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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #150 on: January 01, 2014, 01:13:51 PM »
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"Top Notch Tweakin", sounds like you have a new name?


you mean TNT?   ...Larry

Yes, exactly!  But hope he doesnt blow up that 836...
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #151 on: January 01, 2014, 01:18:37 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on December 31, 2013, 07:37:26 PM
Quote from: RAFster122S on December 31, 2013, 06:54:14 PM
The black oxide...keep lightly oiled, as you know, they rust easy otherwise and are a pita to clean up.  Wonder if silicone would protect them from rusting but keep the dirt buildup to a minimum?

Who did your head work? Mike R?
Was the head ported at all? I presume with the nice upgrades to top shelf merchandise you had some work done on the head to eek out more performance...

David

Be very careful using silicone on the black oxide, most silicone is acidic and will promote rust, there are non acidic versions that would work, ever see all the dodgy  leaky windscreens "fixed up" with silicone.? most just about fell out due to rust not long after... ;)

RR, thanks!  I didn't know that...

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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #152 on: January 01, 2014, 02:25:35 PM »
Tweakin - you can find the 12 PT in metric SS at Allensfastners.com. I've got them lined up for my new build also.

*Thought I was going to be "special" and use them, but your progress beat me to it.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #153 on: January 01, 2014, 03:29:00 PM »
Quote from: RAFster122S on January 01, 2014, 01:18:37 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on December 31, 2013, 07:37:26 PM
Quote from: RAFster122S on December 31, 2013, 06:54:14 PM
The black oxide...keep lightly oiled, as you know, they rust easy otherwise and are a pita to clean up.  Wonder if silicone would protect them from rusting but keep the dirt buildup to a minimum?

Who did your head work? Mike R?
Was the head ported at all? I presume with the nice upgrades to top shelf merchandise you had some work done on the head to eek out more performance...

David

Be very careful using silicone on the black oxide, most silicone is acidic and will promote rust, there are non acidic versions that would work, ever see all the dodgy  leaky windscreens "fixed up" with silicone.? most just about fell out due to rust not long after... ;)

RR, thanks!  I didn't know that...

David
If the local Home Depot employees don't know what your looking for try the local glazers(window installers) suppliers and ask for the low acid silicone.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #154 on: January 02, 2014, 06:52:13 AM »
TNT, you guys are hilarious, love it!

Stev-o I will blow up the 915 way before I grenade the 836.  ;D
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2014, 01:13:51 PM
Quote from: MoMo on January 01, 2014, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2014, 12:05:14 PM
"Top Notch Tweakin", sounds like you have a new name?


you mean TNT?   ...Larry

Yes, exactly!  But hope he doesnt blow up that 836...
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #155 on: January 02, 2014, 08:55:49 AM »
Beautiful and meticulous work! By the way, what is an Elan kit for the 750 oil pump?
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #156 on: January 02, 2014, 09:07:31 AM »
Quote from: Kemp on January 02, 2014, 08:55:49 AM
Beautiful and meticulous work! By the way, what is an Elan kit for the 750 oil pump?
Its the oil stopper that member Elan developed.  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126362.0
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #157 on: January 04, 2014, 08:58:04 AM »
Small details are what i like about rebuilding these old bikes.  Picked up a Nissin master to run the dual discs.  Removed the big reservoir and added this little one in its place.  I run this set up on my 915 and it really helps to clean up the bars.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #158 on: January 04, 2014, 12:26:29 PM »
Check out a Rizoma MC cap. That will bring the details up to par with your build... Maybe their recessed fuel cap too.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #159 on: January 04, 2014, 12:41:21 PM »
I do like the Rizoma parts, have quite a bit on my modern bike, but don't feel it fits the look I am going for with this build.
Quote from: calj737 on January 04, 2014, 12:26:29 PM
Check out a Rizoma MC cap. That will bring the details up to par with your build... Maybe their recessed fuel cap too.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #160 on: January 04, 2014, 02:34:00 PM »
Any info on where you picked up the MC and new reservoir, what bike they are off, aftermarket....?  Looks great...  ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #161 on: January 04, 2014, 02:39:18 PM »
Nice mod on that MC...
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #162 on: January 04, 2014, 02:50:27 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 04, 2014, 02:39:18 PM
Nice mod on that MC...

Very tidy set up.... ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #163 on: January 04, 2014, 03:39:44 PM »
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #164 on: January 05, 2014, 03:16:13 PM »
Thanks for the links... ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)... Paint Done
« Reply #165 on: January 19, 2014, 08:14:52 AM »
Time to finish the engine build.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #166 on: January 19, 2014, 09:17:58 AM »
You have entirely to much spare time on your hands brother. ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #167 on: January 19, 2014, 12:00:14 PM »
Quote from: tweakin on January 19, 2014, 08:14:52 AM
Time to finish the engine build.



That is incredibly beautiful!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #168 on: January 19, 2014, 01:45:13 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on January 19, 2014, 09:17:58 AM
You have entirely to much spare time on your hands brother. ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Not really too much spare time, just young kids who drive me to the shop for ME time, ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #169 on: January 20, 2014, 03:59:05 PM »
Thanks Stev-o.  There is something about new pistons and a fresh bore. ;D
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Time to finish the engine build.



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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #170 on: January 20, 2014, 04:07:34 PM »
Finally getting to the point where the fun begins.  Today I got the jugs and head on, I am so happy we can now get MLS gaskets for these bikes.  Torqued the head nuts, will let it sit overnight and re-torque before I instal the cam and cam towers.  Really looking forward to degreeing the cam, its satisfying then you know its just right.



Also got back my first batch of powdercoat, after 8 weeks... :o  My guy is half the price of most local powdercoaters but you need to ride his a$$ at times to get your parts done.  Needless to say, I grabbed all the parts that are going to be silver and dropped them off with my other powdercoater.

Love a frame in fresh powder.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #171 on: January 20, 2014, 04:44:31 PM »
8 Weeks!!!!  That'll teach me not to complain about 2 weeks. 
Looking amazing as ever.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #172 on: January 20, 2014, 05:15:27 PM »
The engine looks great.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #173 on: January 20, 2014, 06:06:44 PM »
8 weeks is too long to make anyone wait..doesn't matter how well it's done or for how little it cost.  You're a patient man, tweakin..I'd be pi$$ed.  The frame does look great, though, as does the motor work.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #174 on: January 20, 2014, 07:27:14 PM »
Sweet looking engine tweakin, haven't read through all the pages but did you go oversize on the pistons? I'm pondering going oversize myself, but not sure where to get a good set, (IFF I find a local mahine shop that will do the work that is...). Mind sharing where you got yours and what size?
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