Recent content by wsmith

Ray, Travis is indeed around and well. He has a lot of irons on the fire. I just got my parts last week and has never failed to deliver. I know he has a full time job and I think he is a volunteer firefighter as well. If it has only been since the 18th, I wouldn't worry too much about it...

Lonny, FWIW I purchased one of those ebay CCW starters this spring for my 129 and it works great! Seem very well made and fit perfectly. The engine on mine is off an older narrow frame so I can't see why it wouldn't work on your 122. Plus for the $78 plus shipping you can't beat the price...

Don, Thanks for the help. Makes perfect sense, last thing I want to do is run her lean and toast the exhaust valve. Hopefully will find out tomorrow if it is ok as is or if I have to drill her out. Thanks, Bill

Herb, Here is a link for a description of the Kreem and how to use it. If you take your time and do it right, it does very well. I did mine several years ago and has been great. Bill http://www.ytmag.com/reviews/review1297.htm

Herb, I used a product called Kreem to repair my tank. Most motorcycle shops especially Harley dealers carry the stuff. When complete, it lines the tank completely and works very well. Bill

According to my carb ref manual that should be a kit number 25 757 02 for the shaft repair kit on the KT17. The shaft replacement kit is 25 757 05. Bill

I have a 129 that I am putting a shortblock K301 into this weekend. Has been bored out so is now a K321. My question is do I have to do any mods to the carb due to the increased displacement? It is I believe an original Kohler carb #26 and only differece I can see in my carb manual is the...