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Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« on: May 01, 2016, 08:25:37 AM »
Sure would appreciate advice and recommendations on what shop to choose for head work on my SE 117 Kit. Tman, Zippers, Rosa... :nixweiss:
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2016, 09:32:25 AM »
John Sachs of course. .  He's a member of this site too.  He's the best. .  Stuart. 
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2016, 01:53:05 PM »
+1 on John Sachs. Give him a call and talk with him before you make a decision. Great person
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2016, 02:11:33 PM »
John does great work. T-Man and Zippers also get my vote.

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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2016, 05:57:16 PM »
HD Street Performance. Don does great work.
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2016, 07:52:52 PM »
Dave Mackie is another very good option.
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2016, 09:06:56 PM »
2nd HD Street Performance. Don Dorfman.
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2016, 07:48:33 AM »
I have used TMans work on two bikes, happy with results both times. One mild build, one not so mild. I always wanted to try Baisley's work, never had the patience for their turn around time.
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2016, 12:55:26 PM »
Quote from: Dogbone44mag on May 01, 2016, 09:06:56 PM
2nd HD Street Performance. Don Dorfman.

I think Don is a great choice. Seems like an honest down to earth kind of guy. I always like his posts and common sense, "keep it simple stupid" approach to engine work- at least that is my impression of him. I spoke to him before I did my build about doing the work, but I ended up going with GMR just because I wanted his whole 113 package with his parts, but I'm sure Don could have built a comparable 113.
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2016, 07:18:13 PM »
baisley or hillside  my recommended  for ya
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2016, 09:32:57 AM »
Quote from: cvosjoe on May 01, 2016, 05:57:16 PM
HD Street Performance. Don does great work.

I will agree.  Don is a good choice, helpful and did a very good job for me.
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2016, 10:55:16 AM »
In all honestly. There are a lot of good people that do HD head work out there. I would find someone close to you that knows his chit!!!!!

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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2016, 11:52:30 AM »
+1 for John Sachs. 
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2016, 12:52:42 PM »
Quote from: DCFIREMANN on May 03, 2016, 10:55:16 AM
In all honestly. There are a lot of good people that do HD head work out there. I would find someone close to you that knows his chit!!!!!

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Good advice. Tman is in North Carolina. Closest shop suggested so far.
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Re: Looking for Recommendations on Head Work
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2016, 07:43:24 AM »
This is what Zippers Performance said after asking about head work on my 117:
"I have talked to my engineering department and here is what they are thinking: You are currently using the Flat Top pistons. Our CNC Head package that we offer for the 110” heads includes decking the heads to increase the compression ratio. The issue that we have with the flat pistons is the piston pocket. If we increase the valve size and deck the heads to build more compression, we do not think you will have adequate clearance in the piston pockets. You will need to do a full mock up to check the pockets for with and depth clearance on the valves. Now… I can tell you that we have a package that uses our CNC Ported heads, Zippers 12cc dome top piston and a Red Shift 657 cam, and we are making 129 HP and 121 TQ. I cannot say that you will have the same TQ in the lower RPM range as you have now, but it will be a very broad power band and a happy running motorcycle."
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