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by Therealkingjmz
Sat Feb 06, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cylinder head refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Re: Cylinder head refurbishment

Just spoke with Ted Porter on the phone. Had a great conversation, and I'll be giving him my business once some money comes my way.

Thanks guys!
by Therealkingjmz
Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cylinder head refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Re: Cylinder head refurbishment

Has anyone had any experience with Bombar's Beemers in Durham, NC? Their work looks fantastic, and it looks like a pretty professional shop.
by Therealkingjmz
Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cylinder head refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Re: Cylinder head refurbishment

That would definitely be within my budget. I may end up calling ted porter's shop to ask what kind of valves they use, then ordering the parts from them and having my guy do the machining and everything locally. Again depending on what kind of quote George gives me at BUA, I may still have to ship t...
by Therealkingjmz
Fri Feb 05, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cylinder head refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Re: Cylinder head refurbishment

Glad you guys seem to agree with me. The bike still runs great, but my valves are getting a bit clicky for me. The bike smokes a little bit on start-up, but only if its been sitting longer than a week or so. Kurt, if you don't mind my asking, how much did Ted Porter charge to do your heads? I'll pro...
by Therealkingjmz
Fri Feb 05, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Cylinder head refurbishment
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Cylinder head refurbishment

Hello guys, I own a 1994 BMW R100R "Mystic" edition. I bought it about 4 years ago and I absolutely love the bike. However, it does have 97,000 miles on it, and to my knowledge (other than the stuff I've had done; timing chain and tensioners), the engine internals or bearings or valves hav...