Con rod re-install

[tunnelrider]

Hi all,

Before I remove my con rods, will I be able to get them back on with the engine still in the bike?  Seems there's just enough room to reach over and hold the cap in place but looks like it could be fiddly.  And yes I'll have new bolts.

Cheers.

[Tony Smith]

Hi all,

Before I remove my con rods, will I be able to get them back on with the engine still in the bike?  Seems there's just enough room to reach over and hold the cap in place but looks like it could be fiddly.  And yes I'll have new bolts.

There sure is enough room. It does however help if the significant female in your life is prepared to use her probably much smaller hands to hold the bottom part against the crank whilst you offer up the upper part of the conrod and insert the bolts.  Use lots and lots of oil but ensure that the threads of the bolts and the holes they go into are dry.

[tunnelrider]

Chur chur Tony, appreciated.