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posted January 13, 2004 01:02 PM
Engine is apart: What other stuff should I buy??
So, I have the piston kit on order, new bearings for both rods and mains, and a cam-timing adjuster thingy....oh yeah, and new valve springs and retainers as well.
What else should I freshen up while this beast is apart?
Did I read something here recently recommending the oil pump or something like that? If so, which one?
Thanks,
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aliveagain
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posted January 13, 2004 06:52 PM
I thought someone mentioned about the shift forks and rods were wear items,might as well look.Is the cam chain adjuster still an issue being replaced by Muzzy's manual one?
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posted January 13, 2004 08:04 PM
how about a digital camera so we can see what you're doing 
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beansbaxter
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posted January 13, 2004 08:40 PM
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how about a digital camera so we can see what you're doing
lol I agree...I was just gonna ask for pics. doh!
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MadMike
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posted January 13, 2004 10:17 PM
ummm stroked crank.... come one lightweight, flyboy step up!! LOL..
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EastBayDave
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posted January 14, 2004 05:50 AM
while it's apart I see no reason why a extra lapping of the valves is in order if you didn't do anything else to the head, maybe do the rings/hone as well? Look closely at the shift forks for burning/scoring/damage....If they look even slightly burnt....replace them. Remove the balancer & install Muzzys balancer replacement/plug. Shim the tranny too? Just some ideas...
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BA
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posted January 14, 2004 10:02 AM
Alright! Alright! I'll get ya's some pictures!!! 
I thought about the balancer thing, but wasn't sure if I really wanted to do it or not! Kinda hard to un-do. I street-ride around town a lot and wasn't sure of the effect on vibrations during sub-4000rpm riding.
Anyone know about the vibes?
I'll ask the builder about the tranny gears too. I should see about getting 1st and 2nd probably. I did do the shift forks last spring.
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MadMike
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posted January 14, 2004 10:07 AM
DO NOT!!! Lap the valves!!! you will take off the protective coating! and they will be ruined in no time flat. our valves are very hard on the outside but soft inside. I have been told this by quite a few people.
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EastBayDave
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posted January 14, 2004 03:42 PM
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DO NOT!!! Lap the valves!!! you will take off the protective coating! and they will be ruined in no time flat. our valves are very hard on the outside but soft inside. I have been told this by quite a few people.
Mad Mike
WTF? Never heard that before....I know people who lap their valves more often than they change their underware...
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