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Billet Crankshafts
« on: December 22, 2020, 08:57:11 AM »
Making progress. Billet cranks ready for gear cutting.

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2020, 09:57:44 AM »
Looking great Leroy!

How about some background for everyone?
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2020, 10:16:28 AM »
 The counterweights look like counterweights should look like.
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2020, 11:09:05 AM »
Looking great Leroy!

How about some background for everyone?

Goal: 1 BAD mofo, gear driven, SOHC Automatic
100's of design and engineering hours invested
These cranks are designed to work in gear driven SOHC A's & K's, and gear driven DOHC's, 900 and up
Can be run with or without electric starter
Can be run with or without CB1100D rotor and stator
Straight shot oiling
Requires Hayabusa rods

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2020, 11:11:32 AM »
The counterweights look like counterweights should look like.

I agree. One of 2 things my crank builder modified from my original design: counterweights to match my rods and pistons and straight shot oiling

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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2020, 12:18:09 PM »
 They are works of art brother. ;)
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2020, 12:47:37 PM »
Whats the stroke on the beauties??

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2020, 01:44:26 PM »
Whats the stroke on the beauties??

Frankie, I can't tell all my secrets, LOL, but they are a little over stock. DOHC equivalents.


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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2020, 04:00:11 PM »
Are those rod journals larger than the mains???
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2020, 04:19:59 PM »
Wow, very very cool!

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2020, 04:49:10 PM »

Lol, thanks for the answer. Very nice piece. Looking forward to seeing what you install this work of art into and viewing the results of the effort on a dragstrip. All I can do is drool and support you from the sidelines.


Whats the stroke on the beauties??

Frankie, I can't tell all my secrets, LOL, but they are a little over stock. DOHC equivalents.



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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2020, 05:29:27 PM »
Whats the stroke on the beauties??
Frankie, I can't tell all my secrets, LOL, but they are a little over stock. DOHC equivalents.

Lol, thanks for the answer. Very nice piece. Looking forward to seeing what you install this work of art into and viewing the results of the effort on a dragstrip. All I can do is drool and support you from the sidelines.


Not necessarily true. You may have to ride this thing. You have the experience and the gonads. I'm too old! LOL

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2020, 05:48:38 PM »
Are those rod journals larger than the mains???

Very observant Sensei!

The journals are designed for 38mm Hayabusa rod bearings and rods. Pretty sure those rods are good for 200+ HP.
It only added 2.7 ounces to the total weight - 38mm vs 36mm x 21mm wide.
The FEA analysis indicated the rigidity of the crank increased significantly. Way more valuable than the cost of the weight.
The straight shot oiling also increased the rigidity significantly.


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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2020, 05:48:50 PM »

You've done the hard work.  I'm open  to do my part if it'll help the overall project come together. The whole SOHC and DOHC communities will benefit from your dedication.
Whats the stroke on the beauties??
Frankie, I can't tell all my secrets, LOL, but they are a little over stock. DOHC equivalents.

Lol, thanks for the answer. Very nice piece. Looking forward to seeing what you install this work of art into and viewing the results of the effort on a dragstrip. All I can do is drool and support you from the sidelines.


Not necessarily true. You may have to ride this thing. You have the experience and the gonads. I'm too old! LOL


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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2020, 05:51:35 PM »
Wow, very very cool!

Thank you Brent. It's been quite challenging.

Brent, I may be interested in some of your NOS parts you posted somewhere.
Please PM or email me the list if you can.

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #15 on: December 22, 2020, 09:19:26 PM »
Keith, what do you mean by "straight shot oiling"? It looks like there is a significant V shaped groove in the journals? 
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2020, 09:55:01 PM »
Any idea when assembly of the power plant will begin and will you share the process with us?? What horsepower numbers are you anticipating.?? Yeah, I've got questions.  Lol. Wise choice on using  stock Busa rods. It helps keep cost down due to wide availability of both used, inexpensive parts and brand new rods

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2020, 07:54:05 AM »
Keith, what do you mean by "straight shot oiling"? It looks like there is a significant V shaped groove in the journals? 

Straight shot oiling is one of the latest advances in racing cranks for autos and bikes.
It is claimed to be much stronger than cross drilled oiling holes.
Pictures attached.

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2020, 08:17:21 AM »
Any idea when assembly of the power plant will begin and will you share the process with us?? What horsepower numbers are you anticipating.?? Yeah, I've got questions.  Lol. Wise choice on using  stock Busa rods. It helps keep cost down due to wide availability of both used, inexpensive parts and brand new rods

Frank, I am peddling as fast as I can. This is all bleeding edge stuff for me, so it's hard to timeline on a calendar.
I am taking the cranks over to Austin to cut the primary and HyVo gear teeth after the first of the year.
They then go back to California for final grinding and Ion Nitriding.

Transmissions are essentially finished except for the primary drive gear that I wanted to wait on the crank gears to insure proper backlash. Got to work out the air shifter control.
Still machining on the cases, cylinders, and heads. DOHC frames are already fitted for the SOHC engines but still need a little work on the rear suspension.

Was planning on documenting the first assembly to some extent. Horsepower? The computer calculated potential is overwhelming for my pea brain. Proof is in the pudding.

Yep, the Hayabusa rods were a no brainer for multiple reasons.


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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2020, 05:08:39 PM »
Well! You have been busy. ;D
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #20 on: December 23, 2020, 06:39:29 PM »
Well! You have been busy. ;D

Hi Brian,
It has been quite a challenge.
Cannot wait to get one assembled.

Merry Christmas!

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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #21 on: December 23, 2020, 08:25:00 PM »
 My GRANDPA  was Straight Shot  drilling cranks 70 years ago ... :o
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #22 on: December 23, 2020, 08:58:34 PM »
My GRANDPA  was Straight Shot  drilling cranks 70 years ago ... :o
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #23 on: December 23, 2020, 09:23:28 PM »
 This is the coolest thing I've seen since Mikes billet blocks.  That's an awesome pic Frank.
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Re: Billet Crankshafts
« Reply #24 on: December 23, 2020, 10:13:36 PM »
 I thought I had read years go Coan racing had done some torque converter work on a 750a. It seemed like they were only able to change clearances and not fin angles. If I remember correctly.
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