Great videos. You definitely do them like a professional should. No stupid music or dogs barking in the background, and you show that your work is more important about than where your beer is. As far as I’m concerned, your videos and videos like them are the only ones I would consider to be real, credible teachings. Thank you, sincerely, for taking the time out of your life to PROPERLY share your immense knowledge. I look forward to seeing more of your “classes”. Where can I send you an apple, teach?! God bless!
Very informative. I definitely learned something new today! The goofy thing is once you showed / explained the concept it almost seems like common sense, but I've missed this piece of info for years.
Thank you for recognizing how much effort I have put into these videos. Making them slows me down but editing SUCKS!! I edit them a lot! When I’m watching other technical videos I don’t want the extra talking I just want the information and nothing more. That’s how I make my technical videos. Again thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching.
@@Rapsgarage As a semi retired old fart I'm spending a lot of extra time on my bikes these days and your videos are the best I've found .Thank You ..From up here in Vancouver Canada..Cheers
KB are good I ran Forged and it was tight at under 150.00 a set . I always use 40th head gasket I like a 1/2 inch cam I know I have the little extra clearance . I only have Feller gage I stop there with a strait edge . Useless for me to use my run out gage with no deep gage . Great Video
Hey Rap, just about to replace a weeping base-gasket on a ‘99 Evo with 34,000 miles. Checked compression at 170lbs on both cylinders (with an EV27 cam) I plan to leave the piston in the cylinder by removing the wrist pin. I’m guessing I can check piston position after removing the heads as it’s never been worked-on previously and will have the original 0.020” gasket in there? Stay well and keep ‘em coming 👍
If that was my bike I would do the heads, hone the cylinders and replace the rings. Your there so why not. Keep an eye on my channel because this winter I'll be doing this exact job on my 1997 Bad Boy with 28,000 miles. The base gaskets are leaking... 😕
It should have some side to side movement. You can get the amount from your manual for your model. It should definitely not have any up and down movement. Furthermore, when you rotate the wheels the rods should be free the entire way around. I’ve seen r rod get slightly tight when rotating it. If that happens then you have to pull it apart and do the bottom end. Thx for watching and if you need further help, let me know.
@@Rapsgarage Hey thanks for responding Iam building a 131 ci m8 flywheels have been built by stanley gardner & grc with H beam rods deck height came out at 2.7 in the hole front cyl and 2.3 in rear..your video is the best on you tube
Great videos. You definitely do them like a professional should. No stupid music or dogs barking in the background, and you show that your work is more important about than where your beer is. As far as I’m concerned, your videos and videos like them are the only ones I would consider to be real, credible teachings. Thank you, sincerely, for taking the time out of your life to PROPERLY share your immense knowledge. I look forward to seeing more of your “classes”. Where can I send you an apple, teach?! God bless!
Wow! Thank you so much! You’re making my head swell. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching. I’m glad I could help.
Very informative. I definitely learned something new today!
The goofy thing is once you showed / explained the concept it almost seems like common sense, but I've missed this piece of info for years.
Thank you! I appreciate your input. Most guys think I’m crazy when I tell them that this is important.
Every video I watch and then rewatch I learn something new ..Thank You vey much for putting all the effort and patients into making these videos ..
Thank you for recognizing how much effort I have put into these videos. Making them slows me down but editing SUCKS!! I edit them a lot! When I’m watching other technical videos I don’t want the extra talking I just want the information and nothing more. That’s how I make my technical videos. Again thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching.
@@Rapsgarage As a semi retired old fart I'm spending a lot of extra time on my bikes these days and your videos are the best I've found .Thank You ..From up here in Vancouver Canada..Cheers
That is a great book! Super technical.
@@turbopete7794 YES! But it goes very most peoples head. I’m nerdy AF so I love it. 😂
KB are good I ran Forged and it was tight at under 150.00 a set . I always use 40th head gasket I like a 1/2 inch cam I know I have the little extra clearance . I only have Feller gage I stop there with a strait edge . Useless for me to use my run out gage with no deep gage . Great Video
Thank you for watching.
I had KB piston in my Vette , worked great.
They make a great product! Thanks for watching
Doing this tomorrow perfect timing! Thank you!
That's awesome! Thank you for watching and if you're not subscribed, please do.
Great videos . Rare someone makes them this accurate and good !! Thanks
Thank you!! If you haven't, please subscribe. Thx
Used solder on the hammer 1275 kit to do this never thought much of it but it is key to not leaving any horsepower behind
If it works… it works.
It gets more tempting every time. While the tank's off and it's winter for the next few months.
Do it!! It’s worth the effort.
Hey Rap, just about to replace a weeping base-gasket on a ‘99 Evo with 34,000 miles. Checked compression at 170lbs on both cylinders (with an EV27 cam) I plan to leave the piston in the cylinder by removing the wrist pin. I’m guessing I can check piston position after removing the heads as it’s never been worked-on previously and will have the original 0.020” gasket in there? Stay well and keep ‘em coming 👍
If that was my bike I would do the heads, hone the cylinders and replace the rings. Your there so why not. Keep an eye on my channel because this winter I'll be doing this exact job on my 1997 Bad Boy with 28,000 miles. The base gaskets are leaking... 😕
Sorry I forgot. You have to check the final thickness on the base gasket you buy. H-D is different than James.
@@Rapsgarage Looking forward to it - thanks man.
but what about movement at the wrist pin because mine
does have some movement great video
It should have some side to side movement. You can get the amount from your manual for your model. It should definitely not have any up and down movement. Furthermore, when you rotate the wheels the rods should be free the entire way around. I’ve seen r rod get slightly tight when rotating it. If that happens then you have to pull it apart and do the bottom end. Thx for watching and if you need further help, let me know.
@@Rapsgarage Hey thanks for responding Iam building a 131 ci m8 flywheels have been
built by stanley gardner & grc with H beam rods deck height came out at 2.7 in the hole
front cyl and 2.3 in rear..your video is the best on you tube
@@roncoburn7771Thank you!! I appreciate that. Good luck with your build.