Posted by Mike on June 10, 2003 at 01:48:01:
In Reply to: Re: Head gasket posted by Andrew on June 09, 2003 at 19:40:05:
Well, it's a long story. First of all, I'm not very mechanically inclined, but can't afford to take the bike to a shop right now. I took the head cover off to fix the oil leak caused by the rubber seal. After putting it all back together, my bike wouldn't start. After checking the starter, solenoid, etc. I realized that the cylinder itself was stuck. When I take off the small round cover on tha crankcase and try and rotate the engine, it will only rotate half way, then I hear a loud "thud". The same happens when I rotate it backwards. My only guess is that part of one of the head cover bolts, which I had to break to get it loose, fell down through the spark plug hole. So...now the only thing I can do is take the whole head off to see what it is. I am finally fed up with it, so I'm waiting until I have the extra money and taking it to a mechanic. Needless to say, a mechanic is going to doo all future work on this bike.
Mike