In this video, follow along as we attempt to replace the engine on a cheap CBR1100XX Honda Blackbird. Watch as we take out the old engine and attempt to install a replacement, but encounter unexpected obstacles along the way. See first hand the challenges of DIY motorcycle repair and the potential risks of working on a budget bike. Learn from our mistakes and gain valuable insights into what it takes to successfully swap an engine on a motorcycle. Don’t miss out on this compelling story of perseverance, determination, and the never-ending quest for a perfectly running bike. Watch now to experience the highs and lows of our engine replacement journey.
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I love the enthusiasm and determination you have for this project, I've tackled similar in the past taking on everything from an old RD125LC, through to modern litre sports bikes and each one was incredibly rewarding. If I could offer some advice, spend some money on good quality equipment and tools to assist with the more challenging tasks. Even hiring an engine hoist for a weekend will make your life so much easier when it comes to manipulating heavy pieces. With the bike in it's current state, I would also suggest giving everything a good clean, it's a golden opportunity to take years off the bike with the engine out and bring back a bit of sparkle to those harder to reach spots. It will also allow you to identify any other issues that may be hiding under all that grime. As my old granddad used to say, if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing properly.
just take the wheels off and drop the lot on the engine
Put the engine on it’s side on an old piece of carpet. Then manoeuvre the frame onto the engine might need to take the handle bars off to get the frame to lie straight on the engine.
Iv used a trolley jack to fit engines a few times, makes it easier using a bit of wood on top of the jack, can notch the wood to sit better on the jack too. Another way iv seen it done is laying the bike on its side but I don't think I'd fancy lifting a big bike like that up from the ground
Reminds me of putting my rebuilt motor back into the frame on my Laverda Jota. It weighed an absolute ton, and after a lot of faffing about and a lot of cursing, me and my mate decided to lay the motor on its side and lower the frame over the motor until the holes aligned, and we were able to get the bolts located. Still a royal pain in the arse though!
I'll stick to watching Allen Millyard's videos.
Can you borrow an engine hoist mate? Roll the motor under the bike and then use a hoist to raise it up into place.
Yes, your girlfriend is an angel! No PPE whatsoever. Personally, the car would have been reversed much closer, for starters.
But you are obviously a trier and will succeed – eventually. Best of luck in this resto – I am watching from the vantage point of having done this sort of thing several times, but a looong time ago. But with lots of oddments to make up packing, planks and a comprehensive set of tools.
When close, you need a couple of tapered bars to gently lever the engine to align the bolt holes. But with just that trolley jack it is dangerous – you need extra support in some way – if only some ratchet straps to allow adjustments to the jack (which needs a piece of wood between it and the engine, btw).
You will get there. Just be careful, be safe.
Is it possible for you to rent an engine hoist and drop it in from the top?
Sorry can't watch this as you basically don't have any idea. Watching you drop that engine and then dragging it around using the trolley jack was painful. As you say you made a mistake. You should have had a dolly basically a small trolley on casters or something else but not a trolly jack. Not to mention a fairly good workshop/gagage to check and dress the replacement engine.
Lay the bike over on its side . I've seen it done many times . Alan Millyard has used it many times.
mate i walked in this shop 5 minutes after you and the salesman was lying in a pool of his own urine,i chased after you but you had gone,seriously dude what part of this is worth £800?think next time bud.
thanks for the upload keep going mate
I thought you had it.
Once you get a hole lined up put a screwdriver through it.
Get some ratchet straps on that motor to help pull it closer to the holes.
When holes are lined up start putting bolts in holes but do not tighten all the way (this will give you wiggle room).
Make sure that brake cable don't have to be under the motor mount.
Tighten all the bolts to proper specs if possible just make sure they don't loose up(blue loctite might help).
Don't give up, you'll get it, you were so close.
Bummer you don't have a barn cuz I'll remove the front wheel or forks if need be and suspend the frame from a beam overhead.
Maybe you could rent an engine crane to lift/lower the frame?
Or a local community post bribing with beer and pizza cuz like 4 guys would likely also work
Think you worked it out the hard way…wheels out, forks and swing arm out, build the frame over the engine, you’ll be surprised how light the frame is, good luck, oh and I was thinking poor girl, no gloves for her while you did. She was a star though.
take both wheels off the bike then position the frame over the engine the frame will rest on the swing arm and fork tubes much easier thats how i rebuilt my vfr800 on my own but i did have the advantage of m/cycle lift bench good luck if you still have problems i,ll come and give you a hand
Frame had rust spots, get yourself a manual for it and break it down enough to clean up the frame while engine is out…..
Big projects tackle one thing at a time, looking at the whole picture can overwhelm you….state of mind….
Good work, looking forward to see it run again…
That woman is an absolute star.
Get a jack with a bigger head span. Make it a big easier at least. Can u get an engine lift on rental?
Wobbling around on that jack wouldnt be for me. My old Dad used to say to me you are bloody great at taking things apart..
Oh… BTW, I found the best way to get the engine back in, was to lie the frame on it's side and insert the engine sideways, putting engine mounts through from the side. As yours is a stressed member, you might find that gives more clearance. Hope that helps, and I'm enjoying this so far.
Loving this, it's a document of learning as you go and will be a source of reference for those who don't have a kitted out garage.
I once travelled 80 miles to collect a 100,000 mile ZZR600 and rode it home, the thing had been maintained fairly religiously by the father and son keepers from new. Take the comments of "it's knackered" with a pinch of salt, nobody knows until things are inspected throughout the journey.
Maybe try taking the forks, swing arm and wheels out then lower the frame onto the engine. Don't give up.