overhaul is good or bad for engine?

[shanker1]

hi i would like to know more information about overhauling a bike engine. whether it good or bad for the bike?

[revhappy]

I believe if overhauling if done by a competent mechanic will result in a bike as good as new.

[KeraKing]

shanker1 do you know what overhauling means or not?

[qeith]

Bad. Bike will explode.

[shanker1]

actually i not very sure

[shanker1]

because some of the people say it like extending the life of the engine. which is bad

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

Wikipedia or google searching should give you why overhauls are done and why are they required.

[failsafe]

I believe if overhauling if done by a competent mechanic will result in a bike as good as new.

 

Had previously did my Engine overhaul by a "COMPETENT" mechanic... (one of the famous mechanic in the EAST)

Because mine is a V-engine, I'm more particular in getting the right guy to do the work.

However, this "Expert" did a Half F**k job... b'cos he is quitting his job!!!

Paid $$$, job not done properly and worse still ~ betrayal from a mechanic I patronise for years!!!

[crazydj]

Simple rule of thumb. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

Engine got little bit of problem, don't really open up and touch it. Unless it cannot move or explode then go ahead.

[dragonforce]

take overhaul as an operation.

human body not feeling well, operation. bike's engine condition no good, overhaul.

difference is doctor no good, human dies. mechanic no good, bike fked up, but still can do again.

[.CandyZam.]

take overhaul as an operation.

human body not feeling well, operation. bike's engine condition no good, overhaul.

difference is doctor no good, human dies. mechanic no good, bike fked up, but still can do again.

 

human die how to do again? lol

[dragonforce]

human die how to do again? lol

 

read carefully, that's the difference. doctor no good, human dies. mechanic no good, bike fked up still can do again.

[shanker1]

hey guy so now i had actually overhaul my engine but i feel that my bike is very slow. is this normal?

[tionghan]

mine felt reborn after full overhaul.. mine's a rxk

[haoKR]

shanker1 do you know what overhauling means or not?

 

LIKE !

 

Bad. Bike will explode.

 

[haoKR]

shanker1 do you know what overhauling means or not?

 

LIKE !

 

Bad. Bike will explode.

 

[Pandoras Kitten 3]

hey guy so now i had actually overhaul my engine but i feel that my bike is very slow. is this normal?

 

You need to take it easy for the first 1500km or so and 'break in' the engine. If you want a responsive machine try to vary the revs and keep changing the gears to vary the engine loading. Do -lots- of engine braking to generate vacuum to help seal the piston rings faster.

 

After that break in stage and if you sealed the piston rings well, that's when you'll get the power back. If you know a few tuning secrets, you can get lots and lots of power without any penalty to reliability by deliberately buying a freshly overhauled 'no power' bike and then breaking it in yourself. Conditioning the engine for hard running actually can prolong its lifespan (personal experience).

[mild_slevin]

I believe many of us don't have the slightest idea why or when a overhaul should be carry out?

[crazydj]

I believe many of us don't have the slightest idea why or when a overhaul should be carry out?

 

I only know that you should overhaul if the damn thing

 

1) Piston seize/Jam/Cannot start

2) Total loss of power/compression.

 

Other than that, dont touch the damn thing haha.

[SparkerS1]

Bikes manufactured recent yrs have higher tolerance level thus seldom have the need for overhaul.

 

Improper modification of bikes might caused pre-mature damaged/spoilt thus having the need to overhaul and replaced faulty components.

[SV650]

Had previously did my Engine overhaul by a "COMPETENT" mechanic... (one of the famous mechanic in the EAST)

Because mine is a V-engine, I'm more particular in getting the right guy to do the work.

However, this "Expert" did a Half F**k job... b'cos he is quitting his job!!!

Paid $$$, job not done properly and worse still ~ betrayal from a mechanic I patronise for years!!!

Hi,

 

I'm on a V-Twin for years. I realise that not many mechanics can over-haul a V-Twin as most of them are dealing more with in-line engines. After over-haul, the tuning done on the engine is important too as the bike will probably not response / feel the same as before.

 

The engine is designed to run at certain life-span and will not last forever. It will be more costly if over-haul is not done when necessary.

 

I've done a top over-haul on my previous bike before and there wasn't any problem. The current owner is happy with riding on my previous bike for long distance trips.

 

You may want to find a good mechanic to re-service your bike so that you are happy with your ride. By the way, what bike are you riding?

[mild_slevin]

I only know that you should overhaul if the damn thing

 

1) Piston seize/Jam/Cannot start

2) Total loss of power/compression.

 

Other than that, dont touch the damn thing haha.

 

man that's one situation which biker wanna avoid.