It sounds like a beast, even with the Mac muffler - which makes it a bit tinney. It sounds much stronger than the stock 550s. I've taken a couple of 30 sec videos, but my cell phone takes videos in mp4 format. I looked for an app that would convert from mp4 to mpg with no luck. I've never posted a video before, so I either need to search the forum or get some advice on how to do it.
I totally eliminated the fuel leak at the petcock outlet and re-routed the fuel line to the carb inlet between carbs #2 and #3 as per FunJimmy. I have to look at the m-unit programming because when pushing the m-switch start button, it turns over and starts. Another push of the buttom is supposed to be the kill switch. But the second push spins the starter. I have to swipe the m-lock to stop the engine. It's most likely a program change. All other functions work great, except the PIAA horn, which I have not yet installed (I still consider the build finished). I will change the exhaust to the Kerker headers with a 12" shorty Cone muffler if they can be made to eventually fit. If not, for now I will keep the Mac 4-1 pipes but cut of the can and replace it with a Cone.
I do hear slight valve/tappet noise which is not uncommon, I hope. Same as the other 550s, however they are not newly rebuilt. I hope this sound is acceptable. With the initial couple start ups, it smelled like paint baking with white smoke coming out of the exhaust. I'm sure the painted Mac pipes were partly the cause. The white smoke diminishes each time I start it up - it's almost gone. I wonder if this is the Red Line assembly lube, though I didn't use any for the sleeves.
Also, I think I goofed and selected the "quicker" of the 2 Venhill rotors. I get full throttle with only about a quarter turn or less. It's the one with the shorter crown for the cable terminals. I would hate to swap it out though because it was a PITA to install the throttle cables. I wasn't expecting such a quick, limited throttle grip turn.
Unfortunately, when coming back to the bike a few hours after each start up, there is a drip or two of oil directly below the exhaust side of the head at piston #4. When running my finger on the underside of the bottom fin of the head in this location, I swipe a tad of oil. I am guessing its coming from the head gasket or the valve cover gasket. I initially torqued the APE HD studs to 18.5 ft. lbs. I hope the small leak goes away after I re-torque the studs. My target is 20 ft. lbs.. I believe max recommended is 22.
I was hoping to go for a couple rides pulling the bike hard uphil on my long driveway for break-in, but its been raining here all day. Maybe after work tomorrow.
Any thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated!
