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Re: decisions decision

05 May 2016 18:48
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If I was to have a KZ motor built by some one I'd go with Larry, Jay at APE or Pit stop performance in Fla.
1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.

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Re: decisions decision

05 May 2016 19:46 - 05 May 2016 19:48
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I have delt with Larry and have nothing but good things to say. He is quite a character if you get to talking with him. He is a very competent engine builder.

He worked some magic on the head for my 6 cylinder...


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If I knew what I was doing all the time life wouldn't be any fun.

'80 KZ650 E 700cc, dyna ignition and coils, frame up restoration, daily driver
'81 KZ1300 A3 full restoration, custom big bore pistons, 1400cc 6 cylinder super bike
"77 KZ650 B1 - Barn Find, work in progeress
"74 Yamaha DT 400 Enduro

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Re: decisions decision

06 May 2016 09:45
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pete greek1 wrote:
loudhvx wrote: Redline has been in the Chicago area for decades focusing on the big-motor KZ's. The shop was legit... IE not someone working out of his basement or garage. I was there a few times for some minor parts and advice, and came away satisfied with both. However, they recently moved, and I was under the impression that Jim was winding down his business.. Maybe I'm totally wrong on that impression. I once ran across a guy, who worked there, and he was riding a restored 81 Gpz550. He said his boss rebuilt it for him. That motor looked and sounded awesome. Unfortunately, the guy said his boss does not normally work on the smaller Kz's. It was just as a favor to him. Seeing the results on that 550, I would have taken a motor or two there.

Lou, Jim closed down & sold the building,, It's now a car wash from what I've heard, I heard that Jim is still selling parts out of his home, If & when he answers the phone, Jim did the 1075 work to my 80 LTD 1000 & I'm very happy with the work he did, Jim was a nit picker & a perfectionist, but a PITA to work for because of that & had a hard time keeping good mechanics to work for him
but all the work I've seen that Larry has done, is Impeccable
I haven't heard anything negative of Larry or Jim's work, so It's kind of a crapshoot, but since Larry is still in business & doing well, I'd say get the engine from Larry
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Thanks Pete. I have a buddy who worked there, long before I met him. He wasn't a mechanic. He said he liked working there, but there was a lot of yelling involved, apparently. :)

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Re: decisions decision

06 May 2016 10:09
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Send crank to Pearson or Gardener.

Send head to Larry.

Send cylinder and clutch hub to Jay at APE for boring and a HD back plate rebuild.

Assemble the engine yourself and spend money saved on a nice set of RS carbs and find someone to jet them on a dyno for you.
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Re: decisions decision

08 May 2016 04:56
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Larry did my head 11,000 miles ago and I am very pleased with the results.

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Re: decisions decision

09 May 2016 17:01
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Jim from Redline has closed up shop.
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Re: decisions decision

11 May 2016 11:19
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MMM... The website is still up and says as of 4-6-16, they are still in business... www.redlinecycle.com/ocindexmain.html

It's a great website, makes me drool....if I had the funds.... But it is good to know these parts and specialists are still out there!
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Re: decisions decision

11 May 2016 11:54
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78z1Joe wrote: MMM... The website is still up and says as of 4-6-16, they are still in business... www.redlinecycle.com/ocindexmain.html

It's a great website, makes me drool....if I had the funds.... But it is good to know these parts and specialists are still out there!
I think that link is hijacked, I called the toll free # that's listed, & It's a survey, :angry:
Jim's # at the shop was 847-675-2020, & that # is disconnected
He had a big going out of business sale I think it was last yr. or the yr. b-4
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Re: decisions decision

11 May 2016 12:00
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Map of Redline Cycle Services




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Re: decisions decision

11 May 2016 13:09 - 11 May 2016 14:38
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Re: decisions decision

11 May 2016 13:50
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That's the correct page Steve, B) , I tried to copy & paste the advertisement on the right side of page but it didn't come thru correctly,
Maybe 650 ed missed my 2 previous posts, about calling the #'s, I e=mailed Jim earlier in the day & asked him whats up, but I haven't gotten a response , I'll let us know what he say's if he responds,
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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