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Never hear anyone speak about porting and polishing heads. Whats the deal?

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Old 06-10-2009 | 07:40 PM
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Default Never hear anyone speak about porting and polishing heads. Whats the deal?

Ive been trying to do some research on porting and polishing heads and maybe using larger valves. I read an article about it in this months AIM and it sounds good but I wanna know more. Anyone have any input or experience on this. Ive also been looking online for some heads so I could practice and or get it done with little down time on my bike. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
 
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Old 06-10-2009 | 07:48 PM
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My heads will be P&P'd when I do my EGC this winter......

Did ya use the search engine under the motor thread ?...
 
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Old 06-10-2009 | 07:52 PM
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You've already read Donny's article in AIM, which will be continued. Why are you thinking you will find a better expert here than the master himself?

Then again, someone might give you this link....

http://www.head-quarters.com/
 
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Old 06-10-2009 | 08:04 PM
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exactly they might which is why I came to you guys, your awesome thanks
 
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Old 06-10-2009 | 08:39 PM
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My heads were done by Branch.
Ported/Polished/Flowed

What year model heads are you looking for?
I have a set from my '06 SG that I'd consider selling.
 
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Old 06-10-2009 | 08:41 PM
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www.bigboyzheadporting.com

That is where my heads go for porting, polishing, milling, larger valves..........and he dyno tunes too!!

Steve
 
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Old 06-11-2009 | 01:59 AM
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lemme get this thought straight. you want to find a set of heads so you can practice? i got two words to say about that. "why?" spend the dough for branch flowmetrics, headquarters, or the self proclaimed guru who writes for american iron. surely don't wanna take your heads to hillbilly bobs down the street for his magic. i've seen a lot of that work in years past, and it's pretty scarey.
 
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Old 06-11-2009 | 05:40 AM
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Hay now ... watch it! I kinda resent you saying I can't do good head work. I've been practicein on lawn mower heads for ... let me see almost three weeks now.
I know I can grind out your motorcicle heads .... Cheap too !

HillBilly Bob.
 
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Old 06-11-2009 | 06:19 AM
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I had my heads p&p when I had the 103 installed. I love it. My uncle has a 103 that he put in a soft tail with out doing any head work and I can smoke him on my road glide. I love the power and better flow that they provide.
 
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Old 06-11-2009 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by emwolb
lemme get this thought straight. you want to find a set of heads so you can practice? i got two words to say about that. "why?" spend the dough for branch flowmetrics, headquarters, or the self proclaimed guru who writes for american iron. surely don't wanna take your heads to hillbilly bobs down the street for his magic. i've seen a lot of that work in years past, and it's pretty scarey.
With all due respect to the original poster - this is good advice. Take 'er apart, put 'er together but some things are left to people with the experience.
 



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