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Offline Scott S

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Where to get head work done?
« on: September 11, 2011, 02:50:39 pm »
 Who are the go-to guys for headwork? Porting and polishing, etc.?

 I've read a few of the "how-to" threads, but that's something that I just don't feel comfortable doing right now.
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2011, 02:52:38 pm »
Mike Rieck (Member MRieck) in Massachussetts.  No one better from what I've read. 
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2011, 03:43:53 pm »
 I sent Mike a PM earlier today. Just wondering what the options are.

 I'm more interested in a "street" port, but I know this is the forum to ask on about head work.
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 12:49:44 pm »
Quote from: Scott S on September 11, 2011, 03:43:53 pm
I sent Mike a PM earlier today. Just wondering what the options are.

 I'm more interested in a "street" port, but I know this is the forum to ask on about head work.
Mike has ported four heads for me so far, streetbikes, dragbikes and everything in between.He knows what he does.
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 09:18:37 pm »
Mike's stuff is top-notch.
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2011, 04:50:41 pm »
Here is my Mike R stage 3 head he did for a couple of years ago
and if you cant tell, its not even a SOHC head.......... This is my 78GS 750/840 Suzuki and the head was off a
 GS850 with larger intakes and exhausts. These are 34mm flat slides. I will get this on the dyno in a couple of months

He did the shim under bucket's with all the good stuff, So when you do send your head to Mike, expect nothing but the best........

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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2011, 05:23:41 pm »
Talk with Mike.He can do whatever you want...and can afford! Speed co$t,how fa$t you wanna go? He did Samauto head,7mm conversion head,larger valves smaller 5mm stems,smaller lighter springs.Mike's stuff works and he KNOWS!!!!!Have a Stage III head waiting to see how engine going in Calendar Girl works out.Use who you prefer,lots of knowledgeable people out there,but with Mike no gamble,his stuff works! ;) ;D
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2011, 06:11:54 am »
I could not agree more on Mike's expertise in porting heads. He did a 1977 CB750F head for me with a 5mm valve conversion and Holy cow does that head breath. He also helped a great deal with helping me set-up the valve train setup properly as well as other engine considerations. This guy is a magician and really knows what he is doing. If you want the best...you want Mike.
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2011, 12:28:22 pm »
Thank you very much for the compliments gentlemen. ;) I port each head like it was going on my bike.
  Mike
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 03:24:46 pm »
Quote from: MRieck on September 18, 2011, 12:28:22 pm
Thank you very much for the compliments gentlemen. ;) I port each head like it was going on my bike.
  Mike

Good to know.  I might be giving you a shout in the not to distant future.  I'm about to pull my 750 K7 motor and strip it down and rebuild it with a big bore kit.
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2011, 04:08:15 pm »
Quote from: MRieck on September 18, 2011, 12:28:22 pm
Thank you very much for the compliments gentlemen. ;) I port each head like it was going on my bike.  Mike
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2011, 04:36:54 pm »
Yea that's pretty hot right there.  8)
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2011, 11:43:58 am »
Quote from: Jim F on September 14, 2011, 04:50:41 pm
Here is my Mike R stage 3 head he did for a couple of years ago
and if you cant tell, its not even a SOHC head.......... This is my 78GS 750/840 Suzuki and the head was off a
 GS850 with larger intakes and exhausts. These are 34mm flat slides. I will get this on the dyno in a couple of months

He did the shim under bucket's with all the good stuff, So when you do send your head to Mike, expect nothing but the best........



hei jim

nice toy! did you ever got that suzi on the dyno?. i am racing a similar vintage gpz750/810 and wondered how'd they compare...

tg
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2011, 04:23:56 pm »
got my heads done at a local shop called Terry's Machine Shop in st.louis but took forever for him to get to them (like 2 months). next build though im sending them to Mike Rieck
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2011, 05:06:48 pm »
Friday night in the seedy part of town by the local hookers.....

Sorry I misunderstood!
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2011, 11:31:50 pm »
Quote from: Cqyqte on September 30, 2011, 05:06:48 pm
Friday night in the seedy part of town by the local hookers.....

Sorry I misunderstood!

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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2011, 05:38:03 pm »
That head is looking really nice! In time I'm sure I'll send my head to him as well. All his work looks excellent!!.7
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2011, 08:09:05 pm »
Quote from: turboguzzi on September 30, 2011, 11:43:58 am
Quote from: Jim F on September 14, 2011, 04:50:41 pm
Here is my Mike R stage 3 head he did for a couple of years ago
and if you cant tell, its not even a SOHC head.......... This is my 78GS 750/840 Suzuki and the head was off a
 GS850 with larger intakes and exhausts. These are 34mm flat slides. I will get this on the dyno in a couple of months

He did the shim under bucket's with all the good stuff, So when you do send your head to Mike, expect nothing but the best........


Hey TG
I run some old EPM magnesium wheels and the cush drive was going bad and finaly found some replacements out of a shop in Italy
As soon as I get them replaced, I will call Brian at livingood motor sports to schedule some dyno time
I have had it on the dyno before with 29 CRs, 390 left cams and the port work was  just a good clean up that I did my self. (I didnt know Mike R back then)
I have the dyno charts somewhere from the runs a few years ago but will have to find them
Will keep you posted
Jim
a stock motor is 72Hp but I wounder if that is at the crank.

hei jim

nice toy! did you ever got that suzi on the dyno?. i am racing a similar vintage gpz750/810 and wondered how'd they compare...

tg
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Re: Where to get head work done?
« Reply #18 on: October 02, 2011, 08:51:07 pm »
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