So, needing lots of parts I was at a standstill. I wasnt sure what to do. Fix what was there, start over, go to a Blast motor...I was really not sure. I didnt want to dump more money into it if it was just going to melt down (at the time I didnt know why it melted down)
After sitting on my hands for almost 2 months I decided to find a stock XB motor, be it the 9 or 12. Put a carb and ignition on it and run it. That would get me familiar with the bike, plus it should give theoretical dependability. There is no dyno anywhere near where I live so was reverting to keeping it simple.
In talking to Joe (pretty sure at this point he regrets me having his email and cell number
) I told him I was looking for a another motor. Instantly he offered up the XB9 he ran in the bike. I thought that was a great idea for about 45 seconds, and then reality set in. I really cant afford to fix what I have, how will fix that one too? (pessimistic by nature)
He said he had a stock XB9 plus a smaller carb. In further conversations he also had the ignition I would need. The ign I used on the 12 didnt have a rev limiter high enough for the 9 motor. A week later the engine was sitting in the shop.
And a couple days later I asked Stacy to help me get 9216 back on the lift. After about a half hour we had the motor in place
Then I attempted to mount the carb, and the adapter to the S&S intake wouldnt fit. Thankfully I work in a machine shop so I was able to build a proper one. Now some plumbing and general assembly remains.
I have said it 100 times but I cant say thanks enough to Joe. The world needs more Joe Dalys.
As for the bike, I am hoping it runs out ok in July. I would be happy if it runs 125 and comes home running in one piece.