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You should enjoy that. Aluminum fab is loads of fun once you get the hang if it.
Wednesday at 1:59 PM
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I've had many conversations with Ian of ETTO Motorcycles, especially after attempting to build my own former and I've very quickly come...
Wednesday at 1:54 PM
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That is very slick Daniel! Do you do your own 3D printing?
Wednesday at 1:47 PM
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I'm more excited to share these with you than any Titanium thus far produced, and that is surely saying something! The former has...
Wednesday at 1:42 PM
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These arrived today, quite an exciting purchase (at least if you're as sad as I am) and involved quite the hunt considering they're for...
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Hey guys! New here! Just picked up this '81 bute. Plan is a full rebuild, possible brat or tracker. Low compression now, but nothing a...
Monday at 12:54 AM
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So another reason I went a little 'MIA' from the forum for a while as well as starting my business we'd moved into our first home...
Jun 19, 2022
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This thread is just obscene.
Jun 18, 2022
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Further to Jacks Posts #49 and #50. For those intending to use high lift cams and reuse existing valve guides. Megacycle state in...
Jun 18, 2022
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Craig weeks manual, did I miss out?
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I misplaced my copy and wanted another so I emailed Craig and he sent me the files. He told me that he’d had a nasty crash racing and...
Jun 18, 2022
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More Titanium to tease you with tonight. First up crank case & exhaust studs. Secondly the rear engine brackets to go with the pair...
Jun 16, 2022
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Thanks I have an idea there were some billet baskets made in Holland the two you know of may have come from there. Taking the plug out...
Jun 16, 2022
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Do you have anymore information for the oil cleaning? I've heard of this but never seen anyone do it. I assume you drill out the plug...
Jun 16, 2022
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If there's enough interest Rick will have some made. He only had two, I'm not sure where they came from? One is in Kye's race bike and I...
Jun 16, 2022
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Is Smedspeed selling billet clutch baskets ? The last time I checked the website they were not listed. Gary Hoos somewhere has a good...
Jun 16, 2022
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These are just two components of the finished product but I couldn’t wait to share this image with all of you. I don’t imagine it’s...
Jun 15, 2022
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I think I'm going to go with something a little more environmentally friendly like a citrus based solvent. If it means I have to wash it...
Jun 12, 2022
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Move over Royal Enfield, there's a new kid old guy in town. BSA has recently been building a social media presence on all the major...
Jun 11, 2022
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Adding a 1/2, 1, and another 1/2 horse power through different additions to the bike will make the difference between winning and...
Jun 11, 2022
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I paid Rick of Smedspeed a visit this morning and picked up a little parts cache. Daniel.
Jun 11, 2022
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Thanks
Jun 11, 2022
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Sorry, just noticed the second part of your questions. No, never use soap. They say any soap residue left can cause the oil to foam...
Jun 11, 2022
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Daniel, You may want to check with your Cerakote person; before such coating, parts must be thoroughly degreased, including de-gasing...
Jun 11, 2022
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Hi @jpdevol Thanks for the tips. They’ve already been blasted and the Cerakote being used is the MC-5100 which is specifically...
Jun 11, 2022
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Not just "close to" boiling, get it good and boiling. That and the compressed air is what Lycoming calls for in their overhaul book if...
Jun 10, 2022
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Jim, when you say Lycoming book, I'm assuming you are referring to aircraft engines? Also, would you just boil it in plain water or add...
Jun 10, 2022
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Correct. Lycoming has one of those CYA statements in their overhaul manual. Something to the affect of you should never blast the...
Jun 10, 2022
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The lower crankcase has had the same treatment as the upper. It's off for clear Cerakote next week and then once it's home the arduous...
Jun 10, 2022
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I got another two images from Alistair at A2P2 today, I've included them with the first two because I think they look so good as a set...
Jun 7, 2022
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I guess that for most, getting 65 real rwhp from an XS 650 involves at least 750 cc, higher CR, hotter cam, AND aftermarket carbs...
Jun 6, 2022
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