Just some photos, Not much going on with the bike but riding it!
Das Bike Projekt: Just a few pictures…..
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Das Bike Projekt: Put the spurs to ‘er
First start after installing the 1050CC kit!
Many thanks to the good folks at MaxBMW for their advice, and Siebenrock for the great parts…
The scariest moment is always just before you start. Stephen King
Das Bike Projekt: Motor Assembly oh so close….
Carbs and tank are on
Left to do:
Clean up tools
Put on Exhaust
check valve lash
put on valve covers
change jets
check for spark
add 1 gallon of gas
check oil
MY idol, Professor FATE!
push the button MAX!
Up Next https://kirkusblog.com/2012/06/25/das-bike-projekt-put-the-spurs-to-er/
Das Bike Projekt: Motor Assembly Cont.
99 degrees in the garage, but i did last 2 1/2 hours and got a little done! Up Next https://kirkusblog.com/2012/06/22/das-bike-projekt-motor-assembly-oh-so-close/
Das Bike Projekt: Motor Assembly
Das Bike Projekt: Engine Rebuild
82mm = 746cc… 87mm = 839cc… 97mm = 1044cc
Das Bike Projekt: Tear it Down
Well I went to the shop and got the compression tester, AND the table lift!!
The test revealed 130PSI on one side and 100PSI on the other, so the engine has to come down, no point in fiddling with it with a 30% difference in compression.
Good thing i pulled it down because there is a spot of corrosion in the bore on one side, probably from the bikes long storage. So, to re-sleeve, re-ring and keep my Venolia pistons, or to get the power kit and swap them out, then offset the cost by selling the rare Reg Pridmore Kit on to a vintage racer that would love to have some old, unobtainable speed equipment? Decisions, Decisions…..
Up Next https://kirkusblog.com/2012/06/15/das-bike-projekt-engine-rebuild/
Das Bike Projekt: Back on Track
I started pulling the bike back down, I Tightened the loose timing chest. If I  forgot to torque it, or the gasket compressed over time, I do not know. Next step is do the compression test, check timing and valves, and have a go at the carbs.
Up Next https://kirkusblog.com/2012/06/12/das-bike-projekt-tear-it-down/
Das Bike: Current State of Things…
Waiting for a warm day…….
Old MotoPhotos!
Too cold, and my back is too twisted to work in the garage this week, so enjoy some old MotoPhotos!
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