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Jul 11, 2017 | 08:26 PM

#171

F86

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From: Philly Suburbs

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Originally Posted by Max Headflow

I would expect that the jetting and timing to not be too far off.. IIRC you had a 95 TW60 at something like 10.8 and you went to a 97 at 10.5 with 585s.. I assume that most of this was to fix the oil issue.. Do you think you'll make much more power?

I dunno... Of course I hope there is something extra! I think the 585s should pop a little bit more, and the heads were opened up further... I'm not really sure if compression went slightly up or slightly down, as I don't know the exact volume of my heads. But yes, you're correct that the impetus for all of this was an increasing ping (probably from carbon buildup) and some oil starting to burn (and the rockers starting to leak)...

If everything had been fine but I really wanted more power, I probably would've gone in a different direction (maybe)... Like an S&S 124 possibly...

The original build didn't suck, at least for a 95... 106 HP, 108 Lbs/Ft...

I would probably be satisfied with 110 all around... For now...

Jul 11, 2017 | 08:31 PM

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cvaria

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Originally Posted by F86

So... This just happened:

https://youtu.be/73pnBu4nll8

the relief on your face, lol. good job sir! sounds good

Last edited by cvaria; Jul 11, 2017 at 08:35 PM.

Jul 11, 2017 | 08:39 PM

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Reindeer

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Originally Posted by F86

So... This just happened:

Excellent! The look on your face in that video is priceless. Relief and satisfaction.

Jul 11, 2017 | 08:41 PM

#174

misfitJason

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Congratulations. It's a rad bike. Love that pipe!

Jul 11, 2017 | 08:51 PM

#175

multihdrdr

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Originally Posted by cvaria

the relief on your face, lol. good job sir! sounds good

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Originally Posted by Reindeer

Excellent! The look on your face in that video is priceless. Relief and satisfaction.

I read these before I watched the video...built up my expectations...You Didn't Let Me Down

Jul 11, 2017 | 08:57 PM

#176

F86

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From: Philly Suburbs

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Originally Posted by cvaria

the relief on your face, lol. good job sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reindeer

Excellent! The look on your face in that video is priceless. Relief and satisfaction.

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Originally Posted by multihdrdr

I read these before I watched the video...built up my expectations...You Didn't Let Me Down :

HAHAHA! The first comment when I posed the video on my Facebook page:

I honestly had psyched myself into the expectation of more drama being involved! For a moment I couldn't believe that it just... well... started!!!

Jul 11, 2017 | 08:59 PM

#177

stonei3

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From: Colorado

Nice work. Gotta feel good. Love your bike

Jul 11, 2017 | 09:00 PM

#178

F86

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Ha, I'll get right on that!!!!

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Jul 11, 2017 | 09:42 PM

#179

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Originally Posted by cggorman

Looks Ace, man! Really, really dig those jet blued stainless head pipes! I need to find somebody to make me some stainless (or titanium!) drag pipes.

Not to hijack...but if you're serious I know a dude that is amazing with titanium. He's built full titanium race car headers that are absolutely beautiful.

Jul 11, 2017 | 09:57 PM

#180

cggorman

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Originally Posted by Reindeer

Not to hijack...but if you're serious I know a dude that is amazing with titanium. He's built full titanium race car headers that are absolutely beautiful.

Not in the budget this year, but it's definitely on the to-do list. I'd have to see all the numbers (cost v. weight) to decide between materials. Hell, if I can get my own TIG skills up to par, I'd consider welding up my own. I'm.just not sure I can live with welded sections vs fully mandrel bent. Since I used to be a CNC tube bending guy I can be pretty critical of that sorta thing.

Sorry for the derail, Tarik. Carry on!

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