Author Topic: 1979-82 XR-XL-FT style crankshafts  (Read 943 times)

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Offline xrrevin

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1979-82 XR-XL-FT style crankshafts
« on: May 16, 2018, 06:29:00 AM »
Hello,

Just thought I'd check with this knowledgeable group to see if they know of anyone or a company that is rebuilding the 1979-82 Honda XR-XL-FT 500 style crankshafts?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions,

Joe

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Re: 1979-82 XR-XL-FT style crankshafts
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2018, 06:07:03 PM »
Harry's Machined Parts in Massachusetts.........maybe? 508 366 1455     No promises.
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Re: 1979-82 XR-XL-FT style crankshafts
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2018, 07:41:29 PM »
It's the same style crankshaft as most single cylinder two-strokes, so maybe look for someone that does them? The factory FT manual only lists specs for inspection of run-out, con-rod side clearance, and radial clearance on the big end, with nothing about the rebuilding process. I can scan those pages and post them if that will help. BTW, they seem to be a fairly rugged bottom end, and will survive a lot of abuse.
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