Recent content by Dr.Roe

Hello guys, still working on the engine, had to wait over 30 days for the oil filter spanner tool (got stuck at customs). I'd need some help, my crankshaft bearing number 91001-312-014 is busted. I'd need to find a replacement but it's discontinued. The only one I found was 110Usd, or the...

Awesome, thanks!

Hello! Springs right now are ranging from 47.83-47.94 mm (using a digital calliper), serviceable is 47.8mm I believe? I wouldn't mind keeping them, but then again I can easily fit the springs in my budget. Either\or kind of situation, I guess it boils down to which is best? I'm not banking...

Springs are just barely in specs, I think I'm going to change them. Where could I find a set of springs that won't cost a fortune? Leaning toward these from KPMI...

Thank you all for the info! Thankfully I wont be taking pass the 2000 feet mark! :) I'll keep you posted on progress

With that in mind, I'll go with your recommendations and use the cam assembly from number 2, how ever, I'm not seeing a 286 mark? It should be on the sprocket right?

Hello, Good and bad news, Number ones cam assembly is not so good, rusted and pitted, sprocket is useless and would need to changed. Valves aren't great and have accumulated some rust. Cylinders have been bore to + 0.25" at some point during her life, both are clean and smooth.Have yet to...

Thank you both for the replies! Interesting comments on Number Two, took a look at the carb (only have one of the two) and it dose look like the ones from a 450, brand is Keihin. Engine serial is: CB350E-1047338 Point cover says TYPE-1

Hello from Quebec, Skip to First part of the project if you rather not read the intro. Story is standard, never owned a bike but would like to improve my mechanical skills. I worked on my Defender 110 for the last 2 years (actually still working on, because it seems to be a never ending...