K9 Rebuild/Upgrade

82ndAirborne

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Snuffy, I've got the same Grips you have. I get a little bit of vibration rattle from mine, do you have the same issue? Bad azzzz bike...love your paint. By the way, never heard another word from Frankie Serrano??? Tried messaging him twice through the FSD App but so far crickets. I guess that's a bust. When I first mounted the BLOW I was thrilled, sounded like a Top Fuel Dragster. Then I pulled them off to do some other work and ever since I've got an exhaust leak. I've tried about 4 times, each time using new Gaskets. I've tried flat and tapered Gaskets but same problem. I looking into having someone else build me a set. If it works out I'll let you know. If it doesn't work out I have no other option than to get a set of V&H.
 

Snuffy

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Snuffy, I've got the same Grips you have. I get a little bit of vibration rattle from mine, do you have the same issue? Bad azzzz bike...love your paint. By the way, never heard another word from Frankie Serrano??? Tried messaging him twice through the FSD App but so far crickets. I guess that's a bust. When I first mounted the BLOW I was thrilled, sounded like a Top Fuel Dragster. Then I pulled them off to do some other work and ever since I've got an exhaust leak. I've tried about 4 times, each time using new Gaskets. I've tried flat and tapered Gaskets but same problem. I looking into having someone else build me a set. If it works out I'll let you know. If it doesn't work out I have no other option than to get a set of V&H.
I had mine machined to accept a sleeve to make them fit perfectly. Problem is you can’t get the sleeve anymore. I luckily had a friend who had a set and machined them to fit. I too reached out to Frankie a few times but never heard back. Not looking good. I am overall pretty happy with the V&H. Not what I wanted but they work well and sound good. Best of luck with the blow
 

knothead

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I had mine machined to accept a sleeve to make them fit perfectly. Problem is you can’t get the sleeve anymore. I luckily had a friend who had a set and machined them to fit. I too reached out to Frankie a few times but never heard back. Not looking good. I am overall pretty happy with the V&H. Not what I wanted but they work well and sound good. Best of luck with the blow
I know that guy lol
 

82ndAirborne

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So I've lost track of everything I've done so far along with everything I've purchased. I can ASSURE YOU ALL that this was not my original intention. When I first saw the saltwater damage from the hurricane, I thought it was all external. It looked like exterior rust that could easily be fixed. As I began taking things apart I realized that the damage was MUCH more extensive. Somehow the saltwater penetrated EVERYTHING! It even got into the sealed front and rear wheel Bearings that were only a year old. So...I really had no choice but to go ALL THE WAY.

SPACE COAST CHROME
1. $6,050 First Shipment
2. $1,120 Second Shipment
3. $1,000 Estimate for Third & Final Shipment

POWDERCOATING
$275 Battery Box, Oil Tank

MACHINE SHOP
$275 Forward Control Modification

TOOLS
$1,250

PAINT
$2,000 Estimate...not finished yet.

PRIMARY/EVERYTHING INSIDE
$750 Labor

SEAT & 2 SISSY BAR PADS
$2,750 Estimate

CERAMIC COATING
$1,200 Estimate

ANOTHER EXHAUST (V&H or Custom)
BLOW Exhaust is not working out after all.
$1,000 - $1,750) Estimate

PARTS (Donna, S&S, BAKER, Andrew, Curtis,
EBay, BIG Dog Motorcycle, etc.)
I've lost track...something like $10,000 but I
think it's probably more.
1. Front forks UPPER/Lower
2. Fork Center Brace
3. Front Fender Brackets
4. Neck Cups
5. Neck Cup Bearings
6. Neck Stem Shaft & Nut
7. Triple Trees
8. Headlight
9. Headlight Mounting Bracket
10. 3" Extended Handlebars
11. Mirrors
12. Knurled Handgrips
13. Front Mst. Cylinder Kit
14. Hand Control Rebuild Kit
15. Blue Dakota Digital Speedo
16. Tachometer Annunciator
17. Speedometer Bezel
18. Speedo Mounting Bracket
19. Speedometer Wiring
20. Hand Control Wiring
21. Hand Control Circuit Bds
22. Hand Control Buttons
23. Front Brake Line & Banjos
24. Clutch Cable
25. EZ Pull Clutch Assembly
26. Clutch Cable Guides
27. Short Belt Kit (Gear & Belt)
28. Spike Air Intake
29. Super G Carburetor
30. Brass Carb Enrichment
31. Brass Carb Idle Ctrl
32. Brass Bowl Extended Bolts
33. Throttle Cables
34. Tribal Forward Controls
35. Tribal Foot Pegs (full set)
36. Foot Peg Mounts (Front/Bk)
37. Rear Brake Line & Banjos
38. BLOW Exhaust & Gaskets
39. Cam Cover
40. Voltage Regulator
41. Circuit Breaker
42. Crank Position Sensor
43. UPPER Engine Mount Brkt
44. Engine Mt Bolts (Upper/Low
45. Transmission Cover
46. Trans Neutral Switch
47. Oil Sensor Switch & Wire
48. Oil Lines
49. Arlen Ness Oil Press Gauge
50. Oil Cooler/Stash Tube Kit
51. Ignition Cover
52. Ignition Switch
53. Plugs & Plug Wires
54. Battery Box Covers
55. Battery Covers Mounting Kit
56. Battery
57. Battery Strap
58. Battery Cables
59. Battery Tray Bushings
60. Battery Tray Pad
61. Oil Tank Flare Fittings
62. Oil Tank Bushings
63. Oil Filter Housing
64. Oil Filter Housing Fittings
65. License Plate Assembly
66. Folding License Plate Att.
67. Pully
68. Brake Rotors (Front/Back)
69. Lyndall Brake Pads
70. Caliper Rebuild Kits (Fr/Bk)
71. Rear Axle Covers
72. Rear Axle Spacers
73. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket
74. Gas Cap
75. Rear Gas Tank Mount
76. Tank Bushings (Front)
77. Big Dog Head Bolt Covers
78. Oil Tank Dipstick
79. Spike Fork Caps
80. Spike Oil Cooler/Stash Caps
81. Kickstand
82. Air Ride Kit (Comp./Sol)
83. Starter
84. Drive Chain & Adjuster
85. Rotor & Stator
86. Clutch
87. Primary Inner & Vent
88. Primary Gasket Kit
89. Rocker Box Gasket Kit
90. Rear Fender Molding
91. Strut Plugs
92. Front & Rear Wheel Bearing
93. Swingarm Shaft & Bolts
94. Swingarm Bushings
95. Turn Signal Wires (Frt/Back)
96. Coil Cover Hardware Kit
97. Exhaust Port Studs
98. Compression Release Cover
99. Primary Fluid Cover
100. Tach Annunciator Gasket
101. Bump Stops
102. Horn
103. All new Chrome Bolts, washers, nuts.

Well...I think (hope) that's about it. The good news is that I'm getting close. I'm really hoping for April...just in time for riding season!
 

82ndAirborne

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Just finished bleeding my brakes using 'Quick Bleeder Valves'. If you haven't used these before they're really great because they allow you to bleed your brakes by yourself. They have a built in check valve that prevents air from getting back into the system when the bleeder valve is open. Also, with the valve open, no fluid comes out of the brake cylinder until you pump the control. Once you get a steady stream of fluid with each pump...they're blead. Close the valve and you're done. Note: Attach a hose to the bleeder valve to prevent fluid from getting all over your wheels.
 

Mickmorris

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Just finished bleeding my brakes using 'Quick Bleeder Valves'. If you haven't used these before they're really great because they allow you to bleed your brakes by yourself. They have a built in check valve that prevents air from getting back into the system when the bleeder valve is open. Also, with the valve open, no fluid comes out of the brake cylinder until you pump the control. Once you get a steady stream of fluid with each pump...they're blead. Close the valve and you're done. Note: Attach a hose to the bleeder valve to prevent fluid from getting all over your wheels.
JerseyBigMike told me about the Quick bleed. Works great! Great information!
 

82ndAirborne

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You got that right! I live about 12-14 miles from the coast and it never occurred to me that if a storm is strong enough it will carry salt. Didn't have this problem in Kentucky. If I had known about the possibility then I would have washed the bike down after the storm. I just wiped it down and covered it back up. So with the storage unit I should be OK. I can't do this again. Getting too old and way too expensive.
 

Snuffy

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You got that right! I live about 12-14 miles from the coast and it never occurred to me that if a storm is strong enough it will carry salt. Didn't have this problem in Kentucky. If I had known about the possibility then I would have washed the bike down after the storm. I just wiped it down and covered it back up. So with the storage unit I should be OK. I can't do this again. Getting too old and way too expensive.
If you’re near the coast the salt is in the air. No storm needed. The humidity and salt air will corrode and rust any unprotected surfaces in a short time. Unfortunately the storage unit probably won’t offer much protection. Best of luck
 
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