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You should enjoy that. Aluminum fab is loads of fun once you get the hang if it.

I've had many conversations with Ian of ETTO Motorcycles, especially after attempting to build my own former and I've very quickly come...

That is very slick Daniel! Do you do your own 3D printing?

I'm more excited to share these with you than any Titanium thus far produced, and that is surely saying something! The former has...

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...

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...

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...

This thread is just obscene.

Further to Jacks Posts #49 and #50. For those intending to use high lift cams and reuse existing valve guides. Megacycle state in...

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...

More Titanium to tease you with tonight. First up crank case & exhaust studs. Secondly the rear engine brackets to go with the pair...

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...

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...

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...

Is Smedspeed selling billet clutch baskets ? The last time I checked the website they were not listed. Gary Hoos somewhere has a good...

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...

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...

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...

Adding a 1/2, 1, and another 1/2 horse power through different additions to the bike will make the difference between winning and...

I paid Rick of Smedspeed a visit this morning and picked up a little parts cache. Daniel.

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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...

Daniel, You may want to check with your Cerakote person; before such coating, parts must be thoroughly degreased, including de-gasing...

Hi @jpdevol Thanks for the tips. They’ve already been blasted and the Cerakote being used is the MC-5100 which is specifically...

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...

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...

Correct. Lycoming has one of those CYA statements in their overhaul manual. Something to the affect of you should never blast the...

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...

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...

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...