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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2015, 01:29:30 PM »
Thanks Rocket,

Engine Life/Longevity?

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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #26 on: February 11, 2015, 06:07:44 PM »
Thank Rocket,

Engine Life/Longevity?

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Kind of hard to say for sure, but if Rodneys as good as his reputation, I cant see any trouble, of course all bets would be off if you were running LSR, or at the drags every week, but street ridden, don't see a problem, I would tend to change the oil a little more often than in a stocker, and to me anyways it don't matter if its synthetic or not, as long as its a good brand name oil,........I just remembered you mentioned Brocks and using that 0-30 oil, I would not do this, that oil is like piss when hot, I know Brock swears by it, but builders that experiment with other peoples stuff will say that, I have read Brocks articals, and I agree that he can make his bikes haul ass, but that oil is used for getting that last HP or two and not for much else, personaly use a good brand 15-40 diesel oil, change it and filter every 1000-1200 longer if it stays clean, sooner if it shits up
The older you get do you notice you start chickening out way before the bike does

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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #27 on: February 11, 2015, 08:27:05 PM »
Yeah, I know not to use that less than zero oil in a built motor............will use what Rodney suggests. which is Motul 300V 10W40 Full synthetic..   1,000-1,200 miles 'twixt changes, on the surface, seems short, but this ain't gonna be no stock top end.  I can do that.  Oil and filters are relatively cheap.........1441's are not.

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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #28 on: February 12, 2015, 01:35:35 PM »
Get it finished and bring it out to the Ohio Mile...no reason to spend all that money for the street.  Get a few runs on the track safely, and legally wide open... :D
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #29 on: February 12, 2015, 05:46:19 PM »
Get it finished and bring it out to the Ohio Mile...no reason to spend all that money for the street.  Get a few runs on the track safely, and legally wide open... :D

That's a lot of work just have a piece of paper that sez I went 200 MPH.  Shoot, I did that on the street with Dennis' bike, according to the GPS - a solid 204.

I will leave the LSR stuff to you youthful friends..........I can play a bit on the hi-way and the back road 2 lane swoopys and get my blood pumping again.  I think I would be afraid to go that fast again.  That kinda thing happens sometimes when you are approaching 70.  :) 
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #30 on: February 13, 2015, 01:19:58 AM »
Get it finished and bring it out to the Ohio Mile...no reason to spend all that money for the street.  Get a few runs on the track safely, and legally wide open... :D

That's a lot of work just have a piece of paper that sez I went 200 MPH.  Shoot, I did that on the street with Dennis' bike, according to the GPS - a solid 204.

I will leave the LSR stuff to you youthful friends..........I can play a bit on the hi-way and the back road 2 lane swoopys and get my blood pumping again.  I think I would be afraid to go that fast again.  That kinda thing happens sometimes when you are approaching 70.  :) 

In that case, leave it stock!  What's the point in spending all that money, time, etc..to put around on the street?  :lol:
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #31 on: February 13, 2015, 08:06:38 AM »
The power you do not use makes the power you do use all the much sweeter.............you know you have a big gun that you can fire if you ever "feel the need".  That sums it up, I guess. :yes:

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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #32 on: February 14, 2015, 10:19:19 AM »
Get it finished and bring it out to the Ohio Mile...no reason to spend all that money for the street.  Get a few runs on the track safely, and legally wide open... :D

That's a lot of work just have a piece of paper that sez I went 200 MPH.  Shoot, I did that on the street with Dennis' bike, according to the GPS - a solid 204.

I will leave the LSR stuff to you youthful friends..........I can play a bit on the hi-way and the back road 2 lane swoopys and get my blood pumping again.  I think I would be afraid to go that fast again.  That kinda thing happens sometimes when you are approaching 70.  :) 

In that case, leave it stock!  What's the point in spending all that money, time, etc..to put around on the street?  :lol:

Why leave it stock just because Dave doesn't want to do LSR and go 200+ MPH?  A big hp Busa with stock wheelbase is an absolute hoot to ride on the streets. I think it is a great build with top notch components. Good for you Dave. Enjoy.

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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #33 on: February 14, 2015, 12:28:21 PM »
Thank you Wolf.  Much appreciated.  Street grunt is great when you pull up to a new Dodge Hellcat with 607HP (claimed)........did you know those cars weigh 4400 lbs?  That is HEAVY.  Still turns in the 10's though.  Cost way too much and after all, it is still a (UGH!) friggin' Chrysler!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hys:
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #34 on: February 17, 2015, 02:13:20 PM »
Get it finished and bring it out to the Ohio Mile...no reason to spend all that money for the street.  Get a few runs on the track safely, and legally wide open... :D

That's a lot of work just have a piece of paper that sez I went 200 MPH.  Shoot, I did that on the street with Dennis' bike, according to the GPS - a solid 204.

I will leave the LSR stuff to you youthful friends..........I can play a bit on the hi-way and the back road 2 lane swoopys and get my blood pumping again.  I think I would be afraid to go that fast again.  That kinda thing happens sometimes when you are approaching 70.  :) 

In that case, leave it stock!  What's the point in spending all that money, time, etc..to put around on the street?  :lol:

Why leave it stock just because Dave doesn't want to do LSR and go 200+ MPH?  A big hp Busa with stock wheelbase is an absolute hoot to ride on the streets. I think it is a great build with top notch components. Good for you Dave. Enjoy.


I was just poking fun, I'm all for upgrades and whatever makes you happy!  :thumb:
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"ARKANSAS 2KM" 232.919 MPH!
THANK YOU SHANE STUBBS @ STPI
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #35 on: February 18, 2015, 10:43:47 AM »
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #36 on: February 25, 2015, 06:50:31 PM »
Rodney has not returned my calls or E-mail.  I know he is busy.  I guess my money is not good there.  I was at least expecting the courtesy of a return contact..........I really would like to run his CNC ported head, even if it is on a stocker.   That would help some.  He is just too busy. 


That was very unfair of me to say.
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #37 on: February 26, 2015, 10:16:46 AM »
Rodney has not returned my calls or E-mail.  I know he is busy.  I guess my money is not good there.  I was at least expecting the courtesy of a return contact..........I really would like to run his CNC ported head, even if it is on a stocker.   That would help some.  He is just too busy.
What time are you calling? if you are calling during the day it maybe hard to reach him. 7 pm is generally good and on the weekends is good also. Earlier hrs are good on sat. I had no issues contacting Rodney.

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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #38 on: February 26, 2015, 11:42:24 AM »
I just heard from him.........he has been in Europe with his wife and 6 kids.  Just got back.  That is a lotta kids and his family (of course) takes first priority in his life, as it should.  We will work somethin' out, I am sure.  Lots of time left before ridin' season. 
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #39 on: February 28, 2015, 08:34:02 PM »
Rodney was gracious enough to just spend an hour on the phone with me.  We ironed out all the details for my new sled.  It will have a 2"-4" alloy arm.

Head and cam kit only for now.  Cams will be tuned for broad, linear torque band. Head will be shaved .012-.015.  Deck height will be set. All clearances

will be checked and double checked.   Complete Dyno tuning/mapping. Bike will be dynoed before and after.  Rev-limiter to 11,500....no top end limiter. 

Hope to pick up 20. That is a ton, and I will take it.  205 is the target. Alloy arm saves 5 more lbs.  Bike should weigh about 520 curb weight.  Rodney

agreed to take it to the track and get me a slip or two. He weighs 160.   With him on the bike = about 690 with gear.   I predict a very high 6 in the

1/8th, and a high 8 in the 1/4.



Sorry if I sound like I am braggin', I ain't............I am just dreamin' and havin' fun planning all this stuff.  Payin' for it is another issue entirely.  :eek:
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #40 on: March 01, 2015, 05:23:31 AM »


Hope to pick up 20. That is a ton, and I will take it.  205 is the target. Alloy arm saves 5 more lbs.  Bike should weigh about 520 curb weight.  Rodney

agreed to take it to the track and get me a slip or two. He weighs 160.   With him on the bike = about 690 with gear.   I predict a very high 6 in the

1/8th, and a high 8 in the 1/4.
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #41 on: March 01, 2015, 07:32:46 AM »
 :tu: It would appear so.  That new alloy arm costs about a grand.  I chose that over the chrome-moly.  I have seen chrome-moly crack in years past.
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #42 on: March 01, 2015, 08:32:18 AM »
Very high 6 in the 1/8th a typo? I'd expect him to go alot quicker than that.

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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #43 on: March 01, 2015, 08:40:22 AM »
Well, in the course of our conversation, I thought he said he could get me into the 6's.  I just assumed high.  I was likely wrong.  Could be low 6's.

However, 8's was 1/4 target.  Arm will be set at 4". 

He may go without a base gasket and just use copper-cote while removing .015 from the head.  As long as clearances up top are within spec.

   
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #44 on: March 01, 2015, 09:07:51 AM »
I heard all those guys run that Rotella. .lol.     1441 ridden as an actual street bike with 425 cams will eat tappets within 1500 miles.   If you want a maintenance free 1441 just put yosh stg 2 cams in shim the spring and never ever have a problem.    Ported heads alot of times with big cams lose bottom end.    I've done tests with 1441 and mild cams vs ported head with big cams and guess what??    Milder set up made 20 ft lbs and 20 more hp in the middle with the ported  head made 6  hp more up top at 10500,  same combo with a stock head no port work only made 7 hp less.   Combo 1 220 same combo no port work 214.  Just something to think about!!    It's all based on what your doing with the bike.
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #45 on: March 01, 2015, 10:01:21 AM »
What you say makes perfect sense.  Cams will be relatively mild..............spring seat pressure around 20 lbs more than stock. Looking for a broad torque band - all street riding. 
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #46 on: March 02, 2015, 12:52:33 PM »
Very high 6 in the 1/8th a typo? I'd expect him to go alot quicker than that.

I think he meant high-5's... :thumb:
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"ARKANSAS 2KM" 232.919 MPH!
THANK YOU SHANE STUBBS @ STPI
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Re: Rodney Williford Offers A CNC Machined Head w/springs
« Reply #47 on: March 02, 2015, 03:04:30 PM »
My arm is 2 over. It gives me a fighting chance against wheelies. Usually spins before it comes up. Once the tire is hot it comes up no matter what though.
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« Reply #48 on: March 02, 2015, 09:37:35 PM »
Very high 6 in the 1/8th a typo? I'd expect him to go alot quicker than that.

I think he meant high-5's... :thumb:
That sounds more like it, with Rodney on it, with Dave, myself, Jeff, or any of the rest of us old farts, still going to be high 6s  :lol:
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« Reply #49 on: March 02, 2015, 10:18:25 PM »
Maybe 7's in the 8th for me.  Maybe, if I am lucky. And do not fall down.
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