Here she is, I named her, "the Wanderer "

[Denver]

They sure are that!! :yes: My 91 has 142,000+ on it, & runs like new. The 6 degree trigger wheel was a great addition, as was the Tulsa windscreen, & fork brace. :salute:

 

[made2care]

I'm hoping "the wanderer" outdoes "the beast" someday

 

[Denver]

The top end on the 1200's put the 1500's to shame. :rant: Sad true fact

 

[made2care]

Gasket and dowels are in. Here I go :beg: will post pics and video

 

[slabghost]

Fingers crossed. Dry fit to be sure it fit's on flat and even.

 

[joedrum]

head transplant ...sounds rather difficult .. opcorn:

 

[made2care]

joedrum » Today, 1:35 pm[/url]":m7bmr1w9]
head transplant ...sounds rather difficult .. opcorn:

If it were a walk in the park, the head wouldn't have blown again :salute:

 

[Omega Man]

I think you're going to rock it. :rocks:

~O~

 

[oldfrog]

Great deal must haved used a gun. Looks like one to hang onto. arty:

 

[made2care]

Head is back on, and so are the belts. Do I have to go back and reset the valves? Remember , the right side I have not touched. The left side I never backed off the valve nuts and just transferred the rocker and cams to Dan's cylinder head. I really don't see the reason to reset as they are set.

 

[slabghost]

Might or might not need to reset the valves on the left. It'd be a good idea to at least check them.

 

[Omega Man]

Do you really want to skip something so easy?

 

[chilidawg]

So are you assuming that the valves in Dan's head are exactly as worn as the valves in the original head?

 

[made2care]

Okay, you guys win. I've come this far, will check them, install radiator and fire her up. Video coming later.

 

[Denver]

Good choice :good: opcorn:

 

[dan filipi]

Different cam, bearings, valve stems, rockers, valves. Yeah adjust them.

 

[Terry]

Nag, nag, nag. :hihihi:

 

[made2care]

Well, there is something wrong with this bike for sure. Put everything back together. She fired up nicely. Engine ran smooth and sure enough, after a few minutes the left tailpipe started steaming. This is absolutely crazy !!! Now, the weather is very foggy and cold today and took that into consideration, however, the right tailpipe is not steaming. All four pipes were heating nicely. I only have water in her now, so tomorrow I will drain that, put in antifreeze and run it for a while. Besides what I've just stated, I'm really at a loss for words.................
I've already put about $300 into her .................. :sensored:

 

[rob.lafady]

I hate to say it, but you may want to check on that spare engine.

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[made2care]

rob.lafady » 2 minutes ago[/url]":3gjis5kl]
I hate to say it, but you may want to check on that spare engine.

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I'm thinking that too. But ............I'm taking a long break from this bike before then.

I will post a video tomorrow. This bike has been compromised from the beginning but there was really no way of knowing that until now.