Topic: Possibly a new drag bike build. Maybe??

[newday777]

Hey Frank, your name came up today, I was talking to Ken at Cyclex about some rods. The ones I asked about were sold but he said he still had some of the ones that you use. He was going to check stock but I haven't heard back yet.

I hope i didn't get beat up to much during that conversation. Lol. I owe Kenny a call from over a month ago.

I'm sure he's referring to the 1st generation of his super rods. I have them in the low 10 second mono shock bike with the 72mm(1030cc) top end. I'd certainly recommend them. In my opinion the best bang for the price. Well, maybe I shouldn't say bang in this case because I'm not trying to blow up an engine🤣😂. I'm glad you said he may have more rods stored away somewhere because i may need a set should I pursue a big motor build for this rat rod project. Eventhough the goal is to spend as little money as possible on the overall build, I'd definitely want to at least put together the strongest bottom end as possible without breaking the bank. I'm not comfortable buying high dollar Carillos for a low 10 or maybe high 9 second SOHC. Decent rods and a good balanced crank are all i need. I'll wholeheartedly endorse this product. One day i intend to push these rods to the limit with a healthy boost of nitrous oxide exerting a dose of pressure from the top end.

If you talk to Kenny again soon, ask him to set aside a set of those rods for me!!

Frank
Are the CycleX Super rods that I have on the right the early  rods you are talking about?
The left set are RC shot peened rods that I also picked up a couple years ago.

[Don R]

  Ken thought you were giving his rods a really good test. I had my heart set on a lightly used set of Carillos with coated green bearings. The problem was they were sold, as are all of the newer design rods. I just want a good rod under the billet cylinder Mike's making, I'm sure the first design rods are fine, especially with my old man riding habits. I didn't get a call back today, so I guess it's my turn to call again.

[dragracer]

Hey Frank, your name came up today, I was talking to Ken at Cyclex about some rods. The ones I asked about were sold but he said he still had some of the ones that you use. He was going to check stock but I haven't heard back yet.

I hope i didn't get beat up to much during that conversation. Lol. I owe Kenny a call from over a month ago.

I'm sure he's referring to the 1st generation of his super rods. I have them in the low 10 second mono shock bike with the 72mm(1030cc) top end. I'd certainly recommend them. In my opinion the best bang for the price. Well, maybe I shouldn't say bang in this case because I'm not trying to blow up an engine🤣😂. I'm glad you said he may have more rods stored away somewhere because i may need a set should I pursue a big motor build for this rat rod project. Eventhough the goal is to spend as little money as possible on the overall build, I'd definitely want to at least put together the strongest bottom end as possible without breaking the bank. I'm not comfortable buying high dollar Carillos for a low 10 or maybe high 9 second SOHC. Decent rods and a good balanced crank are all i need. I'll wholeheartedly endorse this product. One day i intend to push these rods to the limit with a healthy boost of nitrous oxide exerting a dose of pressure from the top end.

If you talk to Kenny again soon, ask him to set aside a set of those rods for me!!

Frank
Are the CycleX Super rods that I have on the right the early  rods you are talking about?
The left set are RC shot peened rods that I also picked up a couple years ago.

Yes. The rods on the right are the ones I have in my mono shock bike right now. Nothing fancy, but they work. Be sure you have the upgrade ARP rod bolts. I had Kenny to install them for me prior to shipping.

By the way, the RC  rods you have on the left are what's in my F3 motor. I've been racing that bike for the last 30 years with that same part. Regular maintenance is key. I'm way past due for a tear down and new bearings in that 1030cc engine.

[dragracer]

  Ken thought you were giving his rods a really good test. I had my heart set on a lightly used set of Carillos with coated green bearings. The problem was they were sold, as are all of the newer design rods. I just want a good rod under the billet cylinder Mike's making, I'm sure the first design rods are fine, especially with my old man riding habits. I didn't get a call back today, so I guess it's my turn to call again.

Those rods should hold anything I'd ever throw at them. Its important to keep an idea on bearing wear and freshen up the complete engine regularly for longevity. Of course you know that from racing your comp dragster. I'm hoping Kenny has several sets of those rods left so both you and I can snag a pair. While I'd love to have a set of Carillos, I don't believe I'll ever build an engine powerful enough to exceed the strength of the CycleX  rods. A fully balanced rotating assembly is  the main key to longevity.