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#61
Turning Wrenches / Re: stuck pistons
June 01, 2022, 04:50:59 PM

Hawaii-Mike, actually the Daytona engine with the stuck pistons is from another Daytona.  The Daytona that I bought from you still looks pretty good.  That engine is currently out of it and has been rebuilt.  It should be back on the road again soon.


#62
Turning Wrenches / Re: stuck pistons
May 30, 2022, 01:54:23 PM
Thanks guys for the info.

I'm going to start with evaporust.  I'll be able to pool some on top of one of the two pistons.  The other piston is at the bottom of the cylinder. 

#63
eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / 1988 DT 50
May 29, 2022, 08:43:38 PM
Not mine.

https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/d/honolulu-1988-dt-50/7489778102.html

Any idea how much it's really worth?  It looks like a fun bike!
#64
Turning Wrenches / stuck pistons
May 29, 2022, 07:44:08 PM
I am breaking down a Daytona engine that sat for two plus decades.   Apparently moisture got into the cylinders.  The top of the pistons are visibly rusted.  it looks like the rust is just at the top where the rings are located.

Any ideas on how to free the pistons?

Thanks
#65
I am thinking it's a typo too.  I couldn't imagine anyone selling it for 1,000. 


RDFL-I agree.  That tail section makes the rz look terrible.
#66
Haus of Projects / Re: Dead RD400 resurrection
May 20, 2022, 07:08:54 PM
I just got my rebuilt crank back today.    John Ritter did the work. 

I am not sure how busy he is.  He is a member here.  Check out the "General Services for Hire" section of the forum home page.

It was easy conversing with John about the process.   
#67
eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: RZ500
May 02, 2022, 06:47:58 PM
Apparently it sold.  That was fast.

#69
eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / RZ500
May 01, 2022, 03:41:11 PM
Not mine.

It is all about timing.  I have been to Havasu four times this past year.  Going to be near there again in July.   Never the right time.

Doesn't look to bad at all.

#70
Nice bike.  At 60 hp, must be a blast to ride! 

I wonder how much it will go for? 

#71
General Chatter / Re: Rotor puller recommendations
April 25, 2022, 06:22:17 PM
Hey Mike.

Thanks for the suggestion.  Next time I am at City Mill, I'll buy one.

#72
General Chatter / Re: Rotor puller recommendations
April 24, 2022, 01:25:08 PM
Got it!

I had to back it off a couple of times and try again, but it came off.  Thanks Mark.


RDryan-Thank you for the advice too.  I am going to add that bolt to my HVC list.
#73
General Chatter / Rotor puller recommendations
April 23, 2022, 07:01:25 PM
I was hoping someone could recommend a good rotor puller for a daytona.

I tried the uppermost engine mounting bolt with an impact with no success.  I am afraid I my mess something up if I keep trying with the engine mounting bolt.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
#74
Show Off / Re: Nos tank on 'barney'
April 20, 2022, 12:04:25 PM
It looks great!
#75
Happy Birthday!   :whoop: