JamesC-120 204 #1 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) About a year ago I bought an 18hp Kohler Command and I had a raider 12 that needed an engine so I put the two together and the thing is a beast. Well the 18hp never ran like it did from the factory, just wasn't quite right. And trust me I did everything to it and nothing fixed it. Well about 2 weeks ago I got a new 27hp Kohler Command for $250! Was defective from the factory and wouldn't run. So I decided the 27hp would be a good swap for the 18hp. So I did. All that was wrong with the 27 was the oil pressure sensor was bad. Edited January 22, 2017 by JamesC-120 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #2 Posted January 22, 2017 Great buy...They don`t happen often, enjoy... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #3 Posted January 22, 2017 Old saying around ... with no ...it never happened. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC-120 204 #4 Posted January 22, 2017 Pictures are up now! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #5 Posted January 22, 2017 Wondering... was the height of the exhaust built to fit the garage door opening? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,146 #6 Posted January 22, 2017 Very cool! Time for a new decal kit!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC-120 204 #7 Posted January 22, 2017 The exhaust clears by at least 6" but I did not think about that when I built it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #8 Posted January 22, 2017 after paying no attention toexhaust height is that weights tucked under the seat pan,???? How does that work????? NEAT !!!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #9 Posted January 22, 2017 40 minutes ago, 857 horse said: is that weights tucked under the seat pan,???? I`d like to see pictures of how there fastened... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC-120 204 #10 Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Yes there are weights under there. I welded a tube between the two pieces of metal under the seat and then welded a nut in the end of each side of the tube so I could bolt the weights on. There are six 30lb weights and then a bunch of old wheel weights in the middle. Edited January 22, 2017 by JamesC-120 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #11 Posted January 22, 2017 Nice neat job. Never saw weights like that.... Could this be the first "Raider 27" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC-120 204 #12 Posted January 22, 2017 I'm sure it is the first. I haven't seen a lot of square hoods with vtwins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 26,146 #13 Posted January 22, 2017 That is COOL! Nice Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prondzy 3,883 #14 Posted January 22, 2017 Looks good james! Hopefully that stack has a little more support this year for plowing. So what did you do with the 18hp?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC-120 204 #15 Posted January 22, 2017 I cleaned the 18hp up really nice and put it on Craigslist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #16 Posted January 22, 2017 Interesting, I like that! Probably a blast to ride Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #17 Posted January 22, 2017 1 hour ago, JamesC-120 said: I'm sure it is the first. I haven't seen a lot of square hoods with vtwins. Or, roundhoods either... ...maybe we should start a club. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesC-120 204 #18 Posted January 22, 2017 How many HP is that Kohler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #19 Posted January 22, 2017 How does that work????? NEAT !!!!! Just when WE knew we have seen it all............It stairs back at us and says....LOOK AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,im impressed,, Howard 857 Horse.....in Stafford,Va 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
