Author Topic: Connecting rods (Read 40008 times)

MCRider · « **Reply #150 on:** October 01, 2008, 09:50:04 AM »

Quote from: Big Jay on October 01, 2008, 09:43:59 AM

Gotta say we are pretty proud of our participation in the Ack Attacks world record effort.

Now for connection rods. We have them. They are fantastic. As this is the first production run, we have run them through our inspection dept and checked everything.

They are perfect. The only thing we couldn't check yet is bearing tang cutout location. We had no bearings. We will have some tomorrow or Friday. Once we see that they fit the rods correctly, we will be shipping.

You guys that got in on this are going to love them.

Jay

Great news on the rods.

Any links to Ack Attack? All I'm finding is 2006/07.
Ron

754 · « **Reply #151 on:** October 01, 2008, 11:27:53 AM »

For a blow by blow desription..
of the, before...during.. & after ....of that epic run..

GO TO .. landracing.com

click.. Bonneville Salt Flats discussion..
then to ""Private Meet"

then read pages, 50 to about 60 or 61

to get a real flavour of the doings there..

Man the only way the Salt Flats experience could be better , is if we could have night drags at the Wendover airport!

Could you imagine, Bub Speed trials, Bonneville Vintage GP (at nearby Miller) AND Bonneville Bike Drags.. all in one week.. man that would be the coolest week of bikestuff out there..

be great promo for any company involeved in dragbike racing.. (right JE?)

MCRider · « **Reply #152 on:** October 01, 2008, 01:03:17 PM »

Quote from: 754 on October 01, 2008, 11:27:53 AM

For a blow by blow desription..
of the, before...during.. & after ....of that epic run..

GO TO .. landracing.com

click.. Bonneville Salt Flats discussion..
then to ""Private Meet"

then read pages, 50 to about 60 or 61

to get a real flavour of the doings there..

Man the only way the Salt Flats experience could be better , is if we could have night drags at the Wendover airport!

Could you imagine, Bub Speed trials, Bonneville Vintage GP (at nearby Miller) AND Bonneville Bike Drags.. all in one week.. man that would be the coolest week of bikestuff out there..

be great promo for any company involeved in dragbike racing.. (right JE?)

Thanks Frank.

Check your PMs.

Big Jay · « **Reply #153 on:** October 02, 2008, 11:45:57 AM »

Bearings fit perfect. We are now shipping.

scondon · « **Reply #154 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:46:34 PM »

Damn these rods look sexy compared to my stockers. Thanks for including everything needed for measure and installation. Just have to go buy the proper socket in order to start test fit/ bearing measure on my APE crank. It'll be some time until these actually turn in an engine but am excited about getting the ball rolling

Thanks again Jay for putting this together

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #155 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:22:26 PM »

It's HP time boys!

Oh geez, no picture with the happy owner? Special socket necessary? Keep us informed as to what/where. Unfortunately I am out of town until Sat so I will just have to make do with your "visualized" picture. Same boat for me, the rods will have to wait for the engine. But, by damn, I have them!

Jay,

I hope you stocked a few of these in your inventory. Thanks again. Now all I have to wait on is the 970/1000 kits, huh?!

MRieck · « **Reply #156 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:57:58 PM »

How about a pic Mr Condon?

mrosso · « **Reply #157 on:** October 08, 2008, 04:12:04 PM »

Jay or anyone whom may know...

What's the status for those of us who sent in cranks for lighten/balance and installation of the new rods? Are these going out at the same time?
Thanks

MRieck · « **Reply #158 on:** October 08, 2008, 06:59:52 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Griffin aka Rxman on October 08, 2008, 01:22:26 PM

It's HP time boys!

Oh geez, no picture with the happy owner? Special socket necessary? Keep us informed as to what/where. Unfortunately I am out of town until Sat so I will just have to make do with your "visualized" picture. Same boat for me, the rods will have to wait for the engine. But, by damn, I have them!

Jay,

I hope you stocked a few of these in your inventory. Thanks again. Now all I have to wait on is the 970/1000 kits, huh?!

It's probably a 12 point 7/16" socket Jerry

scondon · « **Reply #159 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:25:30 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on October 08, 2008, 06:59:52 PM

Quote from: Jerry Griffin aka Rxman on October 08, 2008, 01:22:26 PM
It's HP time boys!

Oh geez, no picture with the happy owner? Special socket necessary? Keep us informed as to what/where. Unfortunately I am out of town until Sat so I will just have to make do with your "visualized" picture. Same boat for me, the rods will have to wait for the engine. But, by damn, I have them!

Jay,

I hope you stocked a few of these in your inventory. Thanks again. Now all I have to wait on is the 970/1000 kits, huh?!
It's probably a 12 point 7/16" socket Jerry

Yeah, one of those thing-a-ma-bobbers

I'll post a pic in the A.M. but yours might already be at your door by then

MRieck · « **Reply #160 on:** October 10, 2008, 02:23:31 PM »

My set arrived today. They look good. I weighed them and got 379.5 grams. OEM rod weighed 368 grams. 30lb torque on the bolts......they'll do the job. Thanks Jay.

754 · « **Reply #161 on:** October 10, 2008, 08:24:13 PM »

Did the end price change?

I got an amount for the balance, but if rod price is as quoted, shipping is quite high.

Anyone know what the rods actually cost?

MRieck · « **Reply #162 on:** October 11, 2008, 07:02:34 AM »

Just thought I'd show a comparision of a Carrillo A beam to the Crower rods Jay had made. The Carrillo is for an FJ1200 but is actually a bit lighter than the Crower (368 grams vs 379 grams). You can see where Carrillo shaved some weight off by beveling the beam. The Crower probably would have been the same weight as the OEM CB rod had they done so. I prefer the Crower 2 oil holes for the pin.

HondaMan · « **Reply #163 on:** October 11, 2008, 08:17:06 AM »

Looking at these (GREAT) pix brings up this question I've been bumping around: Mrieck (or anyone else in here), can I get a set of (stock) rods rebushed on the small end from one of you? Actually, 2 sets...cost?

bwaller · « **Reply #164 on:** October 11, 2008, 08:59:03 AM »

The Carrillo still look sweet, but those Crower have a good stout looking end cap and with good bolts should never end up looking like Seans stocker! Like you Mike the two oil holes in the small-end is a good thing. Good buy guys, and well done Jay.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #165 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:07:33 AM »

I'm drooling. Can't wait to get home this afternoon and open the box. This is called motivation. Gotta get my projects going! Thanks for posting Mike. Ready to do another head?! Now I have to wait for the 970/1000 kits, dammit!

scondon · « **Reply #166 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:31:40 AM »

Quote from: 754 on October 10, 2008, 08:24:13 PM

Did the end price change?

I got an amount for the balance, but if rod price is as quoted, shipping is quite high.

Anyone know what the rods actually cost?

Rods cost is $799 as quoted, shipping and handling $17(inside U.S.), the rest was CA sales tax. Came in a lot lower than any other option I had.

Thanks for posting the pics Mike, I forgot I had lent my camera out

Quote from: bwaller on October 11, 2008, 08:59:03 AM

The Carrillo still look sweet, but those Crower have a good stout looking end cap and with good bolts should never end up looking like Seans stocker!

Not that I won't give it my best shot Brent

754 · « **Reply #167 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:13:54 AM »

Are California taxes applicable to puchases leaving the state?

Just wondering as 70 for shipping and Handling seems pretty high..?

MRieck · « **Reply #168 on:** October 11, 2008, 11:55:28 AM »

Quote from: 754 on October 11, 2008, 11:13:54 AM

Are California taxes applicable to puchases leaving the state?

Just wondering as 70 for shipping and Handling seems pretty high..?

Was UPS the carrier?

754 · « **Reply #169 on:** October 11, 2008, 12:03:21 PM »

Actually I asked for mail, as UPS usually involves brokering charges. They said they would send priority post.

My other alternative for shipping is to send it to a broker at the boder, and drive down and deal with customs at the border.

I am thinking it is a 5 or 6lb package, at that rate a crank would cost 350 or more to ship back..

edit to add, I will try to call them today and ask about it.

MRieck · « **Reply #170 on:** October 11, 2008, 01:07:44 PM »

Quote from: 754 on October 11, 2008, 12:03:21 PM

Actually I asked for mail, as UPS usually involves brokering charges. They said they would send priority post.

My other alternative for shipping is to send it to a broker at the boder, and drive down and deal with customs at the border.

I am thinking it is a 5 or 6lb package, at that rate a crank would cost 350 or more to ship back..

edit to add, I will try to call them today and ask about it.

That does seem a bit high though I don't know about insurance and duty on the package AND it was Priority. Canada gets something on any goods being shipped into the country it seems. I just sent a GS1150 cylinder Air Mail (no more surface delivery from the USPS) to Finland and that was 92.00 but no insurance on the package. Shipping to me (Massachusetts) was 19.00 UPS.

bwaller · « **Reply #171 on:** October 11, 2008, 01:26:51 PM »

754 I live a couple miles from NY state line so I always ship to NY and bring through Can. Customs myself. Often if the part is $100 or less I don't get any hassle. Not sure how far it is for you to drive but it is no doubt the fastest way to get your parts.

Mike, if the product is of US origin there is no duty but our gov. will want to charge us both Fed & provincial tax.

754 · « **Reply #172 on:** October 11, 2008, 01:55:30 PM »

So did the non Cal guys pay tax? if so then that starts to getin the ballpark..

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #173 on:** October 11, 2008, 03:23:29 PM »

No CA state sales tax to out of state sales. $817 total. UPS will rape you on shipping across the border. USPS is the best way to go.

Jay,

Thanks for the plastigauge.

Big Jay · « **Reply #174 on:** October 11, 2008, 03:26:00 PM »

3/8 12 point.. No sales tax except Calif. shipping address. I have been gone. Will check on any orderas that have not gone out on Monday.

I am now pushing for 970 / 1000 kits now that we have rods that can stand anything we can put in a Honda.

Jay

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Author Topic: Connecting rods (Read 40008 times)