Ok, I'm finally getting around to doing this. I started this build the week before Christmas. Finished the assembly in mid-February, finally got it tuned mid-March. Life and obstacles seemed to always be getting in the way, but the final results were worth waiting for.
This was pretty much my first engine build. I'd done about everything before on previous bikes or friends bikes, but this time I was alone in the garage with my tools and cell phone.
A huge thank you to PhilM for his constant advice and support. Thanks buddy.
This is a basic Head Quarters 103ST kit (10.5:1), along with some options I had picked up. The build is:
HQ HVP Heads
HQ flat top pistons (made by CP for HQ)
HQ 575 cams
HQ adjustable push rods
HQ Black Ops lifters
Stock Throtlle body and injectors
TP Pro-Vent Rocker boxes
Stock rocker arms
VPC 92T
SE Clutch Spring
SERT Tuned by Bob at RC Cycles in Hayward, CA
This engine/tune is really amazing. Starts easy with the releases, idles smooth, has great part throttle/low speed manners, runs cool, gets 43 mpg, and really honks when you nail it. I couldn't be happier.
Zach