blackbetty
XS650 Junkie
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I don't really know why I went with the 700 over the 750....I think it's because I wanted a more handbuilt motor and an engine that would scream in the midrange, not just a simple bolt on and hope for the best. Plus, with my budget, going for the 750 kit would mean I'd have to run the stock cam, and from my research, the cost vs. gains without going all the way on the 750 doesn't work out. With the Hoos kit I can run 9.5-10.5 compression and still stay under $1000.
Interestingly enough, Roger tells me he's never had an instance of overheating, so he doesn't really understand why Heiden made these jugs with bigger fins, though clearly it makes sense. He also told me the only time he's handled those jugs is when he's been honing the cylinders to work with his own JE 750 pistons; apparently the pistons supplied with the 750 kit are inferior to the JE pistons Hoos sells.
Roger will also prep the piston rings as well as swap the factory valve springs with RD units on his refurbished head, so I don't have to do it. Since I needed machine work on my head, I can simply send Roger my old one and receive a fresh unit with the RD springs the Shell cam requires already installed. Gary degrees the cams before they go out, so I can install the Shell cam and know it'll be +/- 2*, and it keeps me from having to press off the cam gear and degreeing it myself.
Roger has my entire top end, I know that what I'll receive back will work, and I have the support of a dude who answers his phone every time I call. Plus I'm supporting a local company and not just giving my money to Mikes.
Interestingly enough, Roger tells me he's never had an instance of overheating, so he doesn't really understand why Heiden made these jugs with bigger fins, though clearly it makes sense. He also told me the only time he's handled those jugs is when he's been honing the cylinders to work with his own JE 750 pistons; apparently the pistons supplied with the 750 kit are inferior to the JE pistons Hoos sells.
Roger will also prep the piston rings as well as swap the factory valve springs with RD units on his refurbished head, so I don't have to do it. Since I needed machine work on my head, I can simply send Roger my old one and receive a fresh unit with the RD springs the Shell cam requires already installed. Gary degrees the cams before they go out, so I can install the Shell cam and know it'll be +/- 2*, and it keeps me from having to press off the cam gear and degreeing it myself.
Roger has my entire top end, I know that what I'll receive back will work, and I have the support of a dude who answers his phone every time I call. Plus I'm supporting a local company and not just giving my money to Mikes.