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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 11:05 am 

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Ja-Moo wrote:
You really need to get the cylinder mic-ed out by a shop. Cylinders with holes will oblong with heat and wear.


I plan to. :D


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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:42 pm 

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Who have you guys used to have your crank bearings and seals replaced? I looked on resource page and there are several peeps to do so. I want to know who has had their crank done personally, where, turn around time, price and overall opinion on quality.

Thanks in advance!


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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 6:43 pm 
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I have Charlie do all my crank work, he took over for Damon, which was the kawi crank god for many decades. Plus he has the lab crank seals. I hear many good things about Dave in Cali. So you have multiple good choices. you really need to talk to them on prices and timing. :thumbup:

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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:41 pm 

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Ja-Moo wrote:
I have Charlie do all my crank work, he took over for Damon, which was the kawi crank god for many decades. Plus he has the lab crank seals. I hear many good things about Dave in Cali. So you have multiple good choices. you really need to talk to them on prices and timing. :thumbup:


Thanks, I'm in South west Colorado so the closer the better. Found a little "chocolate Milk" in the crank case when I split it. Don't want to take a chance and I'm in this far so............


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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:37 pm 

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Ja-moo,
What have you paid in the past for your cranks? I'm talking all main, bottom rod bearings and seals.
Thanks!


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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:42 pm 
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You're better off talking to the rebuilders to get a price because there are a lot of options. For example, there are several levels of bearings, from economy to ceramic.

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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 12:37 am 
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What Jim wrote.

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 Post subject: Re: Advice on 72 h1b
PostPosted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:45 am 

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+1 to Charlie, he has rebuilt the cranks in two of my bikes.

Check his thread for current pricing....


viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2406

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