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Left Friday morning at 5 am headed to Tulsa to pick up my girl. Made it to Bob's at 2:30  She never started so easy when cold even when she was new. Took it for a short spin around the neighborhood and she ran great. ( can't wait to get her out on the road) Just wanted to say thanks to Bob for the job well done and the hospitality. Had dinner with Bob then the next morning went out and had Breakfast. Back to his house and loaded the girl up and headed back. Trip went well. Look forward to my next visit. |
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2017, 04:34:56 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2017, 06:21:46 PM » |
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Bob do KNOW where the good eats be round them thar parts!  Bob and his Wife ARE Good folks!  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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f6john
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Christ first and always
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2017, 05:29:44 AM » |
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So, let’s get technical, what all did Bob do to your ride?
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Bighead
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2017, 07:27:05 PM » |
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GLH package = Goes Like Hell Did his port,Polish and milling on heads..polished intakes and fly cut the Pistons. And desmogged and cleaned the carbs. Had a few plugged slow jets. Also new throttle cables and choke cable. The choke now works like it should no trying to break the leaver on the last 1/4 of travel. |
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« Last Edit: November 27, 2017, 08:11:14 PM by Bighead »
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2017, 08:56:03 PM » |
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I understand most of the procedures but not "fly cutting the pistons". Please tell me what that consists of why do you do it. Maybe someone else besides me would like to know.  |
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Bighead
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2017, 03:21:43 AM » |
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Well let's see here if you mill the heads the valves would hit the Pistons. The Pistons from factory already have a fly cut in them to prevent them hitting. You have to deepen it to prevent this after milling the head. In short it increases your compression,so you get a wee bit more HP.
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f6john
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2017, 04:57:06 AM » |
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Does the increase in compression require any increase in the octane rating of the fuel you use?
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Bighead
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2017, 06:34:48 PM » |
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Does the increase in compression require any increase in the octane rating of the fuel you use?
Yes need to run 93. But I am OK with that as that is all that has ever been put into that bike for 20 yrs. I know it wasn't necessary but that is why I used. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2017, 06:38:10 PM » |
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Does the increase in compression require any increase in the octane rating of the fuel you use?
Yes need to run 93. But I am OK with that as that is all that has ever been put into that bike for 20 yrs. I know it wasn't necessary but that is why I used. Have you had a chance for an extended ride on it yet ? |
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2017, 06:41:51 PM » |
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Not yet just a few runs through the gears and it broke the rear loose in pretty sho order and it has good rubber on it  I should be able to get it out this weekend for some miles. |
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2017, 06:49:02 PM » |
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What happened to the photo of your Bee in your signature? Always enjoyed seeing that pic on your posts. I've always wanted to see a full pic of your Green IS as well....still have it? After 16 years with my IS , I wish there was a crack Valk mechanic such as Attic Rat within striking distance of here that I could take her to for a refresh ( not that she's really out of sorts or anything, I just like spending $$ on her while I'm still working  ) |
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Bighead
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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2017, 06:51:48 PM » |
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Yes I still have it but photosuckit no workie without paying for it and I and gonna pay for it  |
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« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2017, 07:05:16 PM » |
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Yes I still have it but photosuckit no workie without paying for it and I and gonna pay for it Postimage works great, it's easy, and FREE |
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« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2017, 07:06:30 PM » |
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Not yet just a few runs through the gears and it broke the rear loose in pretty sho order and it has good rubber on it I should be able to get it out this weekend for some miles. I bet it will be pretty invigorating. I've heard nothing but good words of his work. |
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« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2017, 07:36:02 AM » |
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What happened to the photo of your Bee in your signature? Always enjoyed seeing that pic on your posts. I've always wanted to see a full pic of your Green IS as well....still have it? After 16 years with my IS , I wish there was a crack Valk mechanic such as Attic Rat within striking distance of here that I could take her to for a refresh ( not that she's really out of sorts or anything, I just like spending $$ on her while I'm still working ) If you decide to have him do the work you do Have to call well ahead of time and get your slot. I know-hecka of a roll from yer place to his. After ridin Big Mikes turbo bike at Asheville in 14 while not to the turbo extreme a few more ponies and a couple more M P Gs wouldn't huer a thang! Mines showing 124 thousand plus miles and Will Still light up the rear A T T fairly easily. I've been in Bobs shop and seen some of his restos up close and personal. Can you say-Lookin like Factory Fresh?? RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2017, 05:51:51 PM » |
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What happened to the photo of your Bee in your signature? Always enjoyed seeing that pic on your posts. I've always wanted to see a full pic of your Green IS as well....still have it? After 16 years with my IS , I wish there was a crack Valk mechanic such as Attic Rat within striking distance of here that I could take her to for a refresh ( not that she's really out of sorts or anything, I just like spending $$ on her while I'm still working ) If you decide to have him do the work you do Have to call well ahead of time and get your slot. I know-hecka of a roll from yer place to his. After ridin Big Mikes turbo bike at Asheville in 14 while not to the turbo extreme a few more ponies and a couple more M P Gs wouldn't huer a thang! Mines showing 124 thousand plus miles and Will Still light up the rear A T T fairly easily. I've been in Bobs shop and seen some of his restos up close and personal. Can you say-Lookin like Factory Fresh?? RIDE SAFE. Yep Dennis I have seen several of his Resto's up close and personal and they all are done right :cooldude:I think he is booked until June or so  he only takes one a month. |
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