I think I dropped a valve
I think I dropped a valve
On my way to work tonight not running it any harder than usual and all of a sudden I heard a loud ticking sound and it started backfireing and I was less than 1/8 of a mile from work so I limped it the rest of the way. I pulled the rear plug and it was bent and just touching the electrode. I shined a flashlight in the plug hole but couldn't see anything other that what looked like dings in the top of the piston. I was saving $$ for Vaccation but that don't look like thats going to happen. 
Last edited by 03hdfatboy; Apr 12, 2011 at 02:07 AM.
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If there is damage to the plug, there is damage to the piston and lots more. ck the air filter and make sure all the screws are still there have seen one come loose and go thru the engine. Stiil need to take the head off though
I'm going to build it up while I got it apart. This is what I'll have when I get finished.
KJC High Flow Heads
114" Revolution Monster Big Bore W/ Wiseco 10.5:1
HP Inc Max Flow 55mm TB
S&S geardrive w/ GE585
Darkhorse Crank w/ Timken Bearrings/ Chromoly H Beam Rods
Screaming Eagle adj. Pushrod kit
Power Commander III USB
Arlen Ness Bigsucker w/K&N
Baker OD6 w/ 'R' gears & N1 Shift Drum w/ high torq bearing kit
Barnett clutch
Bassani Road Rage 2-1
KJC High Flow Heads
114" Revolution Monster Big Bore W/ Wiseco 10.5:1
HP Inc Max Flow 55mm TB
S&S geardrive w/ GE585
Darkhorse Crank w/ Timken Bearrings/ Chromoly H Beam Rods
Screaming Eagle adj. Pushrod kit
Power Commander III USB
Arlen Ness Bigsucker w/K&N
Baker OD6 w/ 'R' gears & N1 Shift Drum w/ high torq bearing kit
Barnett clutch
Bassani Road Rage 2-1
Last edited by 03hdfatboy; Apr 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM. Reason: changed cam
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Posts: 325
Likes: 1
From: missouri
I'm going to build it up while I got it apart. This is what I'll have when I get finished.
KJC High Flow Heads
114" Revolution Monster Big Bore W/ Wiseco 10.5:1
HP Inc Max Flow 55mm TB
S&S geardrive w/ ES 625
Darkhorse Crank w/ Timken Bearrings/ Chromoly H Beam Rods
Screaming Eagle adj. Pushrod kit
Power Commander III USB
Arlen Ness Bigsucker w/K&N
Baker OD6 w/ 'R' gears & N1 Shift Drum w/ high torq bearing kit
Barnett clutch
Bassani Road Rage 2-1
KJC High Flow Heads
114" Revolution Monster Big Bore W/ Wiseco 10.5:1
HP Inc Max Flow 55mm TB
S&S geardrive w/ ES 625
Darkhorse Crank w/ Timken Bearrings/ Chromoly H Beam Rods
Screaming Eagle adj. Pushrod kit
Power Commander III USB
Arlen Ness Bigsucker w/K&N
Baker OD6 w/ 'R' gears & N1 Shift Drum w/ high torq bearing kit
Barnett clutch
Bassani Road Rage 2-1
When I first got it and took my OL out for her first ride she said it was too slow, too quiet and it didn't have enough chrome on it. I've spent every dime I have gotten my hands on trying to fix that problem. LOL
I had 110hp/114Tq before and with what I've read online with the above, I should get about 130hp and about the same on tq
My wife said the next go-round she wants the Fat tire kit but I don't know if I want that or not. I've never ridden one with that and not sure how it would handle in hard corners.
I had 110hp/114Tq before and with what I've read online with the above, I should get about 130hp and about the same on tq
My wife said the next go-round she wants the Fat tire kit but I don't know if I want that or not. I've never ridden one with that and not sure how it would handle in hard corners.
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Wow, I am pushing a whole 69hp and 85tq. Those are some good numbers. My numbers are a joke. Lucky I weigh a buck sixty five. lol
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[QUOTE=03hdfatboy;8180378]When I first got it and took my OL out for her first ride she said it was too slow, too quiet and it didn't have enough chrome on it. I've spent every dime I have gotten my hands on trying to fix that problem. LOL
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Sounds like you need a Boss Hoss
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