2500 bucks to rebuild the engine

[partireper.it]

its possible it may need some valve work

valves have been tuned 3 times since the problem happened...

may be they just got old!

[pete376403]

"Valves tuned" - if this work was done inside of an hour then I would guess you are referring to having the clearance between the valve stem and the cam / follower or rockers adjusted.
However the valve work I and others are referring to means that the interface between the valve head and valve seat is getting worn and no longer sealing correctly. This is repaired by removing the cylinder heads and depending on what is found, can be as little as lapping the valve into the seats, or as much as replacing the valves and recutting the seats. Usually at this time the seals that are on the valve guides to prevent oil being drawn down into the cylinder are replaced, valve springs are tested for correct free length and tension, then the heads are reassembled, refitted to the motor with new gaskets, and the valve clearances set. Probably a days work from start to finish depending n how much bodywork has to be removed and so on.
It's not deep motor surgery but not exactly trivial, either

[JimBob]

in december, my bike (dinosaur as they called) has been fixed by Honda Australia MPE. They offered that service and genuine parts. But had no time to open the engine.

they did the rest, but the bike does what i wrote even now.

im looking now for a compression tester to post here the result!

Did they give you any information regarding the condition of the engine?
Did they tell you what the noise was likely to be?

[partireper.it]

Did they give you any information regarding the condition of the engine?
Did they tell you what the noise was likely to be?

nah!

but i asked the same question in brisbane and the michanic said

oh mate, the engine sounds just beautifuuuuuuuuuuuul mate!

[partireper.it]

Before running off half cocked
First things first,
What problem are you trying to solve?

or in other words
Why do you need your engine rebuilt?

I recall mention of high fuel consumption, is that the only problem?
Aside from that does the bike still run OK?

the service national manager of blue wing honda called me this morning. im moving to auckland to get the bike fixed. they are happy to offer that.
i'll keep you updated, ok?!

thanks for the time you take in reading this and supporting me!

jono
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