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  Topic: engine rebuild in progress.
benztech

Replies: 9
Views: 6627

PostForum: Engine   Posted: December 16, 2009, 4:30 pm   Subject: Re: engine rebuild in progress.
let me know how the tank turns out. I just spent 300$ on the OMARS tail. it designed for the stock tank.
  Topic: engine rebuild in progress.
benztech

Replies: 9
Views: 6627

PostForum: Engine   Posted: December 16, 2009, 4:18 pm   Subject: Re: engine rebuild in progress.
well i just got a call from the machine shop.. the barrel is ready. not bad.. 2 day turn around.. total price was 76.00 for a bore and hone. i'm thinking i'm going with the SHELL #1 GRIND. i heard it ...
  Topic: engine rebuild in progress.
benztech

Replies: 9
Views: 6627

PostForum: Engine   Posted: December 16, 2009, 2:54 pm   Subject: Re: engine rebuild in progress.
I actually have a good amount of porting experience from my drag racing days. I cleaned up what the PO jacked up. I removed the casting flaws, port-matched the intake and putting a really smooth fins ...
  Topic: engine rebuild in progress.
benztech

Replies: 9
Views: 6627

PostForum: Engine   Posted: December 15, 2009, 11:31 pm   Subject: Re: engine rebuild in progress.
well the jug is now at the machine shop. got a call today and I was told to order 2nd O/S pistons. they'll be there tommorow. head has been ported and valves have been lapped.

I'll try and get som ...
  Topic: my hopeless project fun
benztech

Replies: 58
Views: 33014

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: December 15, 2009, 11:25 pm   Subject: Re: my hopeless project fun
I got a set of regular petcocks you can have.. if you need them
  Topic: replacing valve seals
benztech

Replies: 7
Views: 5763

PostForum: Top End Work   Posted: December 15, 2009, 9:29 pm   Subject: Re: replacing valve seals
the base gasket is very thin compared to the head gasket. I don't think adding 1 would really do anything. I just pulled the head on my motor and the jug got lifted so I f-it and just pulled it off. ...
  Topic: F Rim/spoke/tire, s. damper, shocks, mufflers, starter, seat
benztech

Replies: 5
Views: 5787

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: December 14, 2009, 11:48 pm   Subject: Re: F Rim/spoke/tire, s. damper, shocks, mufflers, starter, seat
pm sent on the KYB shocks
  Topic: engine rebuild in progress.
benztech

Replies: 9
Views: 6627

PostForum: Engine   Posted: December 12, 2009, 4:43 pm   Subject: engine rebuild in progress.
I finally got my cafe project where I wanted it and now I'm going after the motor. the bike ran great, however there was a dinging noise in the head that was driving me nuts. tried settings valves an ...
  Topic: Trying to change leaking head gasket.
benztech

Replies: 34
Views: 24647

PostForum: Engine   Posted: December 3, 2009, 11:47 pm   Subject: Re: Trying to change leaking head gasket.
for carbon removal go to NAPA and get a can of SEA FOAM. it will dissolve the carbon to nothing... super great stuff and it's very cheap.
  Topic: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber
benztech

Replies: 36
Views: 35808

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: November 28, 2009, 8:34 am   Subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber
looking good.... now where have I've seen those wheels before.
  Topic: sourcing chrome hardware???
benztech

Replies: 4
Views: 3509

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: November 26, 2009, 10:01 am   Subject: Re: sourcing chrome hardware???
well I use to go to my local ACE that has a huge chrome supply. however the 10 x1.25 is not available there. they do carry 10x 1.50 in the chrome acorn.
  Topic: sourcing chrome hardware???
benztech

Replies: 4
Views: 3509

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: November 25, 2009, 11:42 pm   Subject: sourcing chrome hardware???
I want to replace all the acorn nuts on the XS. I can't seem to source any 10x 1.25 acorn nuts in chrome. I know MIKESXS has them, but i'm looking for a better quality fastener. can anyone point me in ...
  Topic: Rotor bolt grade?
benztech

Replies: 14
Views: 8654

PostForum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls   Posted: November 24, 2009, 11:13 pm   Subject: Re: Rotor bolt grade?
go to a better ACE. my local ACE has everything to include a full chrome section. the chrome can get pricey. On my bobber build I spent like 200$ on chrome and SS fastners.
  Topic: Rotor bolt grade?
benztech

Replies: 14
Views: 8654

PostForum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls   Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:39 pm   Subject: Re: Rotor bolt grade?
would you like me to post a pic. if you have an ACE hardware local they will carry what you need. as far as the stock grade I really don't know.
  Topic: Rotor bolt grade?
benztech

Replies: 14
Views: 8654

PostForum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls   Posted: November 22, 2009, 8:29 pm   Subject: Re: Rotor bolt grade?
I installed SS button head bolts from ace hardware.. It looks very clean. I applied blue threadlocker since I didn't use the locking tabs. .
  Topic: would any of you guys put this on your cafe project
benztech

Replies: 4
Views: 6489

PostForum: Cafe Racer   Posted: November 17, 2009, 8:01 am   Subject: Re: would any of you guys put this on your cafe project
what year is your bike? I have a hand built cafe tail forsale. made from aluminium. I had a metal fabricator make it for me. it's one of a kind.
  Topic: Side Covers
benztech

Replies: 16
Views: 12382

PostForum: Cafe Racer   Posted: November 14, 2009, 4:13 pm   Subject: Re: Side Covers
hey wally what exhaust are you running.
  Topic: 750 tank?????
benztech

Replies: 3
Views: 4482

PostForum: Cafe Racer   Posted: November 14, 2009, 4:11 pm   Subject: Re: 750 tank?????
Id have to agree. I spent more than I thought I was going too.
  Topic: Rear frame loop with cafe seat?
benztech

Replies: 1
Views: 5039

PostForum: Cafe Racer   Posted: November 11, 2009, 11:26 pm   Subject: Re: Rear frame loop with cafe seat?
I have the OMARSDTR cafe seat. It is designed to work on a stock bike. I cut the rear hoop off cause I didn't want to run the rear fender,
  Topic: Veteran's Day
benztech

Replies: 6
Views: 2386

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:48 pm   Subject: Re: Veteran's Day
thanks fella's.......i'm damn proud to be a vet
  Topic: gordonscott's homemade hardtail
benztech

Replies: 60
Views: 40800

PostForum: Chopper jobs   Posted: November 5, 2009, 9:28 pm   Subject: Re: gordonscott's homemade hardtail
i got one of his fork braces... super quality job.
  Topic: JIS spec Phillips screw drivers, stop stripping screw heads
benztech

Replies: 13
Views: 10350

PostForum: All the rest   Posted: November 5, 2009, 9:06 pm   Subject: Re: JIS spec Phillips screw drivers, stop stripping screw heads
just get a snap-on driver set.
  Topic: Exhaust System Options?
benztech

Replies: 11
Views: 8232

PostForum: Exhaust   Posted: November 5, 2009, 8:59 pm   Subject: Re: Exhaust System Options?
gordon your pipes look great and I really love my fork brace. my only concern is the choice of metal. Steel is going to rust, then look like poo. i guess ceramic coating is an option
  Topic: Exhaust System Options?
benztech

Replies: 11
Views: 8232

PostForum: Exhaust   Posted: November 4, 2009, 8:51 pm   Subject: Re: Exhaust System Options?
is there any good exhaust system on the market... been searching
 
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