Topic: Head work — Long Beach

[SKTP]

So last rebuild I really didn't touch the head at all.

Anybody know someone in the LA/OC area that has experience porting and lapping cb750 heads?

I saw this http://cbrzone.com/sohc.html But my bike is not going to be a race machine. I just want this to be the last time I ever take the engine out (finger's crossed).

I want it to be clean and dependable.

Any leads appreciated

thanks

also — prices, How much should I expect to pay?

I live in Long beach.

[vames]

Maybe give Carpy a call to see who he uses. He probably has a list of buddies who do decent work.

[Pat_at_APE]

We can do that work for you.  We do standard valve jobs also.   If you head needs anything we have it in stock.

Regards,
Pat at APE
ph: 661-256-7309

[PeWe]

Quality parts as APE has is worth the little extra compared with cheaper alternatives you can find on ebay.
CB750? Ported head wake the engine. I should check valves and guides at the same time. Old engine might need new valves plus stiffer springs for a hotter cam. Cylinder job too, 836... New clutch? Std clutch plates with stiffer springs for street use and more hp

Engine kit here http://cbrzone.com/sohc.html

MRieck on this forum is a master of head porting.

The most waste of money I have done is to not install all needed parts of correct quality. But I am married with my bike that I have spent some $$$$ on since 1979 when I bought it.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Chris,

For near local, I would recommend APE (you have the link).  They are up next to Willow Springs.

I can see why you'd want to go local rather than ship.  In addition to APE, Mike Rieck and Cycle X can also do the work.  Mike is The Shaolin Master of Porting.

I'd have to imagine that there's someone in our backyard in LB, but I don't know who.