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Grumpy-jim

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2001 SERG engine problem
« on: July 19, 2008, 03:32:12 AM »
Has anyone had any rod bearing problems? Are there any problem trends out there? My engine is making some kind of internal noise without any loss of power. Has anyone else had this problem? Any thoughts or solutions out there? Thanks in advance.
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2008, 08:27:02 PM »
 
Cam chain tensioners are the only "routine" failure I've really heard about with these bikes. :nixweiss:  I think some early 2000s had cam bearing issues, too, but you should be safe from that.  Could possibly be the compensator?

How about some more information like when does it happen, what does it sound like, where on the motor is it coming from, etc.  Also, how many miles on the bike?
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2008, 10:40:21 PM »
How many miles on the clock?
A rod bearing problem would typically be heard when under load such as light accelleration whereas the tensioners if bad can be heard at any rpm.
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2008, 08:23:04 AM »
I have gear driven cams and 39k for miles.
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2008, 07:26:20 PM »
I was just told the front rod bearing is bad. Not sure how or why, I change the oil, I run amsoil. I do not beat it up. I guess I just the lucky one??????
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2008, 07:37:09 PM »
Quote from: Grumpy-jim on July 21, 2008, 07:26:20 PM
I was just told the front rod bearing is bad. Not sure how or why, I change the oil, I run amsoil. I do not beat it up. I guess I just the lucky one??????

Who told you that?
Has the motor been torn down?
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2008, 07:48:17 PM »
grumpy, man dont sweat the rod bearing. very doubtful. hey, i spin the chit outa motors as a living, and bearing failure just aint whats happening.

tell us more about your bike, maybe we can help.

or PM a phone number, happy to help, no charge!
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2008, 09:32:55 PM »
I have taken the top end and cylinders off. the front rod has a lot of play. I really hate to say. Any thoughts??
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2008, 09:34:09 AM »
Quote from: Grumpy-jim on July 21, 2008, 09:32:55 PM
I have taken the top end and cylinders off. the front rod has a lot of play. I really hate to say. Any thoughts??

well, dont that just suk. is the play up and down? side to side? would certainly like to know cause of failure.
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2008, 10:28:44 AM »
 ???
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2008, 11:31:35 PM »
   I had a knocking sound in the lower end on my FLTRSE2 at 28,000 miles...thought the same as you.  Turned out to be the compensator nut wasnt tight enough after having work done at the dealer for a new stator.  No loss in performance and good oil pressure. If you had anything done on the lower end...may be the same problem.  The sound is just like a bearing knock.
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2008, 08:01:49 AM »
Rod play is side to side.

The fisrt thing I did was go through the primary side. I too had my stator go out at 28K. Wish the problem was on that side....
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2008, 08:09:25 AM »
should'nt the rod have (some) side to side??
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Re: 2001 SERG engine problem
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2008, 10:06:50 AM »
Quote from: HEADPAN62 on July 23, 2008, 08:09:25 AM
should'nt the rod have (some) side to side??
I would think so.
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