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Are cycle x connecting rods any good?

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Offline orkid1989

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cycle x connecting rods
« on: April 25, 2011, 02:55:38 PM »
i was wondering if anyone has any experience with cycle x rods? i am considering buying some for my 71 cb750 build. it is a 849cc pistons and cam plus tensioners and chains. 
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2011, 05:08:12 PM »
from what ive heard they are a bit heavier but are much stronger than stock rods
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2011, 05:26:28 PM »
My assumption is they gain their strength from their added bulk. I do not know if the metal being used is any different than stock rods. That would be a good question posed to CycleX.
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2011, 05:33:43 PM »
here is a link to the page http://www.cyclexchange.net/Superrods%20Page.htm
they sure do look cool

Here is the difference in the bolts

in these pics they do look a bit thicker



not sure how accurate all these are but here are they specs they give

DETAILS:

Stock Honda CB  rods..............375 grams ( Fluctuate in weight )
Super rods.............................. 372 grams

Forged from S45C and heat treated to HRC 23-28.
Small end bushings are Phosphor bronze.
Big end bolts are SCM435.
Torque spec is 30 foot pounds.
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2011, 02:44:24 PM »
Just the fact they have bronze bushings make them worth the cost.

I sell all Cycle X products.

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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 06:37:07 PM »
Quote from: kos on April 27, 2011, 02:44:24 PM
Just the fact they have bronze bushings make them worth the cost.

I sell all Cycle X products.

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why is that?
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2011, 04:31:21 AM »
Quote from: orkid1989 on April 27, 2011, 06:37:07 PM
Quote from: kos on April 27, 2011, 02:44:24 PM
Just the fact they have bronze bushings make them worth the cost.

I sell all Cycle X products.

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why is that?
Bronze retains oil better, dissipates heat better and is a dissimilar metal which improves wear characteristics. It won't gall pins.
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2011, 05:55:30 AM »
Ken makes great products.Using his 4-2-1 pipe now.Has lots of excellent stuff now with more on the way. ;) ;D Thanks Ken,we appreciate you.Bill
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2011, 08:37:58 AM »
Quote from: orkid1989 on April 27, 2011, 06:37:07 PM
Quote from: kos on April 27, 2011, 02:44:24 PM
Just the fact they have bronze bushings make them worth the cost.

I sell all Cycle X products.

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why is that?

helps prevent this sort of thing from happening:
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2011, 12:27:00 PM »
Is that some top secret radiused cam journal! ;)
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2011, 12:48:01 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on April 28, 2011, 12:27:00 PM
Is that some top secret radiused cam journal! ;)

it's good for rpms over 18,000.
the extra surface area allows for more oil coverage, the thinner cam dissipates heat better, and the grooves keep the cam from shifting around.

shhhh don't go telling everyone about this
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #11 on: April 28, 2011, 12:51:24 PM »
Quick....DESTROY ALL PICS AND FILES!!!!! ;D
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #12 on: April 28, 2011, 12:59:31 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2011, 04:37:28 PM »
Orkid, my advice to you would be to not rush out and do anything until you have been here a while and learned a bit more about these bikes. I am not trying to sound condescending at all but it seems that you are a relative new comer to this type of thing. There a piles of extremely talented builders on this forum that will answer all your questions and help you make informed decisions.  It would also help to know what you expect from your bike and how you plan on riding it, all this will help you make informed and correct decisions relating to your build..... ;)
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #14 on: April 28, 2011, 04:52:28 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 04:37:28 PM
Orkid, my advice to you would be to not rush out and do anything until you have been here a while and learned a bit more about these bikes. I am not trying to sound condescending at all but it seems that you are a relative new comer to this type of thing. There a piles of extremely talented builders on this forum that will answer all your questions and help you make informed decisions.  It would also help to know what you expect from your bike and how you plan on riding it, all this will help you make informed and correct decisions relating to your build..... ;)

well this thread was mostly just about the cyclex rods. as far as my bike im not going to race it or anything. most likely will never see over 9k rpm. for the most part it will be a cruising bike.
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #15 on: April 28, 2011, 04:53:20 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 04:37:28 PM
"There a piles of extremely talented builders on this forum that will answer all your questions and help you make informed decisions."

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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2011, 04:59:07 PM »
Quote from: bear on April 28, 2011, 04:53:20 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 04:37:28 PM
"There a piles of extremely talented builders on this forum that will answer all your questions and help you make informed decisions."

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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2011, 05:04:04 PM »
Quote from: orkid1989 on April 28, 2011, 04:52:28 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 04:37:28 PM
Orkid, my advice to you would be to not rush out and do anything until you have been here a while and learned a bit more about these bikes. I am not trying to sound condescending at all but it seems that you are a relative new comer to this type of thing. There a piles of extremely talented builders on this forum that will answer all your questions and help you make informed decisions.  It would also help to know what you expect from your bike and how you plan on riding it, all this will help you make informed and correct decisions relating to your build..... ;)

well this thread was mostly just about the cyclex rods. as far as my bike im not going to race it or anything. most likely will never see over 9k rpm. for the most part it will be a cruising bike.

Yeah, i know this thread is about the rods but i have also read your other threads and comments and thought i would offer some advice... ;) I would {if i were you} use your stock rods with the F rod bolts because it looks like yours isn't really a performance build, you may as well save what you can and improve other important parts like brakes and tyres and focus on reliability..... ;)
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #18 on: April 28, 2011, 05:09:54 PM »
I have `em in my K2 cb750 ` 836- motor-  because- i love to romp` on it hard`` >:( >:(- no probs so far``plus-` cycle-x- under-CUT` my tranny` also`





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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #19 on: April 28, 2011, 05:18:09 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 05:04:04 PM
Quote from: orkid1989 on April 28, 2011, 04:52:28 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 28, 2011, 04:37:28 PM
Orkid, my advice to you would be to not rush out and do anything until you have been here a while and learned a bit more about these bikes. I am not trying to sound condescending at all but it seems that you are a relative new comer to this type of thing. There a piles of extremely talented builders on this forum that will answer all your questions and help you make informed decisions.  It would also help to know what you expect from your bike and how you plan on riding it, all this will help you make informed and correct decisions relating to your build..... ;)

well this thread was mostly just about the cyclex rods. as far as my bike im not going to race it or anything. most likely will never see over 9k rpm. for the most part it will be a cruising bike.

Yeah, i know this thread is about the rods but i have also read your other threads and comments and thought i would offer some advice... ;) I would {if i were you} use your stock rods with the F rod bolts because it looks like yours isn't really a performance build, you may as well save what you can and improve other important parts like brakes and tyres and focus on reliability..... ;)

o ok. that was my main goal as far as the rod questioning. didnt want to put it together and a rod fail. ive already contacted mike about buying the rod bolts. i really want the bike to be reliable. i was looking at avon tyres and not really sure what you mean as far as breaking? right now i have new pads and a master cylinder rebuild kit for it if that is what you ment. what else would i do to make it reliable?
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #20 on: April 28, 2011, 05:26:39 PM »
Yeah, i just meant that the money saved on parts you don't really need would be better spent on your brakes, tyres and shocks and what ever else you need to make it a reliable runner....Avons are good, Ikon shocks are excellent, brakes, well i always run dual discs and having them drilled {ventilated} is worth the small amount it costs to have them done, better cooling, better wet performance and more stopping power.....There's a guy here that does the drilling of discs for, i think, 40 USD, money well spent.... ;)
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #21 on: April 28, 2011, 06:08:56 PM »
o ok well ive got the new cyclex shocks. they look pretty cool too. i didnt think about the drilled rotors. is it hard to switch over? i know that the parts from a f2 should fit it. as far as making it reliable i was also considering an electronic ignition. either a dyna s or the cyclex one.
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #22 on: April 28, 2011, 07:14:15 PM »
quick question as far as a dual disk upgrade. i was wondering which parts will fit. the guide says 1x caliper arm 1x caliper 1x disc and i was wondering what bike those can come off of?
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #23 on: April 29, 2011, 11:07:02 AM »
If you have K1 forks, you will need a caliper, arm, and "C" shaped mounting bracket from a K3 or earlier bike. I believe the same disc was used on all K models.
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Re: cycle x connecting rods
« Reply #24 on: April 29, 2011, 01:03:09 PM »
o so basically i use the same parts that i already have but put them on the opposite side?
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