Low-Cost Repair For Honda Bikes

Low-Cost Repair For Honda Bikes FARM SHOP Repairs Randy Hinzman has a money-saving process to repair a common failure to Honda XR80 and XR100 motorbikes that are often used by farmers and ranchers Hinzman says problems with the handy two-wheelers typically occur if the engines run out of oil or are operating too long on “dirty” oil “With bad oil the camshaft can ride right on the engine head without any bearing or sleeve ” Hinzman says “That causes excessive wear or even a seized engine The cost of a new head can be $300 on top of additional charges for a new cam and rocker arm holder ” Using his 40 years of experience as a motorcycle and engine mechanic Hinzman perfected a way to repair the cam and head for less than half the cost of a new head He began offering the service about five years ago on eBay and since then has repaired more than 100 heads with good results Hinzman says his process first involves cleaning any embedded grease from the worn cam journal surfaces then heliarc welding the area to build up the journals He can also build up and repair the rocker arm surface After rebuilding the surfaces he machines the cam journals to achieve the proper running clearance between the camshaft and the head “I’ve made repairs for owners from all over the country with great results and not any complaints ” Hinzman says He charges $125 for his repair expertise plus a nominal charge for shipping even to Alaska and Hawaii To make the repairs he needs the head from a damaged Honda XR80 or XR100 a new cam and the rocker arm holder Hinzman can be contacted through his eBay seller handle Hondnutt or he can be reached by phone or email at his shop in Minnesota Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Randy Hinzman 13780 Hwy 60 Blvd Zumbrota Minn 55992 ph 763-218-1317; randys@citilink net

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