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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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I would like to know just how exact the location of the compression releases need the be. I would like to save a little money and time it will take on having my bike tore down to take the head somewhere and wait for them to finish.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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The jig they use for manual CR's will only put the CR in one place on the head.....................if done correctly...LOL

Are you going to put CR's in the heads WITHOUT removing?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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I will be removing heads. I just dont want the down time from waiting on a machine shop.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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It looks like i may could use this kit. http://www.adventurehd.com/webstore/...?SKU=DS-196409
 
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A capable machine shop will have no problem installing the comp releases.Placement is pretty straight forward.Have them installed so it gives a balanced look.
 
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It looks like i may could use this kit. http://www.adventurehd.com/webstore/...?SKU=DS-196409

Dodson, it only takes 30-40 minutes tops for them to install CR's with the jig. Piece of cake. I did my own, it's that easy.
 
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If your not removing the head for some other reason you dont have to to do the comp releases, just the rocker boxes if your using the jig!
 
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Doesn't the local dealer do this kind of work?
 
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I just hate waiting on things to get done by others. I dont want my bike down for days at a time. It is my only transportion.
 
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