Recent content by thedukefrank

That sounds like a good plan of action for the valves. There were scratch marks on the old pistons, I was the one who replaced them, but stupidly didn't hone the cylinder walls. I'm going to check the bores and see how it is. Hopefully a rebore isn't necessary. You think those deep scratches...

I got the bolt off easily. Luckily it poked out enough to tap with a flathead and a hammer. I rebuilt the bottom and tope end, but I think my younger self did a pretty crappy job. If you check that google drive link from the original post...

Probably the answer I needed but didn't want to hear. It didn't smell like gas, and I'm pretty sure both carbs have the same jetting, but I'll go through and clean each of 'em again. Is it worth buying new valves/springs since I'm going through the top end again? Much appreciated.

Good day to the good people of DTT, Just a first time high school age builder here. I rebuilt the engine and damn near the whole bike, so when it finally fired up after 2 years of hard labor I was beyond ecstatic. It actually sounded pretty good, nice and loud w/ the emgo shorties on CL pipes...