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Dick, Yes, all 3 angles do come in on stock valve size with the New3Acut. You just have to set the cutters right. The problem is usually pitting. That's when having a oversize valve can really help without having to sink the valve. I have some nos 27.5mm ex. Valves that are probably aftermarket? THe...

Going with oversize valve gives room for the 60......

Tim

I angle the cylinder head using adjustable fixture plate. True, to go through all this effort I normally install fresh guides that's had a tapered reamer bored after installation. What makes this so trick is the pilot is captured by special collet holder above the cutting head. Of course you know th...

Dick, I do a fair amount of head work on the mill using www.new3acut.com cutting system, which is similar to Neway but with all 3 angles in one shot. By using the bounce spring under the cutting head it illuminates chatter when letting off the seat. Once you get the cutters setup it produces a perfe...

Jon,
I emailed you an eye full. Yes, it's worth ever hour in the end.

Best,
Tim

jmn wrote:wow - 2 '61's - I'd love to see them if you care to post any pix. Good luck with the mufflers. It sounds like an impossible task - maybe that's why it takes so long...but worth it I'm sure.

Hi Jon, Oh yes I remember now. I still have all the molds for making those, but most people don't know or care about correct grips on early bikes. But they sure do look better and as a bonus more comfortable than the waffle grip. I restored 2 more S/S sets earlier this year for both my '61 cb72s. Bu...

Nice looking early CB and script grips you got there, what year is your bike?

Tim