No spark! New Build

The bike fired up and ran after a few turnovers. I assume it took a while for the gas to get to the injector and prime the cylinders. I ran it for 30 seconds then shut it down. Had a little pushrod/valve noise so may have to readjust them. The recommended adjustment for the pushrods is three to four turns, and I just went three. After startup tomorrow if there is still some clatter, then I'll adjust them out to 3 1/2 turns. I'm getting really good at that. I'm not sweating the stock rocker cover bolts. If someone ever notices, then that must mean that they really liked the engine. Haha I'll fix it when I do paint next summer. Wont cost me a dime since I have the gaskets already from the chrome engine kit. I shaved a 1/4 inch allen wrench, but it didn't do the trick and I didn't want to risk a misthread. The problem with chrome bolts is that they are chromed all the way down the threads, so they are a tighter fit than stockers. I'll order the tool from debrix and do it right.

BTW, the bike sounds awesome. Can't wait to get done with the heat cycles, adjust the pushrods if needed, and run it through the gears. I got an appointment for tune the 9th of September at the dyno difference in dallas.

Thanks for all the help. I'll buy you guys a beer if I ever see you, but you'll have to introduce yourselves by your hdforum names or I won't know it's you. haha

ride safe

harry
 
Congrats Harry!

I had a feeling Chris had identified your challenge. I have seen it once, so no covers go unclearanced for me anymore.

Get out there NOW & do a couple ring seating runs.

I'll try to stop by when you're in town for the tune.

BTW - it sure is a nice feeling when it comes back to life after a project like this, eh?
 
After 6-7 ring seating runs, comression is ~205 both cylinders. My neighbor had a leak down tester from his old aircraft mechanic days and leakdown was 1% on front and 2% on the rear. I was really worried about bent valves when the pushrods weren't adjusted right or binding on the rockers/cover. I am not going to ride it any more till after the dyno. I'll post the sheet when I have it on the 9th or 10th.

harry
 
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