Who makes engine kits in CA?
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Who makes engine kits in CA?
I'm giving some thought to converting my 88 to a 95 but I'm a west coast kind of guy and Hillside Cycles is in NY. Art there any outfits in CA that make the kits?
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Here's one to get you started:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...50500085,d.b2I
I'm in Denver and had my kit done by Hillside, FWIW. Great guys to deal with.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...50500085,d.b2I
I'm in Denver and had my kit done by Hillside, FWIW. Great guys to deal with.
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Here's one to get you started:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...50500085,d.b2I
I'm in Denver and had my kit done by Hillside, FWIW. Great guys to deal with.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...50500085,d.b2I
I'm in Denver and had my kit done by Hillside, FWIW. Great guys to deal with.
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I didn't think so at first, til I looked a little deeper. They offer cylinder boring and pistons, so I imagine they can make something to fit your needs. Even if they don't, (won't?), I'm sure they can point you in the right direction.
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They do have their own 98" cylinder kits which include wiseco pistons, they are made specifically for them. If you're going to do the build, once the top end is removed, send your cylinders and heads to Hillside via UPS or Fedex and they will bore your cylinders for the pistons and put the pistons and rings in for you before they send them back. Or you can buy their cylinders. Give Scott Palmer at Hillside a call, 315-495-6650, and let him know what you're looking for in terms of power, type of riding you do and your budget and he will give you good advice even if they don't do the work for you. He can explain the levels of head work to you so you can make a decision about that. There are many satisfied customers on this forum, myself included, and I've never seen any complaints about the work they do.Scott's a good guy, give him a call.
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Yup, Scott never tried to sell me anything ask for, just gave advice and good conversation. In fact, I just picked up a set of '07 heads and will be calling him about doing the work to them to finish my 98" kit which is a blast to ride. Another guy in here did a kit from someone else and had to fit and install his rings- stuff Scott did for me.
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