Engine is out.

[GIXERHP]

Well is it done yet,,,,

 

[greg3852]

Shipped out the block today. Now it’s a waiting game.

 

[greg3852]

Springs are in the head. Waiting to hear when the 1397 kit and gaskets will be shipped.

 

[GIXERHP]

Springs are in the head. Waiting to hear when the 1397 kit and gaskets will be shipped.

Where did you order it from??? Dam KWS has them on the shelf,, ready to go

 

[greg3852]

APE.

 

[GIXERHP]

APE.

Dam that sucks

 

[greg3852]

Dam that sucks

$400 price difference. I’ll be patient. Gonna call them tomorrow. They have it in stock as well

 

[GIXERHP]

He would have matched it if you asked,,,

 

[ali123]

$400 price difference. I’ll be patient. Gonna call them tomorrow. They have it in stock as well

I'm excited for you.... its sooo much fun getting a project underway... don't get too frustrated because when its over... you will reminisce about the build and how quickly it was over.... GET ER DONE

 

[greg3852]

I'm in no rush at all. I'm still working on the house, so even if the parts were here I probably wouldn't have time to do it. Still working on all the little things on it that I wanted to get done.

 

[greg3852]

Did some oil cooler block offs today. Tomorrow I have to take out the battery from the Wide Glide, and will be starting up the RC51. Can't wait to hear that V-Twin sound.

 

[ali123]

Did some oil cooler block offs today. Tomorrow I have to take out the battery from the Wide Glide, and will be starting up the RC51. Can't wait to hear that V-Twin sound.

rc51... how many miles? iconic bike,,,

 

[greg3852]

rc51... how many miles? iconic bike,,,

Have to check but less than 5k miles. I’ll post up some pics later. She’s been in hibernation.

 

[ali123]

Have to check but less than 5k miles. I’ll post up some pics later. She’s been in hibernation.

thats why I asked... I always wondered if those big HP twins from Japan live... lol.. I guess I still don't know... I got some ideas.... some plans though.

 

[ali123]

what are u expecting to see for power?

 

[ali123]

u gonna put an arm and a shock on it?

 

[greg3852]

 

[ali123]

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its clean clean clean... I remember the sound of those.. even back then... they were rare... there is nothing like a trip down memory lane... even by todays standards though.. these bikes are still amazing....

 

[greg3852]

what are u expecting to see for power?

I’ll be happy with a solid 200 or thereabouts. I’ll throw a 40 shot on it after it’s all done, so I’ll be happy with that for a bit. Until the need for more comes back.

 

[ali123]

I'm sure ull get that... really down to compression and cams now.. and maybe fuels... . suspension next..... then crazy 8s!!!