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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: Dr. Scooter on July 01, 2011, 08:20:27 PM

Title: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 01, 2011, 08:20:27 PM

Not for sure yet but I think mine blew today will know more tonight

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: jan.strydom on July 03, 2011, 08:45:36 AM

 ???How??

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 03, 2011, 02:07:07 PM

It is a rare case but I have blown it between an exhaust port and a coolant passage

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: jprestonian on July 03, 2011, 02:29:46 PM

Quote from: Dr. Scooter on July 03, 2011, 02:07:07 PM

It is a rare case but I have blown it between an exhaust port and a coolant passage

Not so rare for my People 250 -- happens every year!
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Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Hoolander2 on July 03, 2011, 04:14:58 PM

Now I don't know whether to cry or laugh. 

Seriously though, sorry for both y'all. 

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 04, 2011, 03:42:33 AM

I am checking for warped head because the gasket does not look blown

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 06, 2011, 05:42:54 PM

Well final diagnoses BLOWN HEAD GASKET

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 19, 2011, 05:16:24 PM

Thanks to Jenny at TNT Cycles I now have the parts for my bike I am very pleased with her services and I called 20+ dealers trying to find these things she gave me the fastest turn around time THANK YOU JENNY for the awesome service hope to continue to do business with you

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 27, 2011, 05:41:36 PM

Well for bad news I may have a cracked head getting it checked tonight if so I may be parting my bike out not sure yet

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Hoolander2 on July 28, 2011, 04:38:02 AM

Hey Doc.  Price for a new fully assembled head with valves and all installed is $332 on Stadium Yamaha's website.  That may be a bit off since I think their list is old but hey, yours can't be too much more.   Plus shipping, of course.   If it's the head, why not replace it rather than part out?  Try Jenny for a price. 

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 28, 2011, 11:38:05 AM

Called Kymco its a bare head everything I need is 750.00 dollars before freight

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Hoolander2 on July 29, 2011, 04:09:04 AM

Oh, sorry, that does change things I guess.   >:(

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on July 29, 2011, 01:23:37 PM

Checked my head again last night CAN NOT find anything wrong other then a blown gasket due to improper torquing of the head TWICE so I am buying another head gasket and going back together and hope for the best. If you need any tips on getting that engine out I am your guy

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: grouchysmurf on July 30, 2011, 05:28:43 AM

Wow that does not sound like fun.  Hope this one lasts!!!

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Dr. Scooter on August 03, 2011, 01:59:03 AM

Not to happy with Kymco usa right now they have five gaskets on factory backorder and I need one

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: zombie on February 14, 2012, 11:12:36 PM

Yeah! What he said. I would pull the cylinder to check the rings. You may have "caught them" in the groves as a side effect from running lean. If they float freely fine. If they are bound get a new piston/rings Doc!

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Hoolander2 on February 15, 2012, 03:50:39 AM

Pretty sure he sold it for salvage.  I have an idea it's the one parting out on ebay. 

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: zombie on February 15, 2012, 04:21:37 AM

Thanks Hoo! I noticed the date as I pushed POST. Wanna laugh... Check out my threads under the general section labeled Ethanol... Don't waste time following the links unless you want to but the read is GREAT! There are two separate threads there. The most fun I've had here in quite awhile.

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Hoolander2 on February 15, 2012, 07:09:09 AM

Oh I've been reading those threads alright.  ;D  I agree with YOU on all that.  Especially liked the Best ever quote about Democrats!  I use my Startron every tankful.  I believe the marine industry would know better than anyone about this stuff.  My local MC repair shop guys have told me they dump the gas out of any bike that comes in with any kind of running/starting probs before even trying to diagnose.  Replace with good gas with Startron in it.

I actually tried to embed my favorite line about Republicans but couldn't get the youtube to embed.  It's from the Clint Eastwood movie, "Kelly's Heros".  Don Rickles has a line toward the end but you really got to watch the whole movie to appreciate it.  Excellent movie.   

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Hoolander2 on February 15, 2012, 05:54:11 PM

Very true that.   ;)

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: Hoolander2 on February 15, 2012, 06:05:33 PM

My favorite line about REPUBLICANS.  ;) Thanks, Munks.  Kelly's Heroes - Maybe He's a Republican (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kqw0Gz9GahM#)

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: sissy mary on February 15, 2012, 06:06:37 PM

Does anyone know how many miles he had on the bike when it blew? Also, I am thinking of getting one of those DNA (K&N) style air filters? What main jet size does anyone recommend? I also have a Leo Vince exhaust on my carbed 2007. Should I go up one jet size, or two? :-*

Title: Re: Blown Head Gasket
Post by: zombie on February 16, 2012, 12:08:50 AM

Great post Munks! Thanks Hoo! It is easy for ME to forget what applies to the less expensive (smaller cc) engines is a LOT more of a hit in the wallet for the bigger engines. I've blown up ALOT of parts. That's the fat side of the learning curve.   
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