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
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!
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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/
82mm = 746cc… 87mm = 839cc… 97mm = 1044cc
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…..
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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.
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Waiting for a warm day…….
Too cold, and my back is too twisted to work in the garage this week, so enjoy some old MotoPhotos!
Well the bike has about 150 miles on it now, but as the summer wore on it got a little cranky, not wanting to rev over 4K. I have put a Uli Electronic ignition in it, but its still rubbish as far as running strong. More tinkering with the Dellortos in my future i suspect!
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