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Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« on: February 19, 2013, 09:23:20 AM »

As many here know I refer to my 08 SERK as the "Bike from Hell"

A brief recap: At just over 3700 miles she had the cylinder liner issue the early HD 110 could have, leaking oil at the heads.  Since the labor was going to be covered by HD, I had em make her a 117". I've have had to replace the speedo twice, the ECM , MAP sensor, various electrical issues, and on and on. 

The motor has had to be rebuilt twice.  The first time the hydraulic tensioners wore down sending particles throughout the motor. The tensioners may have assembled incorrectly. The second time the front cam snap ring broke with an "ear" from the ring wedging in the oil pump causing it break apart. That took out the cylinders, pistons, and crank. 

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=22719.0
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=34789.0

Below is a comparison of her two most recent builds

Blue lines:
Axtell 4.125 cylinders
Axtell / JE 4.125 20* stroker perimeter dome pistons
WFO Larry's 110 head, Axtell machined the heads to match the 20* perimeter domed pistons
TR 590 cams
.030 cometic hg
Heavy Breather
HPI / HD 54mm TB
BUB 7 TD w/ 3" mufflers
TTS
10.5-1
Darkhorse crank

Red lines:
Rev Perf 4.125 cylinders
Axtell / JE 4.125 20* stroker perimeter dome pistons w/ special rings for RP cylinders
WFO Larry's 110 head, Axtell machined the heads to match the 20* perimeter domed pistons
DME 598 cams
.030 cometic head gasket
Heavy Breather
HPI 58mm TB
BUB TD headers w/ Rinehart 4" mufflers
TTS
10.1-1 
Darkhorse crank

Tuned by Strokerjlk

Not sure why the compression is so much lower this time as Axtell matched the pistons to heads for each build.  Perhaps the Rev Perf cylinders were a bit taller, pistons down the hole a bit?  She was built by Bob @ Rat's Hole Place in Decatur, Il.  Runs quiet.

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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2013, 09:25:35 AM »

The reason for the latest rebuild.  The front cam snap ring had an "ear" break off.  That was sucked into the oil pump and wedged in the housing.
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2013, 09:26:49 AM »

Outer cam chain worked like a chain saw on the cam cover
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2013, 09:28:08 AM »

All kind of chit went thru out the motor.  Found all kinds of metal shaving in the oil pan.
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2013, 09:29:36 AM »

Cylinders and pistons were scored.
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2013, 09:30:50 AM »

So perhaps a low compression 117 is just what the Doctor ordered.  Time will tell.  I hate that I love this bike.

JW
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2013, 09:39:50 AM »

 
Holy crap! :vrolijk27:  What's the cost of that snap ring? LOL  I guess in this case, a few grand, huh? :o

Have you ridden it yet?
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2013, 10:55:30 AM »


Holy crap! :vrolijk27:  What's the cost of that snap ring? LOL  I guess in this case, a few grand, huh? :o

Have you ridden it yet?


I can tell ya what a $.80 snap ring CAN cost you!  I forgot to mention this mess took out my Darkhorse crank too.  Yeeks!

I've put 600 - 700 miles on her with the break in tune Bob put in her.  She doesn't have the catapult launch bottom end the 590 cam set up did but she's no dog either.  Thing is the power is every where in my riding zone.  I was out cruising on US 24 looked down to find I was cruising at 90 mph. 

JW
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2013, 11:03:27 AM »

 Unreal...
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2013, 11:37:31 AM »

Sometimes your just snakebit.  My stupid runs real deep.
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2013, 11:55:36 AM »

 :D

I'll give ya a good run on stupid ol' pal.... :drink:

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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2013, 12:31:28 PM »

LOL   I see your stupid and raise you an ignorant!
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2013, 01:00:44 PM »

I'll call youz on the ignorant......







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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2013, 01:35:07 PM »

Man, you know how to raise a bid!  Nicely played my man!
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Re: Lexi 117 build...yes again!
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2013, 01:49:45 PM »

 :D

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