what is a supercrank?
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what is a supercrank?
16 Feb 2010 10:30
from what i gather it is a cross between a mk2 and a j model.
what are the advantages? disadvantages other that money?
any other mods to make it work in a kz?
Thanks in advance!:woohoo: :woohoo:
what are the advantages? disadvantages other that money?
any other mods to make it work in a kz?
Thanks in advance!:woohoo: :woohoo:
1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA
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Re: what is a supercrank?
16 Feb 2010 10:44
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Re: what is a supercrank?
16 Feb 2010 11:10 - 16 Feb 2010 11:12
The only "supercrank" I've heard of is a Falicon Supercrank. It's a trademarked name for a crank that they have serviced in a specific way...balanced, welded, lightened, trued, polished, etc....
Here's a link - scroll down to "FALICON SUPERCRANK â„¢ SERVICES":
www.faliconcranks.com/crank_svc.html
Here's a link - scroll down to "FALICON SUPERCRANK â„¢ SERVICES":
www.faliconcranks.com/crank_svc.html
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Re: what is a supercrank?
16 Feb 2010 17:32
ok i guess my next question is what is a j crank with the mk11 pin in it then for?
1976 kz900 in parts but will be going some day soon
1980 kz1000G1
1976 kz900 parts bike
1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
Troutdale Oregon USA
1980 kz1000G1
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1979 kz1000 shaftie parts bike
1978 kz1000 33mm smoothies 1075 kit
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Re: what is a supercrank?
16 Feb 2010 17:34
Stan Gardner just gave me a quote for his version of a super crank: $900.00 :woohoo: Unfortunately I don't have that kind of money for JUST the crank

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Re: what is a supercrank?
16 Feb 2010 17:49
Some would pay millions for a super crank.
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Re: what is a supercrank?
16 Feb 2010 17:56
around $1300 and change with the knife rods if i remember right! very painfull shopping experiance,maybe ill get to finish that project some day

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Re: what is a supercrank?
17 Feb 2010 10:34
School Teacher wrote:
Like hsa been mentioned already, its machine work that Falicon does. FWIW, I've had mine supercrank'd. Its expensive, but since I'm building a turbo project on a 30 year old motor, I spent the money to have the crank checked out. Turns out I had a couple of bad bearings and a damaged rod. They trued, welded, polished it all up and it looks really pretty.
All I need now is some of Scotty's transparent aluminum for my engine cases so everyone cas see it!
The staff we easy to deal with and were clear on what they could do and what I could expect. All in all, I was pleased.
from what i gather it is a cross between a mk2 and a j model.
what are the advantages? disadvantages other that money?
any other mods to make it work in a kz?
Thanks in advance!:woohoo: :woohoo:
Like hsa been mentioned already, its machine work that Falicon does. FWIW, I've had mine supercrank'd. Its expensive, but since I'm building a turbo project on a 30 year old motor, I spent the money to have the crank checked out. Turns out I had a couple of bad bearings and a damaged rod. They trued, welded, polished it all up and it looks really pretty.
All I need now is some of Scotty's transparent aluminum for my engine cases so everyone cas see it!
The staff we easy to deal with and were clear on what they could do and what I could expect. All in all, I was pleased.
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Current Project: 1978 KZ1000A2: Supercrank'd by Falicon, APE studs and nuts, Dyna Green coils, powder coated frame and fenders, Stainless brake lines, dual front discs, pods, Kerker Exhaust, 1075cc with JE pistons
Current Rides: 2013 BMW R1200GSW, 1972 BMW R75/5
Current Project: 1978 KZ1000A2: Supercrank'd by Falicon, APE studs and nuts, Dyna Green coils, powder coated frame and fenders, Stainless brake lines, dual front discs, pods, Kerker Exhaust, 1075cc with JE pistons
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Re: what is a supercrank?
17 Feb 2010 11:54
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started out that way ,now i think it will get a low compression 1327 topend and a load of spray put to it to replace the existing 1327 in my ltd street bomb!Is that for ze Turbo?

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Re: what is a supercrank?
17 Feb 2010 13:54
Samwell wrote:
Beam me up Scotty and don't forget my whiskey while you're at it.School Teacher wrote:from what i gather it is a cross between a mk2 and a j model.
what are the advantages? disadvantages other that money?
any other mods to make it work in a kz?
Thanks in advance!:woohoo: :woohoo:
Like hsa been mentioned already, its machine work that Falicon does. FWIW, I've had mine supercrank'd. Its expensive, but since I'm building a turbo project on a 30 year old motor, I spent the money to have the crank checked out. Turns out I had a couple of bad bearings and a damaged rod. They trued, welded, polished it all up and it looks really pretty.
All I need now is some of Scotty's transparent aluminum for my engine cases so everyone cas see it!
The staff we easy to deal with and were clear on what they could do and what I could expect. All in all, I was pleased.
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80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
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80 LTD B4 1075 kit JE Pistons .410 cam grind, Bassani, 31 keihin CR Specials...
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