Motorcycle

[Igosplut]

I think I got this right ...it is obvious that dual spark plugs is to create more burn of the fuel and O2 mixture that is simple math to anyone who has some knowlege of a combustion chamber.

It seems after doing some reading about "Quenching" that this is mainly because of a section of the cylynder head that isn't completely burning all of the mixture and it can create Hot Spots instead of a even heat of the cylnder chamber above the piston were the valves are.

It seem this dual spark method is also for the lower octane feuls that are still prevelant (especially the 1980's) to create more energy with less octane. Unleaded type of thing as opposed to leaded fuels.

It is interesting that one fires before TDC and the other after TDC .

That explainds the two large coils.

No TWO sparks BEFORE TDC and one after (5 ATDC) . With stroker pistons (short/high pin) it straight'ens the piston out so the down stroke doesn't drag the piston skirt cocked down the bore. Short pistons don't last long as they are unstable in the bore.....

[clarathecarrot]

Cool Igo,

I get it.. the short piston cap length and large bore size, tends to make it ride down the cylinder cockeyed..probably due to the gap and play that is needed for the rings and what they do to protect the cylinder sleeve.

The dual spark and dual possition of the spark plug and the before and after ignition, correct the play in the piston cap.

Perhaps, the motor is well designed for long slow puts, but not throwing the meat to it on a drag strip?

I guess you could install and longer sleeved piston and that head configuration may be benefitial on a drag strip due to it's dual spark combustion efficiency..?

No need to answer these statements of mine I am just wondering outloud...lol.

thanks.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Cool Igo,

I get it.. the short piston cap length and large bore size, tends to make it ride down the cylinder cockeyed..probably due to the gap and play that is needed for the rings and what they do to protect the cylinder sleeve.

The dual spark and dual possition of the spark plug and the before and after ignition, correct the play in the piston cap.

Perhaps, the motor is well designed for long slow puts, but not throwing the meat to it on a drag strip?

I guess you could install and longer sleeved piston and that head configuration may be benefitial on a drag strip due to it's dual spark combustion efficiency..?

No need to answer these statements of mine I am just wondering outloud...lol.

thanks.

a longer skirt would probly have clearance issues at the crank. not code

[clarathecarrot]

a longer skirt would probly have clearance issues at the crank. not code

I would just have to get the rod adjusted, to fit the skirt.

But, isn't that always the way it is ?

[Seshmeister]

I would just have to get the rod adjusted, to fit the skirt.

But, isn't that always the way it is ?

This is word for word what they said last time I bought a kilt...

[Igosplut]

Tear down down down...



Wrong time of year for this shit..

[PETE'S BROTHER]

such a good lookin' pan. what is wrong?

[Igosplut]

Between shitty materials in the 50s, and age both heads developed cracks. Glassbeading over the years reduces thins castings (already casted thin) to limits that weaken them further. I found a set of virgin 57 heads in Austria of all places, and they're coming back from the machine shop in a few weeks. The old heads are fixable, so they're going down the road as these are two-year only and factory (FLH only) ported so they are extremely rare....

[PETE'S BROTHER]

kick ass well, except for havin' a scoot down for a bit

[clarathecarrot]

When I am, confused (wrong word..lol) more like unable to diagnose a problem with one of my bikes, I get so steamed. (breakdowns)

But, just working on one to improve it or pulling maintenance, I love that.

What I am leading onto here is what a pleasure it would be to wrench on that Pan Head, Igo.

I would go buy shiny new tools out of respect for the bike..lol.

* (the last kick start I had I sold back in 1982 I miss those days.)*

[PETE'S BROTHER]

it's bright in the dump

[Igosplut]

Five speed is next for the other shovel.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

[Von Halen]

I am 99% sure I am picking up this bike next week.

[Nitro Express]

We are late coming out of winter this year. I haven't even looked at my bikes yet. I haven't even put the batteries in them yet.

[Nitro Express]

I am 99% sure I am picking up this bike next week.

Interesting lines. A nice combination of classic and modern. That frame looks strong as hell.

[Nitro Express]

Between shitty materials in the 50s, and age both heads developed cracks. Glassbeading over the years reduces thins castings (already casted thin) to limits that weaken them further. I found a set of virgin 57 heads in Austria of all places, and they're coming back from the machine shop in a few weeks. The old heads are fixable, so they're going down the road as these are two-year only and factory (FLH only) ported so they are extremely rare....

Looks like it was running a bit rich. Quite a bit of carbon on the pistons. Did you have a head gasket leak on the rear cylinder?

[Igosplut]

Looks like it was running a bit rich. Quite a bit of carbon on the pistons. Did you have a head gasket leak on the rear cylinder?

Nope, not at all. Let a old Harley idle for 30 seconds and it will blacken the piston tops.. That bike runs very clean, your looking a 20K

[Igosplut]

I am 99% sure I am picking up this bike next week.

I may be a little ignorant of newer bikes (OK, maybe more) but what it that?

[Von Halen]

Harley VRod. The paint is translucent red. They scratch all the surfaces lightly, then spray the translucent paint over it. Fucking amazing paint job.

[Igosplut]

Christ, shows how out of touch I am when I can't identify a Harley.....

[PETE'S BROTHER]

a Honda-Davidson just kiddin'. my friend has an 01? v-rod that has been ultimately quite reliable, just goes thru tires like mad without burnouts

[Von Halen]

Christ, shows how out of touch I am when I can't identify a Harley.....

A lot of the hardcore Harley guys don't consider it a true Harley. It has a water cooled engine designed by Porsche.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

wllie g said they put "cooling fins" on the engine so it didn't look like a water pump

[Nitro Express]

Nope, not at all. Let a old Harley idle for 30 seconds and it will blacken the piston tops.. That bike runs very clean, your looking a 20K

I always heard air cooled engines run dirtier. Also that rear jug doesn't get as much cooling is the one in front that could be why it is dirtier. Plus the cooling is not going to be consistent. Yup. An cool old engine but they have their quirks. That's part of the appeal.

[clarathecarrot]

It feels good to be back among the forthright members of -The Max's Non-.......*(little tear)*...sniffle.....

BLESS THIS HOUSE!!!!!



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[PETE'S BROTHER]

It feels good to be back among the forthright members of -The Max's Non-.......*(little tear)*...sniffle.....

BLESS THIS HOUSE!!!!!

holy shit!!! we are home!!!!!

[PETE'S BROTHER]

thank you to somebody.

[clarathecarrot]

We's all smil'n now.

I got some new parts for my bike coming in a couple weeks have a ride schedualed with my old timie bro for the end of the months things are looking up!

This dude ( links below) probaly just 3 hrs out and 3 back .....gonna drive way far away get some burgers and talk some SHIT!!!

http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/showt...=1#post1756658

http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/showt...=1#post1736993

[clarathecarrot]

Pete's Bro and every contributor that kept this little thread alive must be congratulated and I do.

Hopefully we can get some stories and some tales....of.....INTEREST!!!

Rollin.

Ridin

Into the sun....

[PETE'S BROTHER]

pete just picked up an 82?

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and his girlfriend is gettin' a honda rebel 450 today.

we already got this

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for his son's 9 year old golden birthday



a family with their knees in the breeze

[PETE'S BROTHER]

It feels good to be back among the forthright members of -The Max's Non-.......*(little tear)*...sniffle.....

BLESS THIS HOUSE!!!!!



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and still stickied

[clarathecarrot]

pete just picked up an 82?

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and his girlfriend is gettin' a honda rebel 450 today.

we already got this

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for his son's 9 year old golden birthday



a family with their knees in the breeze

I had a Honda 50 at 13 have written about it here, but one of my friends had a Scat Cat ( mini bike frame) was what I think it was called looked like that 9 year olds mini bike you pictured.

He put the largest lawnmower motor on the frame he could find I think it was a Briggs and Stratton 1200 4 STROKER ...after he had the throttle all the way open and couldn't get any more out of it due to the govoner..? He would reach down and grab the switch that is the govoner,( what we called it) push it past where the throttle stop was and get another 10MPH out of that little thing..lol I bet he could do 50 mph.


I would get him off the line or in the diirt with my Honda but on the street he would just rocket away...good times.

I love the old street frames, like That Kowwie very nice PB.

Is that the 750 or 650..?

[PETE'S BROTHER]

750..

[clarathecarrot]

Are you going to break it down and clean it up I see some rust on the inside of the shocks ...give him a jar of Crome Cleaner Polish I use the liquid it has red rouge as a gift..lol.

Some 1600 grade steel wool wont hurt the chrome and may bring it back. Then hit it with the polish.

Sorry...lol. I like a project and that 750 looks like fun.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

Are you going to break it down and clean it up I see some rust on the inside of the shocks ...give him a jar of Crome Cleaner Polish I use the liquid it has red rouge as a gift..lol.

Some 1600 grade steel wool wont hurt the chrome and may bring it back. Then hit it with the polish.

Sorry...lol. I like a project and that 750 looks like fun.

i'm not doin' shit that's pete's and they live in wisconsin

[PETE'S BROTHER]

i have a year plus worth of dirt and bugs on mine since the last time i paid to have it detailed. i am a horrible lazy owner...

[clarathecarrot]

i'm not doin' shit that's pete's and they live in wisconsin

You are both smart and real smart.

i have a year plus worth of dirt and bugs on mine since the last time i paid to have it detailed. i am a horrible lazy owner...

They are meant for riding, but I do make time every spring for a trip to the spray car wash then home to a detail. I change the oil and filter, and clean the carb filter, (sometimes I find some large leaves in there.) (If you have Fuel Injection there some electical sensors that can be messed up messing with the carb fitler.actually the fuel throttle body and sensors carburator like some cave man..lol)) Work some polish into the chrome and wax the paint. Amor All the rubber.

I stand back and try not to inject tonnes of water into the instrument cluster and such things.

I have never looked into paying someone to detail it and I am getting to the point where my time could be better spent.

Napping.

[clarathecarrot]

My girl is red hott®©™ with two t's like Paris Hilton sais TWO t's.

Even tho? She may never Ride to Live or Live to Ride I believe she knows how to RIDE and deffinateley how to live.

So, she will be my, -The Maxs' Non Motorcycle Thread-®©™ babe of the springtime.




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[Igosplut]

thank you to somebody.

Say "Thank you Sesh"