Engine removal ?

Thinkin about while i have my carbs removed, i might just yank the motor out of the frame so i can paint it. Anybody know the weight of the 650 motor. :?:

 

About 175 lbs.

 

i read somewhere on here these folks lay the frame on it's side, and lift it off the engine.
its funny you post this cause i was thinkin the same thing. i think im gonna have to document it with a camera tho so i know how to get it back together, tho it must not be as tough as i think it is,
ill let the experts weigh in here,

 

With two people you shouldnt have a problem getting it out the side of the frame. One person on either side, me and a friend lifted mine out with no problems. But it is heavy so pick a strong friend.

 

You can lay the bike over on its right side and lift the frame off the motor.

 

Yeah the plan is to paint the motor flat black, with polished side covers and the valve cover to, plus i plan to leave the tips of the fins aluminum color which should look pretty cool.

 

Two people, no problem. Me and my dad pulled mine out in less than 15 minutes

 

Sounds good, this way i can check for rust and clean up the frame while im at it.

 

So, you got the Engine Painted ... and the Frame nice and beautiful... and, you the Mill back in the Frame without no muss, no fuss and the least amount of anxiety.

I treat it more like an Amish Barn Raising.

2 - Engine Guys
1 - Frame Guy
1 - Bolt-man (who can handle getting yelled at)
"Put the bolt in ... put the bolt in ... put the bolt in ... put it in!
WTF are you waiting for?"
1 - Beer Man
1 - Line-up Tool Man
1 - Light man.
1 - Rag Guy.
1 - Line-Up Judge
1 - Superintendent of Engine-In-Frame Operations
And, ...
1 - In The Way Guy.

 

Hey Rick..... That sounds like the guys that helped me, I guess that's why it took 3 hours instead of 15 min like Tank and his dad. Where the heck were you guys????????

 

http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... oader.html

I solved the problem by making the "motor loader"
It's a one man job, no sweat, no scratching fresh paint.

 

Hi Buchietee,
I tried the on the side method and had a bit of trouble but the straddle the bike method has worked twice without a hitch so far now... I took some pics and made a pictorial reminder for myself Here because I know I'm going to be scratching my head next time I do it.
Hope it helps.

 

cds1984, checked out your tips and it sounds like the way to go. I bookmarked the page and will refer to it hopefully sometime in the next two weeks. THANKS!