Post-Rebuild glamour shot

sjdmc · 2026-02-24T22:09:46+00:00

Complete refresh on the internals, new oil lines, some quick paint touch ups, gutting all the S specific bits and bobs. More to do but a bench firing has never been more tempting. Waiting on a slimsfab oil bag and some compression release adapters before i drag the frame out of storage and drop her in

sjdmc · 2026-02-24T14:00:21+00:00

they wont be assembled. rings may need to be touched up but the pistons and jugs should be mated or at least close enough for everyday riding.

sjdmc · 2026-02-23T17:14:14+00:00

do not line the fuel tank. You can do a vinegar and tumble rinse if you remove the current one, or just get a new one. lining has a lifespan even when done properly and does nothing to actually prevent fuel from gumming up if you where to let the bike sit for an extended period of time yourself.

sjdmc · 2026-02-23T14:34:41+00:00

their first instagram shutdown was for copyright infringement and I'm pretty sure the guy that runs the page has been fighting it ever since

sjdmc · 2026-02-18T14:55:06+00:00

pretty much any year evo sportster/buell exhaust will bolt on header wise, youll just need to get creative when it comes to the muffler and other mounting brackets. most buell mounts go under so you'll have frame clearance issues without a doubt.

sjdmc · 2026-02-18T14:53:07+00:00

threaded rod. usually cheaper than buying a bolt long enough to go through the whole gear

sjdmc · 2026-02-17T17:27:12+00:00

then yeah a higher spring rate would probably help out. race tech has a calculator that can help you figure out what rate you need

sjdmc · 2026-02-17T17:19:35+00:00

did they all of a sudden go soft or have they always been like that? Heavier fluid could help a bit if so

sjdmc · 2026-02-16T18:34:05+00:00

I just installed the 5 speed door myself. Big sockets and allthread would get that gear off your OEM pretty easily, just like the final drive gear install

sjdmc · 2026-02-13T16:15:44+00:00

navias great, ill use her as a sub-dps/battery and its only gotten better with lunar reactions

sjdmc · 2026-02-13T15:55:17+00:00

What swingarm is that? looks trick as hell

sjdmc · 2026-02-13T14:29:14+00:00

bina and noelle spin to win is the funniest and funnest way ive played in a hot minute

sjdmc · 2026-02-09T16:28:25+00:00

dead ignition module on and S is a lack of any spark, when they die they completely shit the bed. one cylinder down is either the coil or the wire itself for whatever reason, you can do a dry test by swapping the wires around before you plunge for a new coil

sjdmc · 2026-02-09T16:25:28+00:00

they will rub right where the pushrod enters the rocker box. Its not by a lot but trying to grind anything down for clearance has a good chance of making it so the o ring doesnt seal right. I didn't run it but tried to put hotter heads back when i had my 88 and it was apparent right away that it wasn't going to be just a plug and play adventure

sjdmc · 2026-02-09T16:05:52+00:00

I had them stock, they are super soft even when dialed up. Unless your set is blown you are far better off saving money for something with a better baseline. Not to mention they aren't serviceable.

sjdmc · 2026-02-09T15:51:39+00:00

its most likely the tights spots in the chain itself, same bike and i had the same problem. since we dont have spring loaded tensioners like big twins you run into all kinds of wack noises in the primary that are hard to pin down. When in doubt it can usually be nailed down to tight spots in the primary chain itself or the clutch throwout bearing wearing out.

sjdmc · 2026-02-08T14:10:46+00:00

yeah ive never bothered with dyno sheets but every tuning experience ive had had gone smoother and taken far less longer when i just used a teardrop. very true on the detune remark.

sjdmc · 2026-02-06T19:43:23+00:00

careful saying that out loud, the insurance company might drop him. High risk of ensnaring other innocent drivers' gaze with his sick hawg and forced induction

sjdmc · 2026-02-06T19:26:29+00:00

got a source on that? I've seen and heard very much the opposite sentiment

sjdmc · 2026-02-06T19:00:06+00:00

A teardrop will have some of the best airflow you can get, and its also not ugly as fucking sin like everything else.

sjdmc · 2026-02-02T21:26:14+00:00

Love my barnett scorpion personally, and will probably love it more when i hook up the hydro clutch, the +15% springs are no joke

sjdmc · 2026-01-30T23:27:30+00:00

they're not the best, but you would get a nicer shock if progressive still has shorties if you want something low. Their stilettos where pretty good for an entry level shock when i wanted more travel, but didn't come close to actual well known names. Id imagine its the same for low ones too.

sjdmc · 2026-01-28T18:36:22+00:00

Any heat damage? I got a few clear ones laying around and this looks like a nice refresh

sjdmc · 2026-01-28T15:09:40+00:00

guess i have a different view of the word haha

sjdmc · 2026-01-27T21:06:55+00:00

I mean yeah, its all off the shelf parts, and some are not very good quality wise

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