13 FLHX just died
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Well, the valve is slightly bent. I'll send the head to FM for a new valve and guide. I didn't see any scuffs on the cylinder or damage to the piston. Think it's safe to run the piston?
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The heads have been sent to Fuel Moto for surface cleanup and a new valve/spring. They are super responsive and will to a quick turnaround. Hopefully I'll be up and running this weekend!
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Got her running!
FuelMoto replaced both valves and springs in the rear head. I guess the exhaust valve hit the intake when it was hung open. They were even going to send me all of the gaskets that I needed, but I already had a set and use a .040 head gasket so I declined the offer. Gotta say though, that's customer service!
FuelMoto replaced both valves and springs in the rear head. I guess the exhaust valve hit the intake when it was hung open. They were even going to send me all of the gaskets that I needed, but I already had a set and use a .040 head gasket so I declined the offer. Gotta say though, that's customer service!
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Got her running!
FuelMoto replaced both valves and springs in the rear head. I guess the exhaust valve hit the intake when it was hung open. They were even going to send me all of the gaskets that I needed, but I already had a set and use a .040 head gasket so I declined the offer. Gotta say though, that's customer service!
FuelMoto replaced both valves and springs in the rear head. I guess the exhaust valve hit the intake when it was hung open. They were even going to send me all of the gaskets that I needed, but I already had a set and use a .040 head gasket so I declined the offer. Gotta say though, that's customer service!
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Same goddamn thing happened to me on my 107! 777 cams! Busted valve spring, bent valves. Cylinders fine Cost me $1300 to repair. Pissed me right the f*ck off. Did they say they've never seen a busted valve spring before?
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