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I finally borke down and did it

JohnC

JohnC

Street Cruiser
Let's see now, 5-6 years ago, that is about it when I did a major rework of my connie, Red Dawn, replaced the cam chain, the guides, and the tensioner. Well today I finally adjusted the cam chain and boy did that make a difference. Now it does not sound like a Singer sewing machine on its last leg. I know some are jumping up and down that I neglected to do that for so long. But it is like this, after 50k there isn't a lot that changes with the engine if you do regular oil changes. Concours, the Timex of motorcycles. tcars John
 
Now if you replace the rods and pistons with the ZX10B/ZRX11 combo it will be super smooth too ;p Colin Prior Cogmos Committee Chairman Lake Forest Park WA COG#7767
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Colin: What is your displacement now? Can you tell that much of a difference. Now as for me doing that, still need to finish the 1040 engine. Now my connie may fall apart after today, I washed it, also changed the oil and filter. It is definitely a queter engine with that new oil. Gotta find another front tire now, almost down to threads. But there will be no more 880's. tcars John
 
The ZX10B/ZRX11 combo make a nice difference. Not super human or anything. But combined with the 7th gear mod, etc it was really nice. Easily pull a stock Connie in side by side roll ons.
 
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