2006-12-01 13:51:26 · 4 answers · asked by Matt 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
its a 4-stroke
2006-12-01 14:52:35 · update #1
Every engine is different, and I absolutely agree - purchase the shop manual for your particuar model, that's the best place to start.
The thing is, with a modern four stroke mx'er, you have the most complex and delicate engine ever installed in a dirt bike chassis.
I work for a company that builds performance parts for the YZF, CRF, etc, and even after being in business for more than 40 years, these new engines can still throw a curveball at us occasionally.
Even for a qualified mechanic, doing basic internal maintenance like re-ringing or even valve adjustment is not easy, and requires special tools and extensive knowledge.
Something as basic as re-assembling the cam holder can be easily messed up by simply over torquing one bolt by a few pounds - this can result in the cam bearing distorting, then generating excess heat and failing, which can then ruin the entire head.
If you're interested in learing about how to work on small engines, I'd really recommend buying one of the little horizontal-engined minibikes (CRF/XR 50 & 70, TTR90, KLX110, etc) and starting there. These are really fun and easy to work on, plus there's a ton of aftermarket goodies to install and mess around with.
2006-12-01 14:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by ducatisti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pickup a Clymer brand maint. & repair manual for the bike. They're great books the price, about $30 - $35. All the info ya need to keep a bike in great shape
2006-12-01 21:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a repair manual for your specific motorcycle.It's the best investment you can make for any bike and is a great teaching tool.
2006-12-01 22:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by bill b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a small engine repair book, or call a dealer for your brand name bike ask about repair manuals
2006-12-01 22:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by dave v 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋