If it is anything like replacing an old aircooled VW head, it isn't hard just time consuming. Remove carburetor, drop engine, unbolt in sequence, swap, bolt in sequence, swap cams and drive chain, adjust and time.
Sound wrong to anyone here? Kurt On Jan 6, 2012 11:33 AM, "BoonesDaddy" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I had a bolt from the exhaust shear off in mt cylinder head. It was > drilled out by the honda dealer, but it required a "helicoil." > Unfortunately, there ended up being a crack that has resulted in an > exhaust leak. I have acquired a used (but in good condition) cylinder > head for replacement. The question is this: should I try replacing the > cylinder head and swapping valves myself, or have the honda dealer do > it. He estimates the labor at $600, which is steep. Is replacing the > head a tough job? > > Thanks, > Brandon > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
