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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 12:08 PM
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Hey Mountainkowboy it's been awhile since we heard from you. Glad to see that you're finially getting on top of the property repairs and getting back to working on yer scooter.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2026 | 05:06 PM
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Started pulling her down for the "inspection" she needs. It appears that my rear cylinder has a leaking head gasket...could be my cold knock that goes away after warm up. She argued, didn't want to come apart. Tomorrow I might get the front end apart.



 
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Old Feb 28, 2026 | 01:27 PM
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Yup, rear head gasket is bad. At least I don't have to pull the engine out to fix it. The front cylinder looks good.
Going to jump to the "next" update since she has to come semi-apart.



 
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Old Mar 1, 2026 | 02:32 PM
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Are the cylinder studs original, installed with the flange at top?

Head bolts original?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2026 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Are the cylinder studs original, installed with the flange at top?

Head bolts original?
Nope, they've were changed when they did the S&S 96" kit.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 06:35 PM
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Time to get a Wood Stove in the shop...
 
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Old Mar 2, 2026 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mountainkowboy
Nope, they've were changed when they did the S&S 96" kit.
What head gaskets did they use?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2026 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Time to get a Wood Stove in the shop...
The "house" is in poor condition, we knew that going in. We've decided to convert the "shop" into the main house...(cheaper than fixing the old house). But it's gunna be at least another year or so before we can do that. In the meantime, I'm just been to cheap to get a heat source up there.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2026 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
What head gaskets did they use?
Had S&S on it when I rebuilt the topend years ago. I used all Cometic MLS gaskets on it.
 
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Originally Posted by Mountainkowboy
Had S&S on it when I rebuilt the topend years ago. I used all Cometic MLS gaskets on it.
Yeah, I see the rivet chingus.
 
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