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Engine Removal / Intallation Easy Method
« on: November 03, 2013, 12:18:37 PM »
This is installing the engine on a CB500/4 , removal is just the reverse procedure. Same procedure can be used on the 400, 650 and 750

1. Remove sump, oil strainer, oil filter housing, breather cover and exhaust studs from the engine (photo 1)

2. Sit the engine on its side , kickstart side down . This is imporatnt it doesn't work as well if the engine is the other way up. (photo 2)

3. Lower the frame over the engine and install the two lower engine bolts (photos 2 & 3)

4. Have some blocks of wood in place to roll the frame / engine aassembly onto in upright position. The wooden blocks should be positioned to avoid the side stand bracket (photos 4 & 5)

You might want to protect the frame's paintwork by wrapping it in bubble wrap or similar before you start
« Last Edit: April 23, 2017, 11:08:43 AM by Ewan 500 K1 »
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Re: Engine Removal / Intallation Easy Method
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2013, 12:24:54 PM »
seems to be a fault on the forum thats causing pictures to not appear just now !
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Re: Engine Removal / Intallation Easy Method
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2017, 10:41:54 AM »
....and 3.5yrs later, still no pics.   I, for one, would be interested in seeing the pics in all their naked glory!  ;D
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Re: Engine Removal / Intallation Easy Method
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2017, 10:51:54 AM »
There are quite a few vid's on Youtube showing how (and how not!!) to remove engine by laying bike on it's side. Probably find more under CB750 than 500/550's
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Re: Engine Removal / Intallation Easy Method
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2017, 11:02:55 AM »
Too much like hard work, lifting a bike up like its fallen over.  I'll stick to my way
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Re: Engine Removal / Intallation Easy Method
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2017, 11:07:01 AM »
so, 3 and a half years later ....

This is installing the engine on a CB500/4 , removal is just the reverse procedure. Same procedure can be used on the 400, 650 and 750

1. Remove sump, oil strainer, oil filter housing, breather cover and exhaust studs from the engine (photo 1)
(Attachment Link)

2. Sit the engine on its side , kickstart side down . This is important it doesn't work as well if the engine is the other way up. (photo 2)
(Attachment Link)

3. Lower the frame over the engine and install the two lower engine bolts (photos 2 & 3)
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

4. Have some blocks of wood in place to roll the frame / engine aassembly onto in upright position. The wooden blocks should be positioned to avoid the side stand bracket (photos 4 & 5) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

You might want to protect the frame's paintwork by wrapping it in bubble wrap or similar before you start
« Last Edit: April 23, 2017, 11:09:30 AM by Ewan 500 K1 »
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Re: Engine Removal / Intallation Easy Method
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2017, 11:07:36 AM »
Your way is very good as well Mike, especially if there is only one person doing it.
LINK TO MY EBAY PAGE. As many of you know already, I give 10% discount and do post at cost to forum members if you PM me direct.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/julies9731/m.html?item=165142672569&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2562

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