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Rocketsprink
Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 05:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well after the motor issue at Road America during my last race, I figured I was done for the season. However, after pulling the engine and removing the rear cylinder, I was rather surprised to see that the exhaust valve slapped the piston, bending the valve, causing it to stick open. So I didn't break a rod as was thought. Still isn't great, but better than the other possibilities!
Some how an engine appeared in my garage this morning, meaning I can finish the season. Henry Duga has already been called and a new motor is in the works. A 12 with 9 pistons. Over the winter, I will be going to a full race chain/swingarm conversion. Next year is a whole new game!
Pics of the piston where the valve smacked it. Obvious cause, I believe, is I spun a cam causing the timing to be f'd up. And a pic of the mystery motor. Already in the bike. I've been busy today!!






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Beachbuell
Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

OUCH!
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Bads1
Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2008 - 10:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Some how an engine appeared in my garage this morning, meaning I can finish the season.

Great news Rocco. What good is a new toy hauler without a bike or two to haul in it. What new motor??
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Toona
Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 12:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Happy to hear the good news.

Nice meeting you in person at RA.
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Ducxl
Posted on Sunday, July 13, 2008 - 06:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Quick! Now's your chance! I know a guy here who claims to be able to make your bike do at least 200 MPH!
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