If you are interested in helping/teaching a top end rebuild

I'll start with: I do not have the cash.
Followed with: I'm at west side in Los Angeles

After taking the bike to the mechanic for a general inspection, I was told that cylinder #3 is at about 75 pounds. It needs a top end rebuild. Obviously, the bike is not worth that kind of money ($2500ish).

Why: Since I DID buy this [first] bike with the original intent to learn and become more mechanically inclined, maybe this is worth a tackle. Also, I LOVE my VFR... I would hate to get rid of it.

I'm looking for:
- Someone who is actually experienced in engine (at least top end, V4) rebuilding.
- Someone who is interested in teaching/instructing/helping me side-by-side to tear it down, clean, fix, rebuild, etc. and put it all back together to good running condition.
- Maybe if you have an actual garage/workshop and tools, it would make this much easier. I have a wrench set, a tandem parking spot and that's about all I've got.

Bike: 1986 VFR700f
Timeframe: Hopefully not more than 2 weekends
Compensation: Totaling a couple hundred bucks and some beers, a new friend, and a great feeling of accomplishment!

Post/PM me if you are interested!

I know, good luck finding someone... but:
Thanks in advance!

 

I would do it for beers but I am in Sacramento. You really need to do a leak down test and try to determine if it is rings or valves......two different jobs to be sure.

 

Ditto on Toe's comment. Best of luck finding someone to help out.

Jose