[ForeWOMAN450]

Well, it wasn't bad enough that Tyler's bike is smoking and I guess I jinxed myself when I said he looked like mosquito control cuz guess who's smokin' now!!!??? DANG, just ordered new piston and rings for HIS bike $140 and NOW I NEED to rebuild too!!!! Guess I waited just a little too long for the snorkle!

 

[Robb]

ahh man....how big of a piston did you go? Im sure Shane is thrilled!

 

[ForeWOMAN450]

I'm not sure what Shane ordered, but I'm sure it was just what he needed and nothing bigger. Yeah, I just forked out the $ for Tyler's bike and he came in hear a few minutes ago and said "We need to order the parts for your bike"
I may wait a couple weeks to give my bank account a chance to recover...which may NEVER happen, that thing's on LIFE SUPPORT now!

 

[Truegrit]

QUOTE ("ForeWOMAN450":utbaan8o)

Well, it wasn't bad enough that Tyler's bike is smoking and I guess I jinxed myself when I said he looked like mosquito control cuz guess who's smokin' now!!!??? DANG, just ordered new piston and rings for HIS bike $140 and NOW I NEED to rebuild too!!!! Guess I waited just a little too long for the snorkle!

Are you trying to see who can have worse luck between yourself and Railroader???

Seen any black cats lately???

 

[Railroader]

ForeWoman450, I feel for you. I may have to fork out a lot of money
on mine. I may have cracked my crank case. I will find out Tuesday.
Word of advise: When changin' the oil, be sure not to over tighten' the
oil bolt. 18lbs of torque is what is called for. I just was to lazy to get up
& get my torque wrench everytime I changed my oil yesterday after I
sank mine in 3-4 ft. of water. Good luck.

 

[Truegrit]

RR, Did you see a crack? It seems more likely the steel drain plug would strip the aluminum case before you could get enough toque on it to crack it.

I hope it turns out to be a simple fix.

 

[Railroader]

That is probably what I did was strip it. I usually go for the worst case
senario so I won't be let down when I find out the real problem. I am
expecting the worst. I will let ya'll know Tuesday when I take it in.

 

[ForeWOMAN450]

QUOTE ("truegrit":f6ude9mb)

QUOTE ("ForeWOMAN450":f6ude9mb)

Well, it wasn't bad enough that Tyler's bike is smoking and I guess I jinxed myself when I said he looked like mosquito control cuz guess who's smokin' now!!!??? DANG, just ordered new piston and rings for HIS bike $140 and NOW I NEED to rebuild too!!!! Guess I waited just a little too long for the snorkle!

Are you trying to see who can have worse luck between yourself and Railroader???

Seen any black cats lately???[/quote]
Black Cats??? Don't wreckon THAT is the problem do ya? I see a black cat EVERY DAY.....I own one!!!!

 

[ForeWOMAN450]

Well, Shane said it's about $140 from Honda for the rebuild parts for my bike too, BUT, for $50 more Hi-Lifter has one too that is "supposed" to be better.... Anyone know if it is???

 

[Robb]

probably a higher compression aftermarket piston.

 

[ForeWOMAN450]

QUOTE ("Robb":2dkrlzbx)

probably a higher compression aftermarket piston.

Which should I go with???

 

[Robb]

If it were me, Honda Parts, all the way.

 

[ForeWOMAN450]

QUOTE ("Robb":2np7on9g)

If it were me, Honda Parts, all the way.

Sounds good! That'll save me $50!!!