Topic: Evo Bottom end re-build (Read 1610 times)

Lightnin · « **on:** January 12, 2010, 05:51:25 pm »

ok, so here's what's goin on:

i pulled a stud on the front a year or so ago....heli-coiled it and it lasted another 35,000 miles.... well, i know the engine has 100,000 miles on her, so as opposed to going with doing inserts and all that i have a right side case coming from Big Jim since i would need to re-do the bottom end anyways

i haven't split the bottom end before, and want to walk through it nice and easy....the machinist is on line to do the hard stuff: line boring and new bearings, etc

Dave · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2010, 12:44:52 am »

EXCELLENT.. take your time .. pay attention.. you can do it..

Lightnin · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2010, 06:21:01 pm »

as with most things, its just a matter of takin it easy when it the first time.... the case should be here today and i will check it all out and see whats what..... my hope is that it all lines up and is nice and easy..... we'll see how that goes

Lightnin · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2010, 09:24:01 pm »

right side case got here yesterday.....thanks jim...... now to find some time to get her done so i can ride MY bike again....mebbe Saturday and sunday

Lightnin · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2010, 03:03:24 pm »

well i put her together without any sealant to see where its at and she lines up perfectly....... no machinist needed..... thank god for small miracles savin me from another bill !!!

Lightnin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2010, 09:34:49 pm »

here she sits....takin way too long...... mic'ed up the jugs at the local shop and i just needed new rings.... put new studs in (Kibblewhite) and she's lookin like her old self, although very disassembled still

Lightnin · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2010, 09:39:13 pm »

and with the new studs....nice flat deck!!!
and the top back on, with Cometic gaskets....used James in the past, but the difference is big from what i have heard

Lightnin · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2010, 09:40:24 pm »

Dave · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2010, 11:15:00 am »

i use the cometic gaskets & find them very good.. the cat from their sales will send you a catalog to buy direct if your not already..

Lightnin · « **Reply #9 on:** March 15, 2010, 08:57:06 pm »

well i have around 1,000 miles on her now and she is runnin strong...... Big Jim, i haven't forgotten about you and will have that case returning to you shortly.... a BIG Thank You again

Dave · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2010, 10:32:51 am »

hell give us a pic. of the ole' girl mike ..

Bibs · « **Reply #11 on:** November 15, 2011, 02:57:18 pm »

How's she performin for ya Mike?

Lightnin · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2011, 03:50:58 pm »

Good.... about due for a new set of pistons and rings

Bibs · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2011, 04:03:27 pm »

what pistons ya thinkin on usin?

Lightnin · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:09:08 pm »

i"ve got a set from an indy shop here where i get most of my parts.... they call them used and are ready to toss them out.... i call them pre-loved and MINE! they are clean with only minor scratches on the sides, seem to be the 9.5 compression..... when i get ready to tear her down i'm hopin that i can find a set of cylinders and set those up to the pistons with new rings and tear her down and build her up in one day.... either that or i have no wheels until they are honed....
this bike is my only transportation, and it's been almost 5 years since i've had a car.... it's getting really old, so i think i will be getting a car this "winter" ..... it'd be nice to not have to dress up for a wet ride for a while

Lightnin · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2011, 06:24:01 pm »

and since forever ago, Dave was asking for pics of my bike...here we go.... '96 softail frame with a 2oo wide tire in the rear(which i'm thinking of changing back to a 140/150 in a stock swingarm) with a 19" narrow glide front wheel and a '72 shovel tree/nacelle and a '67 King of the Road batwing.... no speedo or swtiches on the bars..... just a key and a pushbutton on the starter.....

Bibs · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2011, 08:36:53 pm »

She looks good!!.............................uum used pistons huh ::)long as ya feel OK wid 'em!!

Lightnin · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2011, 10:54:40 pm »

Yeah, only minor scratches on the sides.... i will most likely chuck 'em into their lathe and give them a polish.... then have the cylinders set to them ....
having access to their shop on off hours is very nice.... and well appreciated

Bibs · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2011, 11:50:26 pm »

Sounds like a piece of Purple scotchbrite will take care of them Mike.

Lightnin · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:12:16 am »

true, but if i'm gonna give it an even polish, making sure it's completely true is the best way to do it..... and yes, it's overkill but it keeps me busy and out of trouble

Bibs · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2011, 02:36:02 am »

....eh,Kinda fun gettin in trouble...I guess though,yer probobly better off avoidin it....some of the drunks I used to roll with used to say"ya aint havin fun till they dial 911"!!!

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