Topic: milling head

[77hotrodhonda]

Question. My 77 needs a head gasket so its time to freshen up the head. When i take it in to have it milled, how far can i take it safely? I want some more compresssion an im gonna put a mild cam in. Just tryin to get a little more bang with out putting in bigger pistons. Probably gonna have it ported with fresh valve springs as well

[Sam Green Racing]

Have a word with Mike Rieck, he is a master porter/tuner, hundreds on here have had him do heads for them and as far away as Australia. Here's his profile.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?action=profile;u=49

Sam.

[MRieck]

Question. My 77 needs a head gasket so its time to freshen up the head. When i take it in to have it milled, how far can i take it safely? I want some more compresssion an im gonna put a mild cam in. Just tryin to get a little more bang with out putting in bigger pistons. Probably gonna have it ported with fresh valve springs as well

You can take about .045 off a late model head with just hitting the intake seat.

[77hotrodhonda]

So if i take 40 it will be plenty safe?

[PeWe]

MLS gasket is thinner than the old style of head gasket, you get some extra compression.

[77hotrodhonda]

Also do you think i caan get away with milling the head, adding the cam with new springs and guides without getting HD Head studs?

[Big Jay]

Also do you think i caan get away with milling the head, adding the cam with new springs and guides without getting HD Head studs?

Why would you want to do that? How many imes do you want to have it apart?

[77hotrodhonda]

Idk cycle x swears by em. And being that im trying to raise compression i was wondering if it would be necessary

[PeWe]

If you need more power, upgrade when it might need new parts anyway.
Why not a 836cc kit? like this..  http://cbrzone.com/sohc.html
On top of this ported head.

I have similar on my bike and it turned to be a very good touring machine. 2 persons + luggage on the bike, driving all day long (except for gas stop) 150-200km/hour, no problem with nice acceleration. My cam was mild, 0.360 lift, 270 degrees duration. Perfect for street and touring.

I'll go for a hotter cam now since my touring days are over with my bike. I need new thrills next time on the streets again.

[bear]

Idk cycle x swears by em. And being that im trying to raise compression i was wondering if it would be necessary

Yes you will need HD studs or you will find yourself replacing head gaskets.
Nuts as well.

Cheers,
Brian

[77hotrodhonda]

The 836 is a very popular set up. I was gonna try to get the most out of the 750, although i probably wont get what i want ultimately.