H-2 PART TWO [also see project H-2]

[mrdontplay]

Good to hear!

[dustinlangston]

Great! Glad to see you got it. It should be all downhill from here!

[Tim-WT]

Fantastic!!!

Can't wait to see things progress.

[tpierce]

Update 7-26-2014
Fin has been welded. Cylinders are at the sandblasters. I will be boring to 1st oversize as honing did not remove scratches.
Soda blasting can be done at Classic Trailer on West Bypass north of Division St.
Before and after.


The damage to the case was repaired by filling,filing and massaging using JB Weld. The finish is great and the surface is flat enough to allow a gasket to properly seal. I will be smoothing port walls while waiting for a crank and seal kit for the engine. Aint progress sweet.
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[Tim-WT]

That's fantastic! Love to see this progress!

[tpierce]

And the hits just keep coming! I took out the title to order parts online in case they needed the VIN. Something doesn't look right.? Walking it out to the bike I noticed that when they typed the new title they added a "2" to the VIN. I took the title and the photo to the Department of Revenue to have them correct THEIR error. "Not so fast." To get the DOR error corrected I have to fill out 1/2 of form 5026. The Sheriff will complete the other half AFTER seeing the bike. Photo will not do. I then need to mail the title AND form AND $11.00 to correct THEIR mistake. Whats wrong with this picture?

[mrdontplay]

They would've had to call the sheriff if it was me.

[Jack P]

Hope your paint work is being taken care of... in the mean time you may want to buy the new 2015 H2R 300 HP and supercharged..

[Tim-WT]

I could totally see TimP on this bike!

[mrdontplay]

I can see me on that.

[tpierce]

For fear of thoughts of me giving up on this project I thought I would offer an update. I know it's been awhile but I have not been idle.
I am shocked and amazed at how destroyed a carburetor can appear and still recover. Case in point:
This carb is the worst one but still came out in great shape. Bikes are meant to be garaged!
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On the outside this carb looked to be fairly decent. Lets pull it apart

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Holy s---! This will never come clean. Amazing what the right chemicals and a WHOLE lot of patience will do. After soaking I was able to remove the jets. The carb body was in better shape than how it appears. Older Mikuni carbs are cast with thicker bodies and can tolerate a little more abuse. All jets, slides and channels have opened up nicely. One new float and we're done! Of course the true test will be to see if it runs.

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One year and 3 months after handing my bodywork to a painter [nameless] I picked it up!? I am pleased with the results and am excited to start assembly

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The crank is at a shop in Kansas City and should be ready mid Jan. The cases have been "massaged" and will take gaskets once more. [Installing the cylinder studs]

[Phillip-S]

Way to go Tim!! Your perseverance is inspiring, amigo. Piece by piece, she's coming together, and looking great doing it. I'm patiently awaiting (see, I can learn) the finished product.

[Tim-WT]

Those tins are beautiful! Great progress. Can't wait to hear that beast roar!

[tpierce]

A trip to Kansas City and I have the crank! The powder coating oven [which was an attempt to remove the frozen cylinders] did not do the crank any favors.

The rods are probably ok but no chances are taken with this build. The crank work cost more than what I paid for the bike but I think the grin will be worth it. After all, isn't that why we do this? Hopefully the next update will be sooner than later.

[Tim-WT]

That's fantastic! Not too long now...