M750 Rear Cylinder Removal

Hi,
I'm about to lift the rear pot on a 2001 M750 as it's leaking oil which is somewhat vexing me. Is it possible to do this with the engine in the frame or is it a frame off job?

Cheers

[slob]

Maybe not a huge help. On my 2003 1000:
it's possible but I need to remove the pipes and suspension rocker to clear the rear exhaust studs. There may be just that fraction more space on a 750, not sure sbout the older suspension arrangement, a quick look downwards with the tank up should make it clear.

Cheers, at least I know for my M1000 if I ever have to do that one

[Dukedesmo]

Rear cylinder comes off with engine in the frame no problem with the older (hoop) suspension models M600/750/900.

[Darren69]

Jerry did his 750SS recently with the engine in the frame for the same reason. I know he was plagued with a persistent oil leak which I think was eventually sorted after the 3rd attempt.

Perhaps he will post with his tales of woe?

Many thanks for letting me know

[jerry]

Originally Posted by Darren69

Jerry did his 750SS recently with the engine in the frame for the same reason. I know he was plagued with a persistent oil leak which I think was eventually sorted after the 3rd attempt.

Perhaps he will post with his tales of woe?

no i had to drop engine on 750ss ,,,, but M750 there is just enough room to remove head and barrel

Cheers, thanks for the clarification

Well, I went in and did it:

Seat off
Tank off
Battery out
Air box out (what a faff)
Exhaust off (2001 bike and it unbolted like a new one!!!)
Plugs out
Time motor and remove belts
Carbs loosened and the aft inlet off
Undo the 4x cylinder bolts

And it was off, about 1h 30m, not bad for a first go, goes back together this weekend

Thanks for the help all

[utopia]

Excellent.
As well as being handy info for future reference, this is further evidence that the early monsters are one of the easiest bikes to work on.

Well I've cocked up somewhere, leak is back and the head bolts are still tight!!!!

[slob]

if it's the head, try lapping it to the barrel with some valve grinding paste. if it's the base, more 3 bond but double check it's not a damaged crank breather before starting surgery

[Luddite]

Does it have its full complement of o-rings?

See slob's diagram at post #13.

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=54988

Thanks all, I'll order new o rings from Moto Rapido tomorrow and tear it down tomorrow eve.

I can't believe how Micky mouse the base gasket o ring seems to float on top of the base gasket

It's not the breather as that's new (first thing I changed). I'll also lap the head.

Cheers

Oh, is it worth putting 3 Bond on the head gasket joint?