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Re: La Flama Blanca aka The K4 - painting the tank... AGAIN.
« Reply #475 on: July 04, 2013, 05:13:34 pm »
haha, no math is easy in my head!
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« Reply #476 on: July 04, 2013, 05:14:08 pm »
Mike is it normal to see cams this far out of spec?

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« Reply #477 on: July 04, 2013, 10:25:06 pm »
Mike is it normal to see cams this far out of spec?

I'm pretty surprised to see this severe of an off spec cam.
Long duration cams move the powerband up the RPM range and I would think the difference you have could be the difference between a Hot Street cam and a Race cam. You'd think someone like WebCam could be more accurate at manufacturing or recording the actual specs.
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« Reply #478 on: July 05, 2013, 11:35:28 am »
I agree Jim. This is a Megacycle cam and I thought it would be real close to spec. I don't know the details of the cam grind process but it seems it can't be to difficult to make a cam that's specs are actually accurate. As long as it works is all that really matters I guess.

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« Reply #479 on: July 05, 2013, 12:17:13 pm »
Have you talked to the manufacture about this?

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« Reply #480 on: July 05, 2013, 12:25:24 pm »
No, I got it second hand.
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« Reply #481 on: July 05, 2013, 03:32:17 pm »
Have you talked to the manufacture about this?

You might want to Branden.
Your cam seems to be a mix of a couple different specs and the application is very different between the offerings.

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« Reply #482 on: July 05, 2013, 04:40:08 pm »
I guess it wouldn't hurt to send them an email....

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« Reply #483 on: July 05, 2013, 04:41:16 pm »
Jim, how did you post just the cut out of the cam specs like that?

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« Reply #484 on: July 05, 2013, 05:21:24 pm »
Jim, how did you post just the cut out of the cam specs like that?

Screen capture as a jpg.
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« Reply #485 on: July 19, 2013, 04:41:30 pm »
Here are a few new pictures. I had my headlight bucket, fork brace, gauge backs, rear fender, and rear brake arms coated black. I love the way this bike is starting to look I just wish I could finish it sooner. I need LOTS of stuff! Being the basket case this was I am having to buy everything. Not much original on this build that's for sure.











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« Reply #487 on: July 19, 2013, 04:55:13 pm »
Looking good mate... ;)
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« Reply #488 on: July 19, 2013, 05:07:12 pm »
The bike is looking great Branden.
Are those Avon Roadriders?
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« Reply #489 on: July 19, 2013, 05:07:24 pm »
Looking good mate... ;)

Thanks Mick.
When you gonna start putting all those parts together? I can't wait to see your build thread!

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« Reply #490 on: July 19, 2013, 05:09:03 pm »
The bike is looking great Branden.
Are those Avon Roadriders?

Thanks Jim, yup they are. I have been very pleased with them on TAO. Some people have reported cracks on theirs lately but so far none for me. Hope it doesn't become an issue!

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« Reply #491 on: July 19, 2013, 05:19:10 pm »
Looking good mate... ;)

Thanks Mick.
When you gonna start putting all those parts together? I can't wait to see your build thread!

Soon I hope, life has been getting in the way of late but thats about to change.. In New Zealand freezing my nuts off at the moment, back home on sunday, your bike is looking great.... ;)
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« Reply #492 on: July 19, 2013, 05:28:29 pm »
Looking good mate... ;)

Thanks Mick.
When you gonna start putting all those parts together? I can't wait to see your build thread!

Soon I hope, life has been getting in the way of late but thats about to change.. In New Zealand freezing my nuts off at the moment, back home on sunday, your bike is looking great.... ;)

Well glad to hear its gonna be soon.
As for the cold I have no sympathy for ya. I can remember a few months ago you mentioned 100 deg weather and wakeboarding meanwhile I am shacked up in the house next to the fire eating chili looking at ice outside.
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« Reply #493 on: July 19, 2013, 05:35:51 pm »
Yes I am spoiled a bit when it comes to the weather at home, There are snowy mountains about an hour south of me here in NZ and the cold southerly wind is doing strange things to my nether regions...{similar to cold water}   :o ;D
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« Reply #494 on: July 19, 2013, 06:27:19 pm »
My new favorite beer.
HUB hopworks IPA.
Never did I think I would find a beer that was better than Stone IPA. This rivals it for sure and comes in a friggin can! Mind = BLOWN


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« Reply #495 on: July 19, 2013, 08:10:41 pm »
Oh man, I love a good IPA.  Not too much of that over in Europe while I work for the next couple of weeks, but I will definitely have my share of Belgian Abbey Ales. :-)

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« Reply #496 on: July 19, 2013, 08:13:27 pm »
My new favorite beer.
HUB hopworks IPA.
Never did I think I would find a beer that was better than Stone IPA. This rivals it for sure and comes in a friggin can! Mind = BLOWN



One of my fav's too.
Unfortunately the local was out so I went with Total Domination IPA.
Life could be worse I suppose.

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« Reply #497 on: July 19, 2013, 08:17:05 pm »
I love IPA. Some people like vintage and rare wine or maybe even Scotch. Me, it's all about craft beer and especially craft IPA. It is an acquired taste and very "hoppy" but man I absolutely love a good IPA.

Jim,
Ruud IPA is among my top 10 for sure. 

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« Reply #498 on: July 19, 2013, 08:27:53 pm »

Jim,
Ruud IPA is among my top 10 for sure.

Sounds like a trip to Winthrop is in order.
Sunday?
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« Reply #499 on: July 19, 2013, 08:29:37 pm »
Dang I wish! Sundays don't work for me. I gotta work Sunday nights. Those are my Mondays. Check your email...