Hi All, I'm new to the group and hope that joining here is the first step to Parilla ownership. When I first got into classic motorcycles in the late 1980's...
I'm looking for a local place (Seattle) that will strip some old tanks, frame and fenders in preparation for painting. I'm going to try my hand at painting...
Glad to have you aboard Matt. Parilla hi cam bikes come available occasionaly and this is forum is one of the best places to keep asking on a regular basis....
PJ Johnson
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Dec 4, 2004 4:02 am
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Hello, just got the big, round Parilla service signs that Mike had commissioned. The quality is amazing. These things are made from thick metal and a porcelain...
hello cost of sign? size? thanks belisletrixie@... wrote: Hello, just got the big, round Parilla service signs that Mike had commissioned. The quality is...
Mr. Kohlmetz, could you please email me. I have deleted your email address by mistake. Thanks. Link __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo!...
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Dec 8, 2004 11:41 am
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May I wish all of you the very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year,whatever it brings. Get out and ride those bikes (when its warmer for some) Good...
How many of us ride our bikes on the road or on the track ? It would be interesting to know how many are used,and what the annual mileage is for those that are...
When I get my Parilla I will ride it. The Metralla gets use, the Velocette gets use, the Parilla will get use! Matt ... __________________________________ Do...
... Both. Giro & trackdays at Donington & Aintree. ... I think the question is answered by the deafening silence Bob. My cycle speedo on the 175 MSDS registers...
Hello, How many ride? The only people that come to mind that ride Parillas in the USA on a regular basis is probably P.J. Johnson and Dave Chrone. I think I...
Poor my Parilla have been in the shed for more than ten years. Not read to ride. But I am getting my own little workshop ready and will get one on the road...
Is it time to order up a new stash of copper 250 head gaskets? They came is two thicknesses: .300 and .500 " Would need to place an order of at least 10. Cost...
David Chrone
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Dec 14, 2004 3:34 am
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Copper Gaskets Unltd. Lani Visconti 7372 W Tether Trail Peoria AZ 85383 623 561 8399 gasketman@... Lani can make you a solid copper one of any thickness...
PJ Johnson
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Dec 14, 2004 3:37 am
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I didn't mean to step on your group order Dave. Since you last ordered Gaskets from Copper Gaskets Unlimited, they now have a process that allows them to...
PJ Johnson
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Dec 14, 2004 3:42 am
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Thanks Dave , I will talk to my friend that's building the engine and see what thickness I need. The engine is standard bore with stock cylinder head. ...
Thanks for the info PJ, I will determine what I need and contact him.. Regards, Phil ... From: PJ Johnson To: parilla@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December...
Hi Phil, The .500 " measurement is closest to stock. With an order of 10 the cost comes down a bit. Mike mcGarry recently inquired. Maybe there are some others...
David Chrone
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Dec 14, 2004 3:44 pm
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Check back with PJ or myself after Christmas. We are currently working on replacement valves and guides with a 7mm stem (instead of 7.5mm) that will use valve...
... Thats a major gasket Dave, do you supply extended pushrods too?...... :o) ... I'll take a few of the thicker ones, say 4. ... The 36mm head, 7.5mm stem 250...
... You're right! Now taking special orders on long pushrods. Make that .050" and .030" ... I will put you down dude. ... I get my Duc single valve guides...
Phil I used a Z1300 head gasket on a 175 and I think it was a wee bit bigger. Not much, maybe a few mil. How much bigger is the 250. The Z1300 is a 6 cylinder...
Carl Askew
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Dec 14, 2004 7:26 pm
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Actually I've been just thinking about it, the Z1300 has the same size pistons as the Z650..............so the Z750 head gaskets might be the right size for...
Carl Askew
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Dec 14, 2004 8:00 pm
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PJ Johnson
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Dec 14, 2004 9:03 pm
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... Great advice coming in, nice to see Parilla people are still alive and well. I am going to tell my mechanic to use his head and come up with some ideas....
... I note we are discussing basics - how to get the bikes up off their knees & barking - & make them run long & strong. Between us we have solved many of the...
