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Old May 15, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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Is there any good engine builders in the Netherlands? I am looking to do the following on a tc88 motor:

Case boring to 4.125"
Timken conversion.
Cam clearance.
True and balance the crankshaft.
Head porting.
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Next In Line
Is there any good engine builders in the Netherlands? I am looking to do the following on a tc88 motor:

Case boring to 4.125"
Timken conversion.
Cam clearance.
True and balance the crankshaft.
Head porting.
Welcome to the forum from Harmelen.

You could try here:
http://www.hg-motors.com in Woerden
http://www.prostreetholland.com in Utrecht
http://www.hoogvlietmotoren.nl in Oudewater
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Where are you from?

http://www.hdhutten.com/ -- Hutten in Esbeek (Brabant)
http://www.bikehospital.nl/ -- Bike Hospital in Waddinxveen
http://www.hddowntown.nl/ -- HD Downtown in Duiven (near Arnhem)
http://www.laseur.nl/ -- Laseur in Almere


And more ...
 
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Thanks for the links

Do you guys have personal experience with any of them? After the life threatening workmanship done by HCS & Motor Saloon (both dealers), I've been doing my own work.
 
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I have very reliable references for Hutten (http://www.hdhutten.com/),
been to Bike Hospital (http://www.bikehospital.nl/) a few times and have good experience with Marcel in view of advice.

Last winter my bike got serviced by HD Downtown (http://www.hddowntown.nl/) including repainting of my tank and fenders. Very helpful, good advice without having to pay a full premium.
 
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