So I have decided to start back on this project. TAO has finally been dubbed roadworthy. She is back on the road and purring like a kitten once again.
I decided to paint the cases with some VHT silver. I got those shot and cured this weekend and started to get organised for the bottom end build up. I have ordered all brand new roller bearings from Yamiya. Only $150 shipped, that includes the three bearings that are grooved. My local bearing house wanted over $150 for all the bearings and that didn't include the grooved ones...go figure. I just need to get the two needle bearings that ride in the primary chain sprocket now.
So this bottom end is already shaping up to be an expensive little item. I am replacing all the normal wearables...
Primary Chains
Primary Tensioner
Roller bearings
Needle bearings
Clamshell bearings
Cam chain
O-rings and Seals
HD lower main studs
new case bolts
I was lucky and have a low mileage transmission and I also scored a F3 crank and rods with only 7500 miles on it. So my bottom end is going to be rock solid. I have decided against backcutting the gears and crank work and the plan is to button this up the first or second week of February.