Well, after swollowing alot of sand at GLAMIS, the speed is alive again.

New piston, sleeve, and rings. No explanation as to how the sand got into the cooling system, tranny and sanding the cyclinder but it's up again.

I've tunn it three times in the back yard just slowly letting it come up to temp. I've than shut it off for a cool down. I feel that this will assist in the break-in allowing for a couple of thermal cycles before I ride it for the loaded cycles. After the rides of course the fluids will be changed.

I also have the new cyclinder cover due to excessive corrosion behind the water pump.

Next weekend let the riding begin.

Also putting my new parts on should have pictures of the whole thing again.

Smitty

 

Smitty- After this round of work does it still sound like a diesel at idle or does it sound different since harry worked on it. Glad you got it back!

 

Good deal Smitty I think once the break in is over you are long over due for some serious roosin'. I would also like to know how it sounds after all the work. I can't wait to see the pics but how but puting up some video footage of the Smittster in action.

 

Smitty,

Do you have any plans on goiing back to glamis soon? Maybe we can hook up and swap info on the bikes. We plan on going to Mamoth wash on the weekend of the first and plan on Glamis the weekend of the eleventh. Let me know?

 

Glad to head it Smitty.Go get that thing dirty now.HEHEHE

 

Oh yes, I will be going back to GLAMIS. I just have to find the time and I'm there. I will be taking it easy for the next couple of rides out just to ensure that it stays toghter, but after that. IT'S ON.

Let me know about your planned trip and I'll gather some additional riders.

Smitty

 

congrats Smitty, I expect your patience will be rewarded!