Continuing the Winter Project

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Continuing the Winter Project

Waco750F
Okay, the seat should be here today and I'm finished with the "Winter Project" code-named Solstice.  The plan is to get a few miles on the bike, get the carbs cleaned/rejetted for the new pipe but I have yet to really evaluate the suspension.  I need to get that sorted out before moving to the next phase on the bike.

I've done some reading about 836 kits, 826 pistons, mild cams, port/polish the heads, etc.. But I do not have the tools or experience in building the 750; were it a 302, 289, or 351, it wouldn't be a problem.  I believe there may be a source in Austin that may do engine performance builds but, quite frankly, what good is power if you can't keep it on the ground?

Recommendations for piston/cc displacement, cams, valve train, and head service would be appreciated.  
Ride safe, always!
Curt
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OK, I know we like to keep it in house, so to speak, but;
Source for very comprehensive rebuild book.
http://www.sohc4shop.com/catalog/index.php

Head work, maybe pricier than some, be second to none.
JMR Porting email should still be  jmrieck1@comcast.net  Phone#  (508) 479-9627

The book is by an extremely knowledgeable person, especially with the earlier sohc bikes, and since not much was changed, this book should still give a wealth of info. The price is rather high, until you compare it to a set of intake manifolds!

Mike at JMR is probably considered in the top 5 of head porters for the 750. You might find the porting service cheaper elsewhere, but it isn't likely to be better. And he does different stages of porting, from a mild cleanup of casting marks and such, to very open ports. His CB puts out around 100 hp, rear wheel, last I knew.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!