Loose Piston

[aardvark]

Ardie send it to a reputable repair shop they will do the job and guarantee it not worth the hassle to do your self

You don't learn anything by paying other people to do stuff for you... actually, wait, you do. You learn you obviously have too much money!

probably the little-end bearing then - especially if the gudgeon pin is a loose fit ?
are there any pock-marks in the top of the piston ?

The gudgeon pin does seem quite loose, but who knows. As for the piston, it's hard to see past all the oil and carbon to tell if there's any pock marks!

Anyway, the bloody thing didn't blow up. He got a good hour out of it, then the clutch started slipping. Not sure if it's the clutch shoes or the springs. Probably the springs. Either way, it's up on the bench and waiting for me to whip the clutch out. A set of new springs from Cannon Racecraft, a new piston kit and she should be right as rain (which, by the way, is a stupid idiom).

[Sulli]

Ardie send it to a reputable repair shop they will do the job and guarantee it not worth the hassle to do your self

You don't learn anything by paying other people to do stuff for you... actually, wait, you do. You learn you obviously have too much money!
A wise man realizes his limitations
I have been caught by taking your attitude some time it is better to pass the buck young grasshopper

[aardvark]

I have been caught by taking your attitude some time it is better to pass the buck young grasshopper

Agreed. When I had the Husaberg motor rebuilt, I paid someone else to do it. A new motor for that bike was $4,500!!! A new motor for the PWis $380. My limitations are directly proportional to the cost of fixing my fuckups.

[Sulli]

I see you wisdom is growing young grasshopper well done on to the next challenge

[the kid]

I have no idea what you and Sulli were saying

[Sulli]

I have no idea what you and Sulli were saying

He's going to micrometer and measure the parts as per the book those out of tolerance he will purchase new and pass the barrel on to some one qualified to rebore or hone, and return to ardie to fit back together and learn isn't that right (insert your support here ardie )

[aardvark]

I have no idea what you and Sulli were saying

He's going to micrometer and measure the parts as per the book those out of tolerance he will purchase new and pass the barrel on to some one qualified to rebore or hone, and return to ardie to fit back together and learn isn't that right (insert your support here ardie )

Actually, I was just going to take a quick look. If it looked worn out, I'd think about replacing it. The only measuring tool I own is a tape measure.

[the kid]

Nah nah , all that stuff about wisdom and grasshoppers , was starting to think you 2 were starting a bible study group

[aardvark]

Nah nah , all that stuff about wisdom and grasshoppers , was starting to think you 2 were starting a bible study group

What's wrong with that?

[the kid]

Nah nah , all that stuff about wisdom and grasshoppers , was starting to think you 2 were starting a bible study group

What's wrong with that?

Nothing at all , just got no idea what you are talking about

[aardvark]

[the kid]

Best get me a copy

The Sutto's gear was great BTW

[aardvark]

The Sutto's gear was great BTW

Of course. I don't spend my money on rubbish, and I don't pay top dollar for it.

[Sulli]

Amazing new tape rules calculate flop, wobble and wear in an instant

[aardvark]

Amazing new tape rules calculate flop, wobble and wear in an instant

Awesome, sign me up for a group buy! And ignore my previous post about not spending my money on crap