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Old 08-29-2016, 08:44 PM
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Have it torn down. will start putting it back together in a couple of days.







 
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Good luck brotha! You will never regret it. Been down this path. Get some good grips (Jokers), cus you are gonna need them.
 
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More engine **** - thanks! Look forward to reading more.
 
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I put rocker lockers in while its down. Have not ran into any problems yet. Every thing has come off with out a hitch. When I get the engine back together, I'll start on the clutch.
 

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Just did a 1250 conversion on mine (Hammer). It's a totally different bike now. Good luck!
 
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Cool.
Your pistons look a little black, have you been running external breathers?
 
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I know everyone says this is a rookie job, but man it looks like good amount of work.

What are you using for instructions on taking everything apart?
 
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I know everyone says this is a rookie job, but man it looks like good amount of work.

What are you using for instructions on taking everything apart?
I would expect the factory service manual!
 
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If it's a hammer kit, probably some of the best instructions I have seen. Even if you never do the kit, it's just fun to read.
 


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