Author Topic: What a load of *&^%$£" (Read 3313 times)

Sam Green Racing · « **on:** November 11, 2005, 03:54:20 PM »

After waiting 18 weeks for our cylinder head to be reworked and fitted with the ultimate in race valves, we get a phone call saying the valves can't be had until next February.

What a total fcuk up

I only found this out tonight when Chris phoned me at work with the bad news.

On top of this the tuning shop wants to know if we will wait or can we find our own valves

I don't like slagging people off, but if this guy don't get his finger out the story will be all over the WWW.

Sam

mcpuffett · « **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2005, 04:05:01 PM »

sounds like he's gonna get whats coming to him

.

MRieck · « **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2005, 04:44:57 PM »

Sam, are you looking for oversize or stock size valves. I can probably get Kibblewhites in either size in about a week. That's bull#$%*.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2005, 05:00:28 PM »

Just knew you'd come to my rescue

Stock length and stem diameter on both, but 2mm larger head on inlet valve.

Must be one piece stainless (but I guess you knew that)

Let me double check on the stem diameter as the new guides have I think already been fitted.

If you can just get me a ball park figure we can tidy the bits up later, thanks.

Regards Sam.

MRieck · « **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2005, 05:18:46 PM »

Sam...I can only get the intake 1.5mm larger(33.5). If the valve job hasn't been done(which would be impossible without the valves ) we may be in business. You could go .5mm larger on the exhaust with the 33.5 intake. Same price.

MRieck · « **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2005, 05:23:00 PM »

Don't worry about the diameter- those guides should have to be honed for a true fit.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2005, 05:32:28 PM »

I will be in bed tomorow daytime as I am on nights, so I have asked Chris to phone him tomorow to find out what he has done.

The seats may already be opened up to take the 2mm bigger inlet valves (I am not sure on this) as he has told Chris that the only thing that was holding him up was the people that make the valves.

I certainly wish I had known more about you before we had started

Regards Sam.

MRieck · « **Reply #7 on:** November 11, 2005, 05:44:17 PM »

Well, if the throats have been bored for an extra 2mm the 33.5 will probably be OK...call them first. It is only a .010" difference on the inner diameter of the seat. Unfortunately Sam the 5mm stem conversion kit comes with the 34mm intake but of course requires the appropriate guides. In hindsight that would have been the berries!! Keep me informed and I'm working on that carb and got some positive info today.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2005, 05:47:07 PM »

Thanks for that Mike, will get what info I can for tomorow.

Your a gem.

Sam.

mick750F · « **Reply #9 on:** November 11, 2005, 06:22:21 PM »

I feel for you Sam. There's nothing worse than people not followng through...especially when you're old enough to remember when that was the status quo. Sounds like Mike has you covered though. Maybe in the long run you're better off.

Mike

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2005, 06:56:16 PM »

Mick,

You would not believe the number of times we have been let down by other people.

The frame mods to take all the CR parts took months longer than was promised and left us just 2 weeks to build the bike and sort it before it's first outing.

The exhaust (4into4) came in kit form, they may as well have sent us some tubes and a sheet of steel and told us to do it ourselves.

Lots of things on the bike had to be modified after paying people good hard earned money to make, and now it has all started again with the new motor

The only good thing to come out of this project was finding this forum and meeting you guys, it's just a pity I did'nt find you sooner.

Regards Sam.

MRieck · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:01:23 PM »

I'm sorry too Sam. I could have shipped you a race ready head (like Terry) and you'd have in 2 months. And that includes everything, the head, porting, guides, Serdi valve job, valves...the works. Import wouldn't be bad as it is a 30 year old piece.

If you get really stuck but there is alot of time left. It will get done one way or another!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:17:01 PM »

Thanks Mike,

We will get there one way or the other.
Can you give me an idea of the price of these valves (asumeing the 33.5 and 28 exh will do) as Chris starts work in about 45mins and he said he would ring me before going in.

Sam.

MRieck · « **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:21:34 PM »

Quote from: samcr750 on November 11, 2005, 09:17:01 PM

Thanks Mike,

We will get there one way or the other.
Can you give me an idea of the price of these valves (asumeing the 33.5 and 28 exh will do) as Chris starts work in about 45mins and he said he would ring me before going in.

Sam.

Sent you a PM Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:22:53 PM »

Cheers

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:27:26 PM »

Mike I think that will be a yes, but let me speak to Chris first.

The price is well in bounds with shipping and your drinks added.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:34:08 PM »

Mike I just replyed but don't know where it went, maybein your PMs.

That sounds fine to me, but let me speak to Chris first.

It must be late at night over there so I will Be in touch tonight.

Once again thanks.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:36:06 PM »

It went onto page 2 (I can be quite sad at times, It's an age thing)

MRieck · « **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2005, 09:57:39 PM »

Bedtime now Sam. Let me know...no real rush sir.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2005, 10:00:11 PM »

Thanks, yer a gent.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #20 on:** November 12, 2005, 01:09:26 PM »

Mike, check your PM.

MRieck · « **Reply #21 on:** November 12, 2005, 02:01:01 PM »

Sam, just sent you a PM sir.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #22 on:** November 12, 2005, 03:00:25 PM »

Mike, returned PM, thanks.

MRieck · « **Reply #23 on:** November 13, 2005, 06:47:18 AM »

Sam, check your PM's. Thanks

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #24 on:** November 13, 2005, 11:55:27 AM »

Thanks Mike, returned.

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Author Topic: What a load of *&^%$£" (Read 3313 times)