Plain bearing twin crankshaft services?

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Plain bearing twin crankshaft services?

28 May 2020 16:42
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I would like to have a crankshaft for my KZ750 twin balanced. I used Falicon last time but they got bought up and no longer offer crank services. I called APE and they wanted nothing to do with it because its a twin. Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable shop that can balance a plain bearing twin crank and rotating assembly? I also need some other odds and ends done like sizing the connecting rod small end for DLC coated wrist pins.

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Re: Plain bearing twin crankshaft services?

28 May 2020 16:58
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Re: Plain bearing twin crankshaft services?

28 May 2020 17:15 - 28 May 2020 17:15
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Gardner only does press together cranks. PDM as in Les Holt?
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28 May 2020 17:18
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Re: Plain bearing twin crankshaft services?

29 May 2020 06:56
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HVCCycle has rebuilt a 2 piston 2 stroke crankshaft for me before. Might do a 4 stroke. Worth a Google.
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Re: Plain bearing twin crankshaft services?

29 May 2020 10:32
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They are only doing press together cranks. Thanks for the tip though.

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