06-02-2017, 08:12 AM
Chris Marchand saw that I was looking for a clean GEM open header for my new 610 Bender. He kindly sent me one of his. I got it yesterday, and it's the exact one I wanted, it's NOS, and will polish up better than new. I just want to say a big "Thank you" to Chris. I only have a few pieces to go right now to complete the Photon. The CT wheels George Sellon sent are down at RestoCycle in Tucson getting vapor blasted, and will be back here in a few days for paint. The dual HL top plate for the Tom Kelley manifold is finished by Joel Christians, and the gaskets were beautifully cut by Waterjet Cutting, Inc. in Albuquerque for the YZ reed in the new manifold. Mr. Bonbright has done amazing things with the 610, and it's almost ready. He really IS the Engine Master! I still have to get a new clutch from Jim Donovan, and the Cheng Shin rear tires, but things are progressing! Thanks to all who've helped so much! Now, all I gotta do is cajole Pruit into getting his sister Photon up and going. Ted