How to calculate the time required to do something for the first time...
1) Estimate how long it will take.
2) Multiply by two
3) Raise the answer to the next higher unit of measurement.
For this job, apparently => 1 Day times two equals two days raised to the next higher unit = two weeks.
Sounds about right to me. Could be a bit short. Maybe a month.
Think about it....
Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C HERS I/II CEPE CEA BPI CERTIFIED SF/MF GREEN POINT RATER +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================
On 9/2/2014 7:04 AM, 'eddie' edgyver40@... [DSN_KLR650] wrote:
While I don't know the total time for engine replacement. I can say the time to remove the swingarm, regrease the bearings and replace solo was about 90 minutes working out in my driveway.
Can you do an engine swap in a day? I'd say yes, with a friend's help.
Stuff like drain and remove the radiator, remove the swing arm, exhaust system, etc... is tedious but not horrible. Do them for both bikes at the same time, side by side. Make a list (game plan) and combine tasks when possible. And take pictures!!! =)
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [b]Sent:[/b] Tuesday, September 02, 2014 9:27 AM [b]Subject:[/b] [DSN_KLR650] Engine swap?
Estimated timing for swapping engines?
While I have changed out Shocks etc etc etc. on my 07 I sometimes wonder about high miles.
And while there are plenty of other 07's with LOW miles, (2,400-7,000) I figure it would be cheaper to, buy a bike Swap the engines, (& od) then to pay all the state fee$
And "easier"????? (biggest question here) & cheaper then swapping or RE-buying new F&R shocks, bolts, brakes, REwiring, etc etc etc etc.
It "LOOK'S" like a 1 day job. (or do you have to tear the swing arm etc off to take the engine out? (PS. 1 person do the work)
Mark (West Mi.)
that's solo with no help in my shop.