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    #496
    Originally posted by rustybronco View Post
    Just received the crankshaft Chuck sent in today's post. It survived the trip in perfect condition; even the package looked great!
    Things are looking up again I can see!

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      #497
      Why yes they are looking up!

      I've also got a line on a good looking set of cylinders to go along with freshly repainted cases. First I need to make a few wooden panels I can bolt on to protect the cases innards and passages from the blasting media.

      Have you seen Flyboys newest acquisition? http://www.ebay.com/itm/suzuki-gs-11...sories&vxp=mtr

      Very similar to shipping your windjammer. Only one slight exception, there's a bike still attached to it!
      Last edited by rustybronco; 05-09-2012, 04:38 PM. Reason: freshly repainted cases
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        #498
        Originally posted by rustybronco View Post
        Why yes they are looking up!

        I've also got a line on a good looking set of cylinders to go along with freshly repainted cases. First I need to make a few wooden panels I can bolt on to protect the cases innards and passages from the blasting media.

        Have you seen Flyboys newest acquisition? http://www.ebay.com/itm/suzuki-gs-11...sories&vxp=mtr

        Very similar to shipping your windjammer. Only one slight exception, there's a bike still attached to it!
        That looks very interesting and I am not going to ask how he is going to get it over here! No comments on the price either!
        I think I should mention a little pang of envy.....

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          #499
          Originally posted by Matchless View Post
          That looks very interesting and I am not going to ask how he is going to get it over here! No comments on the price either!
          I think I should mention a little pang of envy.....
          Yes it was a very good deal!

          Are you sure that's not hunger pangs your feeling? Time for a midnight snack maybe?
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            #500
            Originally posted by rustybronco View Post
            Are you sure that's not hunger pangs your feeling? Time for a midnight snack maybe?
            Is it that late already? I am busy drawing up a diagram to transplant a Honda left handlebar switch on a Kawasaki ZX1000 and did not see the time flying!
            I'm off to hit the sack now!

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              #501
              Cams tomorrow...fingers crossed!!! PS... I have a like new cam chain as well should your be out of specs.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #502
                I haven't yet found the spec's for the cam chain. But I guarantee it's still in good shape by the way the tensioner responded.

                The crank after I washed it up and wiped it down with oil.

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                  #503
                  I've committed to buying both of these item off of Ebay. Just waiting for a grand total.

                  Error Page | eBay
                  http://www.ebay.com/itm/270829453582?_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&item=270829453582&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr

                  Error Page | eBay
                  http://www.ebay.com/itm/280750488913?_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649&item=280750488913&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT&vxp=mtr


                  I figured for the money, it would be easier to clean the new one and sell the old set to recoup some of the costs.
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                    #504
                    Randy may want the old stuff...I can ask him if you would like. Jugs and pistons right?
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      #505
                      Yes, just the jugs and pistons.

                      That's a nice head for the money don't you think?
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                        #506
                        Long as theres no damage that cant be seen in the pics. Whats wrong with the existing ones?? Cracked or something??
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          #507
                          Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                          Long as theres no damage that cant be seen in the pics. Whats wrong with the existing ones?? Cracked or something??
                          Nothing wrong with the old ones at all, at least nothing a little white sugar sand can't take care of.

                          Just wanted the new ones because they were nice, clean and dirt cheep. If He would have had the head for sale and in similar condition, more than likely I would have bought it as well.


                          Me like Fuel resistant pieces...

                          ***edit***
                          Plus, a new wrist pin with shipping would have been almost as much as those four pistons cost.
                          Last edited by rustybronco; 05-10-2012, 11:17 AM.
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                            #508
                            Get 2 bottle of MR Clean and a tub big enough to submerge the head and jugs ( seperately of course ). Put the 2 bottles of MR Clean in and add the part. Fill with water till covered and let them sit a day or two. The gunk will almost melt off and just some little scrubbing here and there with a tooth brush will get the knooks and crannies. Rinse with the hose ( or power washer / car wash even better ) and blow dry with the air hose. Ready for the hone and some bead blasting at that point. Suzuki also makes an engine degreaser that kicks Gunk engine cleaner square in the groin!!!
                            Last edited by chuck hahn; 05-10-2012, 11:21 AM.
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              #509
                              That Crank looks sexy...

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                                #510
                                Yeah it do look perty!

                                And the camshafts that 'just' arrived in the mail, I suspect will look as good as the crank.
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