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Torque plates

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by NeilP, Dec 15, 2009.

  1. NeilP

    NeilP Active Member

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    If I cant borrow any I was thinking of making a set of torque plates up for my Sportster cylinder conversion project.

    I have a 883-1200 kit, and although the pistons may be matched, it won't do any harm to check them.

    I cant afford to spend money on the torque plates so was going to turn some down on the lathe.

    I have the big bore kit 1200 cc barrels to get dimensions from, but any other things I need to think of.

    Anyone ever made up there own? any advice?

    Neil
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i havent made any torque plates, but have made "other" critical parts.......measure twice, cut once!!!!!

    from what i can see, just be sure the lineup pins are placed correctly....then torque to specs.....dont remove too much metal at a time without checking tolerances...
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  4. NeilP

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    According to the V-Twin Manufactruing website and pdf catalogue the parts do not require any machining, but it would be good to check if I can
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    I would venture that you're overdoing it by going that route because Vtwin isn't a half arse place. If you were building a racing engine then by all means, not that it's not a good idea, but probably overkill for a simple cyl swap..

    But if you want go for it.. JMO

    here is a link to some on sale on the net, you can see the different types, round, square
    etc.

    Click Here
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  6. NeilP

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    Initially I had not even considered it, and I have no idea about the company that made the kit, and after comments from another on another thread of mine about the Inlet/Outlet ports, I thought I probably ought to.

    Not a job that I relished, in fact the thought was 'oh no, can I really be bothered'.
    I may ask around a few of the other Harley owners here in Jersey, and see if I can find someone that may have the plates, otherwise I probably will not bother.

    I have so many other questions about this job and really need to make a start, but have promised myself I am not even going to lift a spanner, till I have cleared the workshop of a couple of other projects.

    Thanks for the link

    Neil
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It's an afternoon or saturday job.

    go ahead put the other stuff on hold...

    LOL
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    Oh not again....I need to make the exhaust brackets anyway...and that requires getting to the workbench/welding table and changing the mig over to stainless again. Not too much to do really, put a headlining back into a Toyota Landcruiser, replace all the windows and rear door and radiator and cut down an old 600 gallon diesel tank to fit a frame on the back of a tractor....in fact not raining this morning...could go and do that now
    NeilP, Dec 16, 2009
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