Right now I have a 500t motor that I began polishing. I've been trying to do some research on engine rebuilding, and having the hardest time finding a starting point in rebuilding this motor. Since I have no idea where to begin, I thought that the easiest thing to do may just be to completely strip the whole engine down and clean everything up, and then reassemble the thing. This would help me to understand all of the parts, and go over everything to make sure I completely rebuild the engine.
I bought this bike completely torn apart so I really don't have all of the parts for the bike. My intentions were to sandblast and powder coat the frame (which I did) and just rebuild the bike, buying all of the parts I needed for a cafe build.
Should I crack the case open and completely disassemble everything?
Should I get rid of the electric start and just run a kick starter? I will be rewiring the bike myself.
Are there any tutorials on rebuilding a 450/500t motor? I found a couple on youtube, but they are short and not sure if I trust myself to completely tear the motor apart following these videos.
I purchased a complete engine gasket kit, and a new bolt/washer kit.
I misplaced the top end and cylinders/pistons. Will have to search for those!
I appreciate all of your feedback! (I apologize for my photos being turned sideways, new to posting images here!)
I bought this bike completely torn apart so I really don't have all of the parts for the bike. My intentions were to sandblast and powder coat the frame (which I did) and just rebuild the bike, buying all of the parts I needed for a cafe build.
Should I crack the case open and completely disassemble everything?
Should I get rid of the electric start and just run a kick starter? I will be rewiring the bike myself.
Are there any tutorials on rebuilding a 450/500t motor? I found a couple on youtube, but they are short and not sure if I trust myself to completely tear the motor apart following these videos.
I purchased a complete engine gasket kit, and a new bolt/washer kit.
I misplaced the top end and cylinders/pistons. Will have to search for those!
I appreciate all of your feedback! (I apologize for my photos being turned sideways, new to posting images here!)



