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wvwrz500n · #61 Post by **wvwrz500n** » Tue Feb 21, 2012 2:36 am

Wow,

I guess I'll just stick to the 500s since no one likes these 350s.

Regards,
Bill Wilson
Wilson Performance
Lee's Summit, MO
www.wilsonperformance.net
Member RZ500 Owners Group #573

cbirk · #62 Post by **cbirk** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:43 pm

wvwrz500n wrote:Wow,

I guess I'll just stick to the 500s since no one likes these 350s.

Regards,
Bill Wilson
Wilson Performance
Lee's Summit, MO
www.wilsonperformance.net
Member RZ500 Owners Group #573

You're right, we absolutely hate these things. That's why we are on this forum and addicted. lol

Looking forward to more progress reports on your build Brian but most importantly the dyno runs.

BrianT · #63 Post by **BrianT** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:40 pm

I think we were looking for a more lively discussion of this engine build, rather than one person coming here and telling me that my cylinders were now junk. Plus, I'm pretty sure Bill was just kidding.

He called today and said that the cylinders and crank are ready at the machine shop!!!

aaronmvrider · #64 Post by **aaronmvrider** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:53 pm

dont let 1 person influence you... its an open forum and you need thicker skin for when you are criticized...

carry on.... impressive work on the porting layout... etc...

@ bill..... we love the 350 .... i like mine more than my 500...

cbirk · #65 Post by **cbirk** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:32 pm

BrianT wrote:I think we were looking for a more lively discussion of this engine build, rather than one person coming here and telling me that my cylinders were now junk. Plus, I'm pretty sure Bill was just kidding.

He called today and said that the cylinders and crank are ready at the machine shop!!!

That's kinda what I was guessing. I had to bust his balls a bit after reading that comment and the time it was posted. I was thinking it may have been a beer induced comment.

Keep up the good work fellas!

I agree on the thick skin thing as well. Many people with many different opinions.

wvwrz500n · #66 Post by **wvwrz500n** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:35 pm

Gentlemen,

I'm pretty thick skinned. Just can't get over the idea of a negative comment lurking around every post. But I guess that's why we all have opinions.

Ultimately I stand behind my work! If it should fail in the way Steve prescribed I'll fix it at no cost to the client. Let's see any other tuners around this board say that and then stand behind it.

Regards,
Bill Wilson
Wilson Performance
Lee's Summit, MO
www.wilsonperformance.net
Member RZ500 Owners Group #573

slinger · #67 Post by **slinger** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 1:07 pm

wvwrz500n wrote:Gentlemen,
Let's see any other tuners around this board say that and then stand behind it.

I would

If I'd fucked up then I'd put it right.

Glyn

wvwrz500n · #68 Post by **wvwrz500n** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:40 pm

slinger wrote:
wvwrz500n wrote:Gentlemen,
Let's see any other tuners around this board say that and then stand behind it.
I would

If I'd fucked up then I'd put it right.

Glyn

Glyn,

You are a stand up tuner then. Glad to see that on here.

You do fine work from the looks of things too. I'd like to give you a call sometime to discuss some pipes stuff. PM me with your phone if you would.

Regards,
Bill Wilson
Wilson Performance
Lee's Summit, MO
www.wilsonperformance.net
Member RZ500 Owners Group #573

ricar · #69 Post by **ricar** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:09 pm

Glyn and Kenny do seem to be stand up guys. I have not dealt with either of them other than Glyn offering FREE advice that was actually helpful for which I am grateful. Too bad we have seen some on the site that seem to get reamed off the bat because what they say may not be accepted as the norm... Seems like the best way to do things with (some in ) this crowd is just not even sign up until you have the dyno charts to back your self up. Seems some here can't wait to see the out come of projects before they start bitching.

RuZty · #70 Post by **RuZty** » Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:03 am

I like seeing the work of talented professionals because in this particular arena I am not one. I like to do everything I can myself and spend a lot of time studying to make sure I am doing it right so I am always grateful when someone shares stuff like this. I have dealt with Glyn and Kenny, both top shelf guys, so thanks to you Bill for joining us also. I ported my own cylinders years ago and had the same concern MBSteve expressed since I had left that transfer to intake area similar to what you have. I've now got 25000km on them and they are in need of new pistons so fortunately they have held up. Nice bike you are putting together Brian, I bet you can't wait to get it finished.

steveloomis · #71 Post by **steveloomis** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:46 pm

I too am anxiously awaiting to see how well it runs. I have a set of cylinders longing for similar treatment.

BrianT · #72 Post by **BrianT** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:45 am

Went over to Bill's last night to see some progress!! The cylinders are back from the machine shop and look real nice. We had a couple of studs in the case snap off so those had to be removed and heli coiled. He bead blasted the cases to get them ready for paint.

Everything was masked up real well.

And then, shot with Dupli-color semi gloss engine paint.

It's gonna look real nice when everything goes back together soon!!

Here is a gratuitous shot of one of the new carbs next to the old ones...

Things are gonna start happening pretty fast now. Bill will start assembling the engine soon. And then the head will be sent out for it's final work...

JonW · #73 Post by **JonW** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:51 am

those carbs look hooooge... and very familiar LOL

jord-rz · #74 Post by **jord-rz** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:14 pm

I actually just bought some dupli-color high gloss engine enamel. Did you prime the cases before you painted them?

BrianT · #75 Post by **BrianT** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:34 pm

jord-rz wrote:I actually just bought some dupli-color high gloss engine enamel. Did you prime the cases before you painted them?

I know the instructions say to prime them first, but I have a buddy who paints for a living and he recommended this paint to me. He said to lay down a couple of very light coats first waiting 10 minutes in between. Then lay a third, wet covering coat and they will turn out great. So, that's how we did it. If it doesn't turn out well, it'll be Shawn's fault!!