Rear cylinder removal in frame M900 easy or too awkward

Albie · 08-05-2018, 08:59 PM

Hi guys just asking the question in public although I have been kindly told the rear can be removed in the frame I would imagine its tight.
I really don't have an issue removing the engine from the frame as I would like the frame repainted again not using rattle cans over the powdercoat.and painted by a professional. I don't mind all the work to do the right thing but that could be done after I see whether the bike runs good again after the work.
Its been a tedious few weeks after all the work I did especially the last 9 months thinking all would be good but at the end of the day the duff ring caused me a problem and I was not expecting it.
This time I cannot send the engine away as Alec is purely doing servicing bikes and I am not going to interrupt that so I will have to go it alone this time but hope if anyone can assist me with advice or help it will be rewarded with gratitude or recompense.

I am not quite ready to start it yet as the bike lift has my xt500 in mid flight but not so much it cant come down so I am hoping by June it can be started at least.

Thanks in advance.

Pedro · 08-05-2018, 09:01 PM

It’s a bit fiddly getting to the rear cylinder but prob no more than a few hours work

Albie · 08-05-2018, 09:09 PM

Thank you again. Lots of looking to do first then in case. I can see it as a benefit in the first instance.

Dukedesmo · 08-05-2018, 09:11 PM

I've had the rear cylinder off with engine in the frame, no problem.

I think on the old SS, it's not possible due to the frame but Monster is fine.

Albie · 08-05-2018, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

I've had the rear cylinder off with engine in the frame, no problem.

I think on the old SS, it's not possible due to the frame but Monster is fine.

Many thanks again.

Dukedesmo · 08-05-2018, 09:19 PM

Inspiration;

As you can see in the second pic, plenty of room.

Albie · 08-05-2018, 09:22 PM

Ok your right. I am very pleased to see the space now. Perfect.

Nasher · 09-05-2018, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

I think on the old SS, it's not possible due to the frame.

Oh yes, it's a little more 'snug' on an SS.

Nasher

08-05-2018, 08:59 PM	#1
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Rear cylinder removal in frame M900 easy or too awkward Hi guys just asking the question in public although I have been kindly told the rear can be removed in the frame I would imagine its tight. I really don't have an issue removing the engine from the frame as I would like the frame repainted again not using rattle cans over the powdercoat.and painted by a professional. I don't mind all the work to do the right thing but that could be done after I see whether the bike runs good again after the work. Its been a tedious few weeks after all the work I did especially the last 9 months thinking all would be good but at the end of the day the duff ring caused me a problem and I was not expecting it. This time I cannot send the engine away as Alec is purely doing servicing bikes and I am not going to interrupt that so I will have to go it alone this time but hope if anyone can assist me with advice or help it will be rewarded with gratitude or recompense. I am not quite ready to start it yet as the bike lift has my xt500 in mid flight but not so much it cant come down so I am hoping by June it can be started at least. Thanks in advance. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/ Last edited by Albie; 08-05-2018 at 09:07 PM..

08-05-2018, 09:01 PM	#2
Pedro Ciao, come stai? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Somewhere Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 4,157	It’s a bit fiddly getting to the rear cylinder but prob no more than a few hours work __________________ M900 - 1993! Monster 1200R!

08-05-2018, 09:09 PM	#3
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Thank you again. Lots of looking to do first then in case. I can see it as a benefit in the first instance. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

08-05-2018, 09:11 PM	#4
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,842	I've had the rear cylinder off with engine in the frame, no problem. I think on the old SS, it's not possible due to the frame but Monster is fine. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

08-05-2018, 09:19 PM	#6
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,842	Inspiration; As you can see in the second pic, plenty of room. __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.

08-05-2018, 09:22 PM	#7
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,030	Ok your right. I am very pleased to see the space now. Perfect. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/