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Offline Hotwheelbill

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Ape 836 kit
« on: February 06, 2018, 07:18:50 AM »
https://www.speedmotoco.com/product-p/ssr836.htm

I now have a set of APE Pro Street Rods and in looking for a 836 kit, I see this. Any thoughts or experience with this kit?
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2004 ST1300A .... the fast one. And dragging pegs on a CT.
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1972 with 1975 old school drag motor

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Re: Ape 836 kit
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2018, 09:50:03 AM »
Looks like a great kit to me.
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Re: Ape 836 kit
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2018, 10:55:28 AM »
You throw a Mike Rieck head on that kit and you would have a perfect set-up!!

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Re: Ape 836 kit
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2018, 02:42:45 PM »
Seems like for the price, it would take me a good bit of scrounging to do better.

I will have to call because there is another kit listed for $200 more but has the exact same description. Not sure of the difference
I love to make my bikes worthless due to high mileage!
2004 ST1300A .... the fast one. And dragging pegs on a CT.
1972…parts bike
1974…. Rusty frame but runs
1974 CB750..... Powder coated frame and parts, waiting for $$ hot rod motor.
1972 with 1975 old school drag motor

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Re: Ape 836 kit
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2018, 03:19:34 AM »
No ported head, why use a good kit like the APE kit or any other with similar components? Smaller chamber job and port clean-up as Hondaman recommends is much better than nothing.
Check options with MRieck.

Ported head is a mandatory part for me when upgrading the CB750 with higher CR pistons and cam. Most old heads out there need most likely a valve job recut seats and lap valves, maybe a few new guides too.

Lighten the alternator is another low cost upgrade.
Look for a used ported head.

My last K2 build got new stock size pistons and head with refurbished seats.
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Ape 836 kit
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2018, 04:05:52 AM »
I do plan on some head work and bronze guides. Also plan on lightening the alternator and maybe the crank.
Not all going to come together this year, but maybe next.
I love to make my bikes worthless due to high mileage!
2004 ST1300A .... the fast one. And dragging pegs on a CT.
1972…parts bike
1974…. Rusty frame but runs
1974 CB750..... Powder coated frame and parts, waiting for $$ hot rod motor.
1972 with 1975 old school drag motor

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Re: Ape 836 kit
« Reply #6 on: February 07, 2018, 09:32:30 AM »
My K head guides worked really fine with Honda steel guides. I think they last longer. A few replaced due to severe overheating with 2 pistons melting.
The head got bronze guides with kibblewhite 5mm valve stem kit. I should otherwise continue with stock steel guides.
CB750 K6-76  970cc (Earlier 1005cc JMR Billet block on the shelf waiting for a comeback)
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Ape 836 kit
« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2018, 08:43:50 PM »
 You can also get  the kit direct from APE. Looks the same to me and if you have questions they know the answers.
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