mum, when did you sign up 

[unfazed]

Im slightly nervous about doing it though, ive done full rebuilds on single cylinders and even truck engines but never done a big bike engine, i blew the bottom end on my old zxr 750 and got as far as the cylinder head off to inspect and gave up.


I do have a friend whos helping me do it, hes a god of bikes but hopefully this isn't too hard to swap over.

Most difficult part is taking the engine out of the frame and it comes out the right hand side

In addition to what the manual says, I found the that removing the Oil filter and the Thermostat housing makes it easier

Good luck   

[Paulfzs]

Many thanks ill remember that
Struggling to make final funds for engine as ive just paid rent but only £50 away so hopefully will be end of the week start of next

[Paulfzs]

Finaly got round to getting engine on its way, will be here saturday so i will be doing the engine change then....


Worrying like mad about the exhaust studs though!