K Magnum Harley

I've been squirreling parts away for this for quite some time. I saw one of these motors on the net, then in Greasy Kulture and from then I was hooked. there doesn't seem to be many about, but like all things, as soon as you think you have found something that hasn't been done I've found pictures of at least 6 engines - 2 of which seem to have been running.

The bottom end was picked up from an "interesting" polish mechanic in Peterborough 2 years or so ago. After sounding me out and showing him this blog, I passed the "test" and left with polish slash metal CD's as well. The mag is the leftover from the toddy framed bike that went to pastures new in 2015, and the top end was sourced from the states. I also have a set of NOS shiny heads on their way from the states - not sure if i'll run them as I quite like the look of these heads (they haven't been run either). If your ever looking for K model heads, they do tend to crack radially out from the plug hole - so worth a good inspection.

I've been digging into how to get these motors to run. You may know that i'm no mechanic or engine builder, but I've been trying to find all info I can on these motors.

The big issue seemed to be the angle of the tappets, with some digging I found that the WR tappet lifter blocks seem to be a good match, and there was great info (along with the chance to purchase cams and lifter blocks) at www.enfieldracing.com . These guys also have a little download on the K Magnum motor - and they recommend KHK cams to be used.

WL's have a reputation of not being the best lubricated engines - so when I've saved some more pennies I'll be ordering an improved oil pump and scavenger from Sweden.

At present the motor is in my office looking all pretty; and I'll slowly be amassing parts when funds allow. The frame is an original harley WL and for now there is a chopped BSA Bantam (D1) tank which has been split sitting on there.

Knuck progress

Knuck taking shape, plenty of repop parts, seems to be the way to go - the original parts are just going up and up in price, and when i'm hacking most of them to death - whats the point? the metal in the new ones is often a lot better to weld as well. 

I have a high shouldered 21" front wheel to be built up as well. The 19" rear is a little different, but with the matching front looking a bit chunkier - it should look good.

At the moment i have a set of VL springers on the front, need to spend some time getting the VL girder figured out...

Hillclimber tank - hand oil pump

Sneaked my first time working on the bikes in too long this week. the hillclimber works on a total loss system which i'm still figuring out, but it was clear that I needed to install a hand pump into the tank.
I turned up a bung, and grafted it into the tank. Then to make it a bit more pleasing to the eye  attacked it with a die grinder. Still work to do, but getting there slowly.

Motortechnic MFG Knuckle Motor

Got the knucklehead delivered in bits - also ordered the ali heads, and Baz will be building it up for me.

were both suitably impressed by the quality and detail in this motor, ok - its a lot of money, but not that much more than an S&S Knuckle. There is no comparison for me between the 2 box fresh motors.

Handshift pan style wassell

this was done a couple of months ago, but babies have got in the way of updates.

Had the idea in my head to graft in the handshift details from a pan tank into a wassell. I've also put the through tank fuel stop in as well. Really pleased with how its come out already. Still need to sort out the fixing mounts.