After retrieving my Oil tank today, I spent 3 hours installing it. Oil was drained, exhaust taken off, removed old tank, installed new tank. Although it sounds easy, it was not. However the outcome of the effort was worthwhile. On the other hand, I am still facing some problems with the rear wheel fitment, it will be sorted by tomorrow.
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Today I got my new Bobber Oil Tank copper coated, looks pretty nostalgic, time will tell how tuff it is to clean.
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I like to say this after every engine build, it reminds me of the resurrection of Frankenstein. When Dr. Henri Frankenstein applies the right dosage of current to Boris Karloff aka (The Beast)
So in a nutshell, yesterday I bolted the Mikuni and the pipes and with the help of a small funnel feeding gasoline into the carb, we cranked the beast, sounds sweet running a bit rough, as some adjustment needs to be made to the jetting.
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My PayPal case has been reviewed and I got the following response.
You've Got Cash!
Dear Hellraiser,
This email confirms that the Pending Refund you received for $380.00 USD from xxxxx@verizon.net has cleared. The funds are now reflected in your PayPal balance.
Very efficient process although lengthy at times. I have had 4 cases with PayPal all of which with favorable outcomes.
The thing is such issues delays you project, when you are working on a budget.
I have been juggling between 2 projects lately, as promised earlier these are the pictures I wanted to share with you of the final product. This retro looking Harley, started off as a Softail Heritage 2006. it has gone through an extensive list of modifications:
I did manage top finish the engine today with the help of doctor Shuwaish, who took an hour to of his quality time to land a hand. Everything has been buttoned up although I should have taken the latest pics of the final product, I will post them on Saturday.
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Today marks the third day of work on the Bomber.
14:30: Went down to to Salmeen garage in Shuwaikh, finished the rear end mounted the Limp Dick taillight and fender.
15:30 - headed to South Surra in 48 degrees to work on the engine, although i had to wait for an hour for the engine to cool down
16:30 - Stripped bike, tank exhaust, drained the oil from the engine.
17:00 - Stripped engine - Cams came off, Rocker Heads, Cylinder Heads, Cylinder and Pistons and not to forget the carburetor
19:30 - Rebuild cams - Pistons Bearings.
22:30 - Recess for tomorrow
Tomorrow should be done with the rebuild including, exhaust and new carb and start the bike.
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I have not updated the site for a couple of days now, I have taken this week off due to several tasks I needed to finalize. First my buddies bike had to be finalized, I will post pictures tomorrow. My car needed new front discs and tires so spend half the day running in Shuwaikh. Afterall the running, I did manage to work on the Blitz, however not many pictures taken. I would to thank Hussein Salmeen for his help and insight. Salmeen has a small shop in Shuwaikh 'Kuwait Choppers" that oozes with creativity, if you need anything custom done Hussein is your go to guy.
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If all goes according to plan , tomorrow should be the first day for me to start working on the bike. The plan is to start by bobbing the rear end, this entails the following:
Expected time for execution 3-4 days, given any additional delays for part manufacturing.
I gotta say the system works and so does some exhaustive research. Although my case did not get reviewed by Paypal, I build enough evidence against the seller until he conceded. Below is a sample of what took place. I also would like to thanks the support of the Harley Tech Talk Community, who did an excellent job in giving me a lot of facts. See Link
This Morning Paypal Wrote
Dear
fatboyfishing has issued you a full or partial refund for your payment. This refund will remain pending until the funds have cleared from the sender's account. You will receive an email notification once the funds have become available in your PayPal account. See Refund Details below for more information.
Message from merchant:
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Original Payment Details
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Date Payment Sent: Jun. 17, 2008
Amount: $380.00 USD
Dear Hellraiser
You are right and im wrong!in 02 harley usd their stock heads with a 95ci big bore jugs and pistons.with your acceptance ill refund you 380.00 and you keep the heads for resale,no sense sending them back across the ocean again.
SORRY!
- fatboyfishing
Seller Wrote
OK, I tire of this.You have received-02 screaming eagle roadking heads,if im not mistaken they have SE forged in them.they came off a 02 screaming eagle roadking.I did not list them as after market heads I gave out part numbers on request.You can take it to paypal if you like, my listing is correct you (WILL) lose!You have already started this off wrong! I have a feedback of 100%.Here is what I will do for you-Send the heads back undameged I will relist them for you and when they sell,I will refund your $350.00 purchess price.I hope this is agreeable as its your only option where Im concerend
Roger
Hellraiser Wrote
Dear Let me clarify what I have received. In the package I have 2 silver heads front and rear with the respective part numbers.
Rear: 16725-99
Front: 16723-99
I have contacted the dealer, both of these numbers are OEM heads non Screaming Eagle. The correct part number for the screaming eagle heads is 16953-99B. The logo on the heads should read screaming eagle for authenticity purposes. Your Ad read as follows "Harley Davidson,Twin-Cam 99/05 screaming eagle 95ci silver heads,low miles-great condition!" irrespective which bike and model it came from it should have the SE emblem on the side, as Harley never manufactured these heads without a logo. As for the posted pictures you are referring to, it shows the opposite side of where the logo is. I will be more than happy to supply you with a letter from my local dealer attesting those claims. I hope we can come towards a mutual understanding to resolve this issue
Seller wrote "
Dear Your dealer is mistaken,I have emailed you a picture of an 02/screaming eagle roadking-as you can plainly see there are no logos on the heads.As for the box,forgetit! THE LISTING IS 100% Correct. Im sorry if you thought there would be a logo on them, if there where I would have taken pics of them plus! they would have been more than 350.00.If you dont want the heads sell them you will prob get more than you paid for them anyway.They would sell fast
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It has been a series of disasters one after the other first the heads now the handlebars that I received in a separate shipment. I ordered the TT Mantel bars, the finish was lousy more like orange peel from the Gloss powder coat, I have to ship it back to the US and get a new ones. All these issues are bogging down the progress of the project.
I have been an eBay member since 2004 and never had a lousy transaction, except for yesterday . I received my long awaited heads, the seller claimed that he was selling a pair of used like new Screaming Eagle Heads.
Upon receipt of my package. I was shocked to discover he send OEM heads, claiming these were SE heads. I went to PayPal resolution center and logged a complaint, upon which the seller still maintained these were SE heads. Now the issue has been escalated to a case. The outcome would be obvious, to send me to my local HD Dealer to authenticate my claim and send them a copy. This would require for me to ship the heads back to Florida, in order to receive my refund what a drag.
After several days searching high and low on eBay, I found this pair of authentic 15th anniversary emblems. They will give the Bomber a retro look, keeping it simple yet classy. Price $75.
I received a call from my buddy yesterday telling me he has a package for me, so I am guessing , its my heads from Florida, could be my Fender from Ohio. Either way, I will not know till tomorrow. Damn, I should rename this project to Snaily Bomber, not much Blitz in USPS and Aramex.
A quick description of my Heads. Harley claims that the SE heads innovative port shapes from the Evolution® 1340 cylinder heads with the Twin Cam 88® engine “bathtub” combustion chamber to create a cylinder head that really performs. Valve spring can accommodate up to .575" valve lift camshaft kits and up to 6500 RPM. Bottom line number talks, I am not expecting more than a 10 HP increase between 5000-6500 RPM.
Below is a Dyno chart, similar to my setup, I have opted to black out the cam, no need to reveal the magic ingredients.
I was browsing through some WWII memorabilia, and I found this German poster, it's a warning for the German population to dim the light to prevent allies bombardment hitting civilians
Very interesting combination of Skull, Bombs and Plane. Unfortunately its too cluttered to use as graphics on the tank when the base color is green. Oh Well!Can't have it all. Maybe a medallion replica from WWII might do the trick.
German Stormtrooper badge of WWI. These units were developed as the spearhead troops during late WWI and would develop into the Blitzkreig units of WWII. I guess this might be a bit too Nazi oriented for my liking.
