Engine parts tuning / Blueprinting

jingaboysr · 7th January 2011, 18:40

Its almost confirmed, just an endoscopy remaining. My bullet is diagnosed of acute heart disease and I suppose it'd need to be operated on soon

My bike is gradually developing a noise from the engine (most prominent while decelerating, sounds like a clat-clat as if some nut has gone loose inside the engine ). I've showed it to 3 mechanics including the authorized RE service centre and all suspect a piston/bore problem.

I am yet to get it opened up and checked, but I assume the worst. And, if yes, I am evaluating my options
1) The safe option: I can get the bore sleeved and if needed put in the new set of piston rings that I have. (I already have a set of piston rings)
2) Take this as an opportunity and tune up.
Now this option is difficult since I might need to source a new bore kit and it is almost impossible. Let me assume that I do get hold of one using some VOR request from RE (I have a STD 500), what all things can I do to improve the parts? I know that RE is notorious for bad quality parts, so does a blueprinting of the engine work good for me? What does polishing the parts mean?

I not am well versed with tuning of engine parts, so what's the best thing to do?

blackfire_9 · 7th January 2011, 21:42

^^ hey jinga, sad to hear about your Bull's problem mate. Although, there's nothing like a new & quality replaced spare part. But the easiest & most effective option right now would be to get the bore sleeved. If done properly, it works fine.

It's a real pain getting the original kit from the company as far as I know.

Ride safe.

7th January 2011, 18:40	#1
jingaboysr BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore, Cochin Posts: 270 Thanked: 19 Times	Engine parts tuning / Blueprinting Its almost confirmed, just an endoscopy remaining. My bullet is diagnosed of acute heart disease and I suppose it'd need to be operated on soon My bike is gradually developing a noise from the engine (most prominent while decelerating, sounds like a clat-clat as if some nut has gone loose inside the engine ). I've showed it to 3 mechanics including the authorized RE service centre and all suspect a piston/bore problem. I am yet to get it opened up and checked, but I assume the worst. And, if yes, I am evaluating my options 1) The safe option: I can get the bore sleeved and if needed put in the new set of piston rings that I have. (I already have a set of piston rings) 2) Take this as an opportunity and tune up. Now this option is difficult since I might need to source a new bore kit and it is almost impossible. Let me assume that I do get hold of one using some VOR request from RE (I have a STD 500), what all things can I do to improve the parts? I know that RE is notorious for bad quality parts, so does a blueprinting of the engine work good for me? What does polishing the parts mean? I not am well versed with tuning of engine parts, so what's the best thing to do?
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7th January 2011, 21:42	#2
blackfire_9 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,075 Thanked: 191 Times	Re: Engine parts tuning / Blueprinting ^^ hey jinga, sad to hear about your Bull's problem mate. Although, there's nothing like a new & quality replaced spare part. But the easiest & most effective option right now would be to get the bore sleeved. If done properly, it works fine. It's a real pain getting the original kit from the company as far as I know. Ride safe.
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