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Re: Tribute Bike

09 Nov 2017 06:45
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cant help with carb i.d but that bike looks killer ! Love the old school drag bike style ,will be watching this thread

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Re: Tribute Bike

09 Nov 2017 18:19
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For those interested in the engine specs. I delivered the engine to Cavanaugh Racing Heads today, I have engine specs now.
1428 CC, Web Cams 125 460 lift intake, 122 430 Exhaust, Valves are 37.5 Intake, 31 Exhaust, 12.5:1 Compression. I was told the carbs are 33mm smooth bores, is anyone interested in buying them, I was advised on bigger carbs.

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Re: Tribute Bike

25 Nov 2017 13:40
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Can anyone advise me on where I can get a MTC head? or any aftermarket stock head.?

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Re: Tribute Bike

25 Nov 2017 17:15
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Not to pry but have you talked to Larry about the head? The MTC or Ward heads are for the serious stuff!!!! Ain't gonna be no street bike and you gonna be investing a ton of money to support the power they can make. You're talking auto trans, big tire stuff here you know.

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Re: Tribute Bike

26 Nov 2017 17:25
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My engine is a 1428, I am looking for the head because my head has heli coil in 4 of the bolt holes on one cam. I'm looking for the head stock and let Larry do what ever he needs to do for the performance. I just figured the after market head would have more meat so the head wouldn't strip again. If anyone has a stock head for a KZ1000 with no emission holes I'm interested in that as well.

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Re: Tribute Bike

26 Nov 2017 21:18
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Are the helicoils installed incorrectly? They're supposed to be stronger than the stock threads if done right.
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Re: Tribute Bike

27 Nov 2017 06:16
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+1.
It evidently was strong enough for the previous owner to flog it at the track. If in doubt, I'd have LC take a look at in and also evaluate the porting job.
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Re: Tribute Bike

27 Nov 2017 16:53
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LC has the head and he was the one who told me I should get another head. He did inspect them, they were installed correctly. The only thing he said about the porting was he wouldn't have ported the valve stem so much. The previous owner of the bike didn't go to the track, he would street race for money. I was thinking of putting studs for the cam caps to repair the head.

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27 Nov 2017 18:56
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I would be inclined to take Larry's advice. He knows a ton about these engines.
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Re: Tribute Bike

28 Nov 2017 18:19
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I am taking his advise, that's why I'm looking for another stock head. if you know anybody please let me know. Thanks.

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Re: Tribute Bike

30 Nov 2017 16:54
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a couple updates, I have a new stock head on its way to Larry to work his magic. I have dropped parts off at Powder-Pro to be powder coated.

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Re: Tribute Bike

01 Dec 2017 17:57
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I am surprised that the frame has not been braced. With the potential of that engine plus the extended swingarm, I would be concerned about some unpleasant behavior under hard acceleration.
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