| Author | Message | ||
     Bomber |
I'm sure this is remedial to some of the Smokey Yanicks out there, but that ain't me . . . . I’m mounting XB heads to the MaDeuce, preparing it for a long overdue resurrection and trip to Utah . . . .. Thunderbolt heads have tapped holes to attach the carb mounting bracket -- clearly, the XB heads don't need the holes, but the bosses are there in the casting – do I simply drill and tap the holes (to a shallow depth to keep them from turning into defacto breathers)? What depth would be suggested? Thanks, all! Expect more questions soon! ;-} | ||
| Spiderman |
BOMBER!!! Yes, but the nice thing is they do not have to be the large 1/2" size the stockers were. I did it as a back up in case I ever wanted to go back to the stock config, but a 1/4-20 to 1/2-13 will do it. I suggest using a drill press or mill to keep the holes straight and plum... | ||
| Bomber |
Spidey . . . . excellent! I'll get on it tonight -- yer a doode! | ||
| Spiderman |
no! Your the dood! You gonna be at HC? | ||
| Bomber |
nossir -- too many chances for fun this year, most being deep-sixed in favor of the trip to Utah this August . . . . . ;-} | ||
| Spiderman |
well fine, I didn't want to see you anyway!  LOL | ||
| Bomber |
LOL -- I'm but 50 mikes south, bud -- drop on down, or fire a flare -- I just may appear ;-} | ||
| Spiderman |
Yeah, I can't wait to get kicked outta Alpine Valley for flare dispersal... | ||
| Bomber |
Last HC I attendedd, some lowriders caught fire (nothing like a truck with 147 batteries in the bed blazing merrily away) . . . . . oddly enough, everyone was running away with one excpetion . . . .FMJ was strolling casually TOWARD the conflagration . . . I'm sure there is meaning here, somewhere ;-} | ||
| Road_thing |
Yeah, that fire was a good diversion for the two middle-aged guys in matching jackets sneaking into the parking lot on a borrowed Harley... Good times! rt | ||
| Bomber |
We must never speak of these things. And, who's middle aged? Oh, wait . . . . .. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Um...just because I didn't see it mentioned...you are using matching XB pistons, yes? Only because that's the sort of detail that would bite me in the ass...  | ||
| Bluzm2 |
That guys was EPIC! The one kid running and hiding when they heard the sirens "Dood, I got a warrant" and the young ladies disappearing because they were all drinking/drunk and underage... Yes sir ree, EPIC! | ||
| Road_thing |
Yeah, epic, and the REAL Brad was there, not just a paper facsimile! rt | ||
| Phelan |
Paper Brad's a pretty cool guy too.  | ||
| Bomber |
Ratbuell -- sorta kinda, yes. I got a 1250 kit from Pammy and the good (check that, make it GREAT) folks at Cycle Rama with jugs abd slugs designed for this application! I have no experience with Paper Brad, but will admit he scares me a little. OK, number question -- what's the value to which the front motor mount needs to be torqued to the front head? thanks! | ||
| Road_thing |
No Experience with Paper Brad= No Problem. But you're fixing to have some (more) experience with the man behind Paper Brad... rt | ||
| Littlebuggles |
Bomber, if you have a mind to, post up a howdy on the Utah Buellers page in the Storm Fronts. It would be nice to meet up. We're a small group here but are getting to know each other as the dealership has mostly left the picture. We have some great canyons for riding and some amazing ones down south for hiking and canyoneering. | ||
| Preybird1 |
Oh yeah there are some sweet canyons down here. On my kawi klr650 i have been riding in the boonies every day i have had off. I have racked up more the 2,000 (Off road) miles. And i visited places i never knew existed, And then i find out there is more than 1000 miles of trails i just found out about. My X1 has starter gasket leak so Ive been riding the "mule" Got to go guys, going riding  | ||
| Bomber |
Buggles -- will do -- we're goin to theSalt Flats for some entertaining riding ;-} Thang -- getcher ass up here -- we got stuff to do! | ||
| Brinnutz |
What front mount are you using? I'm going to assume you know the spacing is different but was just wondering. | ||
| Bomber |
Brian -- a superdooper mount spun up by one of the own Badwebbers . . . . yessir, I know everything about the situation, except the torque! ;-} But, seriously, thanks for lookin out -- I appreciate it! (Message edited by bomber on June 21, 2010) | ||
| Brinnutz |
If I had a dollar for every time I'm called Brian, LOL...no worries! You get yours from Steve? That's the only person I knew who made 'em. Still waiting on mine lol. | ||
| Bomber |
crap -- Sorry Brine! (grin) Yessir -- it's a work of Art -- well, a work of Steve, but artful. perhaps I should just go stock up on old scotch pending the imminent arrival of Old_Thing! | ||
| Road_thing |
Bomber, that's an excellent idea. Never mind hiding the womenfolk, they already know I'm harmless! Looks like about 47 hours until lift-off... rt | ||
| Bomber |
got a jug o brnach water waitin near the scotch, Thang . . . . . . the wimmins like ya anyways, lord knows why ;-} | ||
| Oldog |
Bomber: On the OE bolts in Tstorm heads its 60 ft lbs, tighten release and retighten red stuff and oiled washers. I will double confirm tonight later.. |
