Rebuilding a 55W from scratch. Any suggestions?
Hey,
I’m rebuilding a 55W 1985 Tenere from scratch. The bike is completely stripped down and every thing is in peaces, including the engine ![](http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/smile.gif) . So I guess this is the time to make all the necessary and cool modifications possible. This is my first Tenere so please make suggestions to what could or should be done.
I’ve read Klaus’s very helpful and insightful posts and plan to:
· Install the newer and stronger oil pump and it’s plastic sprocket.
· Get a firmer suspension. I’ll see if I get afford Ohlins after rebuilding this thing ![](http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/smile.gif) .
· Relocate the CDI in front of the tank for cooling. I know it’s going to be tricky modifying the harness but It gets really hot in the desert down here and the Tenere CDI is in the worst possible place inside the frame when it comes to cooling.
Any other ideas?
Klaus, I would really like to do something about the 5th gear. I checked your site but I don’t speak German. I would appreciate it if you explain to me what to in English. Thanks
The 55W engine that came with the bike was in pretty bad shape. It needed new cylinder head, camshaft, valves, valve guide and an output shaft (the one that the chain sprocket attaches to). So I bought a slightly used 1986 34L engine from which I will take what I need. I will eventually (slowly) rebuild the 34L with a new top end and high compression piston to race with it in the Rally Of Egypt next year. Wish me luck.
Thanks
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