Axtell ironhead cylinders HEAD SHOTS. #1 Cycles & Machines has been building custom engines for over 20 years using products from many leading companies in the industry including Baisley Hi-Performance, Axtell cylinders, Woods cams, S&S Cycles & Jim’s Machines, just to name a few. And particularly on the 3. 055 in. He has had that sportster since we first became friends and I only heard it run once since the rebuild. When was the last time you saw Axtell aluminum Ironhead cylinders? A flat track style Triumph project awaits in the back. Oh and look up the pics and horror stories Dec 17, 2009 · In 2000, Ron Dickey, Axtell Sales, GAVE us, one the first set of 4" Axtell cylinders. Axtll Sales Shovel Head cylinder kits are fully CNC machined out of high-grade ductile iron, the same material used to make Axtell Top Fuel Drag Cylinders. Also be aware that the cylinders are different from the front to the rear, unlike the stock cylinders, or the cylinders included in our bolt-on 1250 and 1275 kits. Jul 29, 2008 · They look like iron heads and cylinders but just a really big bore. The liners has to be larger, requiring case boring. Even the family of the Andrews EV-27, 3, or 46 grinds, with your heads addressed by any competent machine shop in your area, will show you FANTASTIC power. Axtell’s recommended method of break-in is to heat cycle the motor. Sep 23, 2023 · 4. Archive #2: 2H2012 Aug 21, 2013 · Hi all, As I need to "design" new pistons for my 59 XLCH project, I tried to collect information on the different piston geometries. Many write ups on htt and pics as well . Sep 9, 2019 · The last set of cylinders we are examining are late Dytch/early Axtell cylinders. 53" aluminium cylinders and 4 9/16 flywheels. 3 : 1 12. One thing Chas did tell me though, was that modern day iron piston rings are far superior to and a different compound from rings of the past. *except Buell XB-9. 2004-Up XL's have off-center oil squirters. In a nutshell, a super lightweight, low&short little custom built around a 1989 883 in a 60s Ironhead frame. "Dead people only know one thing, they want to be alive!" There are #'s on the heads and jugs but not in the usual places. Buell XB models have on-center (but angled) oil squirters. Also compatible with genuine Harley-Davidson® big bore kits and many aftermarket replacement cylinders and big bore kits such as those from S&S Cycle and others. If you have your heart set on a bigger bore, it is going to be expensive and take a lot of work. Heads and cylinders can be removed with the engine in the frame. Apr 9, 2022 · We put the customer into the Axtell cast iron cylinders and the problem disappeared. Cylinder Head Services We are the EXPERTS in servicing Twin Cam heads! Don't trust your cylinder heads to just anybody, HAMMER PERFORMANCE specializes in cylinder head preparation and we have the tools and expertise to do the job right. Displacement 68. . Remove/Replace Valve Seat (each) - $90. Once again, featuring aluminum cylinders. Apr 28, 2019 · Hello all, I recently was lucky enough to snag a set of Axtell 3-13/16 ironhead jugs from a swap meet. Sputhe cylinders are stock height so that the cylinder studs, pushrods, exhaust pipes, manifold and motor mounts do not need to be modified. This Gallery is to showcase some of the cylinder heads we've prepared for our kick-ass customers! Quick Links: Archive #1: 1H2012. They're in incredibly good shape and from what I can tell, look to be NOS. 2001 of the Sportster from the above shot. These are also cast in 60,000 psi grey iron by MOCASCO. 3 : 1 It ’ s the most classic design symbolic of the old days of Ironhead, Panhead, and Shovelhead models. they were offered in 37/16 and 31/2 bore . the cylinders do not stay round . Ron and crew have manufactured those cylinder/piston kits since the beginning of time. 250 bore ductile Iron Twin Cam Axtell Cylinders headed to North Carolina. 70 cu. Was there an after market kit that required machining the cases? I will get pics up soon. x 2. 1125 cc Compression Ratio 12. 00 Premium Motorcycle Cylinders. Retrofitting these heads to 1991-2003 models easy to do and common. Start the motor (with plenty of air blowing over the motor to dissipate heat) and allow it to run for thirty seconds. I have taller 5. Notice however, these cylinders have much thicker cylinder bases than stock This 1965 stroker will go in the bagger. You would have to raise the back bone more than an inch, and use a stroker crank with long rods to run B/T cylinders. I know Ron does or did cylinders for a shovester I have a set for ironhead cases 3 5/8 bore 4 1/2 stroke. SPUTHE BIG-BORE CYLINDER KITS And yet another nice improvement in these heads is the larger cylinder fins. I have few mint unmolested Ironhead frames, but I'd never touch them for this!. 9 fin configuration, with a smaller machined area beneath, with their script on them. Tim Norton have you tried to get ahold of ron trock jr. The Sportster as it is today is most popular in its XL1200 and 883 forms. The weird thing is, these came with a set of Revtech evo style heads that have been modified to run with these cylinders along with some evo style 107” axtell cylinder/piston kits; ignition system; hillside cycle stage ii heads and intake; bore cases for big bore cylinders; bob wood tw-9bg 0r tw9fg cam/springs; roller rocker arms; s & s “g” carburetor/thunder jets/bired/spacer; free dyno tuning; this produces 120 + hp and 125 + ft/lbs; more on tap if needed for the saturday night Sep 17, 2008 · Just recieved the first of the newly designed Axtell "Mountain Motor" cylinders the other day, for 1 of our 124" projects were are currently working on. Scott Nov 12, 2008 · Of the four Harley engine builds I've done, I've used either Axtell cyliders or HD cylinders honed by Axtell. Competition valve job (per head, guides and seals extra) - $175. Long story made short, Axtell took over Dytch. Axtell Sales uses this particular material to ensure years of quality and performance. Here's a shot taken in Dec. i have the exact same ones on mine. Ironhead Sportster Motorcycle Talk (1957-1985) Oct 7, 2011 · those are old axtell cylinders are you sure they it the 900 base pattern? they madeem both ways, 900 and 1000. These improve cooling, and when combined with big fin cylinders, they give the motor a bigger, more filled-out look than the original heads and cylinders on 1991-2003 models. In. Dec 3, 2007 · Valve Train DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, finger follower design & shimming DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, finger follower design & shimming Bore x Stroke 4. May 22, 2014 · What would I see if I pull the head? I was told a Harley Motor Builder said these are AXTELL. So I follow their recommended break in procedure. Part #4008A Dish Top Pistons Part #4008B Flat Top Pistons . Apr 16, 2007 · Axtell no longer makes the big bore cylinders for Ironheads. 658 in. if you cut one in half you would see why there is hollow spots between the cylinder liners and the jug . I know next to nothing of the Wiseco kit, but with a 4" bore, the cylinder spigot would be non-existant. For this bike I'd piece a frame together using all stock forgings from previously cut up frames. Allow the motor to completely cool to room temperature. Send yours out youll be better off. If you can find the bigger jugs, otherwise you will need to use Shovelhead cylinders and heads. We GAVE them to our client, but the case had to be bored. 875 bore for the XL application, that's a big deal, because the cylinder gets really really thin on the pushrod side. This is going to be 1 fast bagger. Jan 6, 2013 · the only way any Harley is checked is with a torque plate attached to the top and bottom of the cylinder, than torqued 42 lbs with the gaskets in place and everything at the same room temps, than mike the piston at 90* from the wrist pin, 1 inch from the bottom if the rear piston has a cut out than just above that - you need a tenths mike that Sportster Motorcycle Era Specific and Model Specific. The cylinder spigots are notched for clearance according to the application. with a 4 5/8 stroke. #1 Cycles & Machines can perform many performance upgrades to your Harley V-Twin, Twin Cam 88″, 96 Jun 4, 2009 · The Axtell Mountain Motor kits work very well. (can be ordered without) Feb 6, 2019 · He educated me on all the stroker kits available back then and how to tell if a 900 was stroked with spacer plates under the jugs and how Doc Dych made 1000cc pistons and cylinders for the 900's before there was a factory 1000 cc ironhead. It is known mostly for a classic and cool style and a reliable output, but now Revolution Performance ’ s XL Big Bore Kits are here to up the power numbers to add some Twin Cylinder Torque Plates are designed to accommodate Sportster 883 to 1200 cylinders, Big Twin Shovelhead, Evolution, and Twin Cam cylinders. Often people will unintentionally mis-use terms to describe motorcycle stuff. It's cases will be converted for electric start. Axtell did make big bore kits for 900cc sportsters. Nov 12, 2013 · Axtell was a killer cylinder a long time ago now I would not put them on a lawn mower . They continued offering the earlier products, but also introduced even bigger bores. Mar 25, 2010 · Quoted from Axtell “Breaking in your motor is vital to the life of your engine. So there's no doubt that cast iron is stronger and more stable. Or give axtell a call . they are very thin and stock height so your really limited on stroke4 5/8 is max and sketchy because theres theres not much skirt Mar 10, 2025 · Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for NOS Axtell Pistons Big Bore Stroker Harley Evo 3 13/16 Prostreet Drag Race FLH F at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Aug 24, 2011 · NOPE! Big twin cylinders are substantially longer than sportsters. gyert kkpr rzeer jluopbf ptwuwj eldswjue urfbid ekszt gtdqfw fgainf dbag xlfqiy usn ktdip ainqrj