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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: lc4 on February 14, 2009, 10:23:38 am
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Currently restoring a XL250 Motosport and looking for information or advise on the following.
Local source for 305 kit, repairs to camshaft bearings ( bronze slipper bearings or needle bearing cam)
Conrod kit
Main crankshaft bearings
A repairer in Sydney area that can perform any of the above work.
Thanks. :)
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try bert kingston in QLD for parts
http://www.bkperformance.com.au/
464 Kingsford Smith Drive,
Hamilton
Qld
Australia. 4007
Facsimile: (617) 3868 2055
Phone: (617) 3868 1662
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Just trying to access that site Hoony, and got this?
WTF!
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Would BK do the needle bearing cams or just the basic mechanical?
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weird i clicked the link and it worked fine.
i think it may be best to ask BK those questions, they have been around and used to specialise in hot up kits and big bore piston kits in the 70's & 80's
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hoony i dont think bk carry any of that anymore
try serco workshop ask for al phone 0733915711
i think he has some big bore piston kits 8)
tell him you were talking to russell
there is noone in qld i know doing bearing slippers for heads ;)
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lc4
I'll be buggered if I can remember their name, but there is a cam repair company I think in Lithgow who will bore out the flogged out bearings of your XL head and fit a caged roller bearing setup. Sorry I can't be more helpful with this one, someone may be able to remember or know who I'm talking about.
As others have mentioned, Serco at Wooloongabba can recon your crank although the reckon they're a pain to do.
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Thanks for all the leads gents but so far all have drawn a blank :'(
Anyone else ???
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Have you tried Road and Race Engineering at Tumbi (Central Coast) They're into Ducati these days but Phil has been mucking with Hondas for yonks. They should be able to help out??
http://www.roadandrace.com.au/ (http://www.roadandrace.com.au/)
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Is there anyone else interested in these types of parts or repairs?
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Judging bythe amount of metal shavings I found in my oil screen....I reckon I might be a candidate for needle bearing cam and bore kit before long. :(
Anyone know if these bearing camshafts are really any better than the bush type set up?
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Judging bythe amount of metal shavings I found in my oil screen....I reckon I might be a candidate for needle bearing cam and bore kit before long. :(
Anyone know if these bearing camshafts are really any better than the bush type set up?
For general road use the price probably doesn`t justify it ,like $545 + shipping for a megacycle cam :o . Price aside I think they are the better option.
Reason for asking about other people looking was that I might be able to get 305 kits (Piston rings and sleeve) from the Us for about $350 if I can get a few in one shipment.
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George McKenzie in Brisbane has waved his magic wand over lots of XL250 motors including warp speed 420cc monstrosities so he is probably a good bet for fixing the dreaded camshaft bearing problem - 07 32064230
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long as you are not in a hurry for it ::)
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Hey LC4,
How did you go with the cam or 305 kit? Did you find anyone to do your work?
I've actually just laid my hands on a 305 kit, and thinking of doing up a head & barrell so I can try and keep up with these 420 something XL's. :D
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Hey LC4,
How did you go with the cam or 305 kit? Did you find anyone to do your work?
I've actually just laid my hands on a 305 kit, and thinking of doing up a head & barrell so I can try and keep up with these 420 something XL's. :D
Hi MX,
It turned out that the head was still within seviceable limits :) so was the bore but I decided to go 25thou over to freshen it up. Have got her back together and running ;D Only problem was that she doesn`t like resistor type plugs.
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bought my 305 kit and 3 spare copper head gaskets from Powerol (usa)put in my Maicosport in 1992,still going strong.Powerol still going i believe. Also the XLINT web page for all xl info may have kits from memory
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G'day Bazza, The 305 I just got is a Henry Abe kit.
So how do you feel about the 305 bore? Have you changed rings etc. since '92? (as in can you still get 'em if necessary)
Does it make a decided difference over the 250 what other engine mods did you make.
Please tell all. :D
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No have not done rings and plenty of compression still (have used other bikes last few years but was my main ride for 10years doing about 6 meets a year and 1 Auzie nationals)will try to get Firko to post a photo.
305 kit, 3 angle valves,larger pipe,mild/medium cam,mikuni,cr250M coil,mild porting a real nice motor.Machined centre entry for carb.Will try to PM photo to you