i found this very helpful. and watching a few times pt1-2 gave me more confidence to rebuild and work my 14 motor wich is now dissasembled awaiting new pistons and rod stretch bolts. ps a disassemble video would not have gone astray or unwatched . thanks dude 😎
Hey, thanks for making these videos. Question... I have a 2022 ZX-14R. I've been reading about spun bearings due to oiling issues. There are "upgrades" for this issue that I've seen, like a thicker oil pump plate because supposedly the stock plate can flex under heavy load, causing the oil pressure to drop. Do you know anything about these mods? Is this really necessary? I've found some threads online from guys claiming 60k+ miles on stock motors that have been wheelied liberally as well as run for extended periods at high rpm with no issues other than replacing the steering head bearings. I'm curious what you think about this.
I might be about to buy a 2008 zx14 with supposed rod knock. I haven’t seen it yet, but for the price of the listing I can always part out the bike and get my money back. I was wondering if the engine is rebuildable after rod knock starts to happen? He said he heard it and immediately shut it off and had it towed back. I think that I might be able to get the crank machined and get over sized bearings if it didn’t bend any rods. Is there anything else you recommend I check for on these bikes? I do aircraft maintenance, but I’ve never torn apart a large motorcycle like this.
They are definitely rebuildable with rod knock. Although it depends on the extent of the damage. In my experience, A seller is usually under estimating the extent of the damage. For instance, I have seen cranks twist, damaging the main bearing bores, cylinder walls and the camshaft journals. Which is not worth rebuilding at that point. This bike was purchased with a similar rod knock noise. If you do rebuild it , I would get a service manual and check everything in the engine. Transmission especially. Its not rocket science but experience does help. If you have rebuilt and engine before, it should be easy.
Thanks for the comment! During this video I was doing all of the dirty work. Before this engine gets assembled everything will be thoroughly cleaned, and cleaned again. Including all engine parts and work station. The block and crank are fresh from the machine shop and are contaminated already.
i found this very helpful. and watching a few times pt1-2 gave me more confidence to rebuild and work my 14 motor wich is now dissasembled awaiting new pistons and rod stretch bolts. ps a disassemble video would not have gone astray or unwatched . thanks dude 😎
Your welcome.
Great video! Very clean work, I am waiting for part 2.
Thank you. I am editing the the build next. hopefully, Ill have it done this week.
@@empcycleworks Great news, wish you all the best.
Awaiting part 2
Thanks for the support. This is the next video I am editing. Hopefully Ill have it done this week.
Part 2!!
I am waiting on a few parts that got delayed in shipping thanks to Hurricane Ian. I cant wait to finish this motor.
Hey Joe! Can a zx15r compare to the new busa 1600's we are seeing people build? Also has any built a zx16r yet?
I’m sure you can build a zx16 with a stroker crank. I don’t know how they compare as far as horse power.
Hey, thanks for making these videos. Question... I have a 2022 ZX-14R. I've been reading about spun bearings due to oiling issues. There are "upgrades" for this issue that I've seen, like a thicker oil pump plate because supposedly the stock plate can flex under heavy load, causing the oil pressure to drop. Do you know anything about these mods? Is this really necessary? I've found some threads online from guys claiming 60k+ miles on stock motors that have been wheelied liberally as well as run for extended periods at high rpm with no issues other than replacing the steering head bearings. I'm curious what you think about this.
I have installed those plates. It’s cheap insurance. Thanks for the comment
Great video, do yall have a Part 2 of a assembly?
I am working on the part 2. Stay tuned. Hurricane Ian has me delayed at the moment.
Привет!!! Очень хорошо 💪🏻👍🔥
Thank you for watching
Thanks for the video! Do You have to replating the cylinder after the boring?
Yes. These cylinders are nikosil plated after boring.
@@empcycleworks thank You👍👍
You have fabulous hair ♡
Thanks! It’s only a year ild
Do you have a video of the engine getting torn down? I don't think anybody had one on CZcams
I don’t think I recorded that, I’ll check to see if I have footage
@@empcycleworks thank you. My third gear is jumping like crazy. Guess it's time to split the cases
I might be about to buy a 2008 zx14 with supposed rod knock. I haven’t seen it yet, but for the price of the listing I can always part out the bike and get my money back. I was wondering if the engine is rebuildable after rod knock starts to happen? He said he heard it and immediately shut it off and had it towed back. I think that I might be able to get the crank machined and get over sized bearings if it didn’t bend any rods. Is there anything else you recommend I check for on these bikes? I do aircraft maintenance, but I’ve never torn apart a large motorcycle like this.
They are definitely rebuildable with rod knock. Although it depends on the extent of the damage. In my experience, A seller is usually under estimating the extent of the damage.
For instance, I have seen cranks twist, damaging the main bearing bores, cylinder walls and the camshaft journals. Which is not worth rebuilding at that point. This bike was purchased with a similar rod knock noise.
If you do rebuild it , I would get a service manual and check everything in the engine. Transmission especially. Its not rocket science but experience does help. If you have rebuilt and engine before, it should be easy.
Where are you from?
I’m in Fort Myers Florida
Ever get this motor done?
Yes. It is in the bike now. Still working on it. I have rough video on the engine build. Working on editing them next. Thanks for the comment.
Where is EMP located?
The shop is located at m Fort Myers Florida!
Why grind all over you work bench just bad habit
Thanks for the comment! During this video I was doing all of the dirty work. Before this engine gets assembled everything will be thoroughly cleaned, and cleaned again. Including all engine parts and work station. The block and crank are fresh from the machine shop and are contaminated already.