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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Bullets, blades and wire..
      Like what fits what?
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Let's See The XS's.
      Shoes aren’t red. :)
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Fork rebuild questions..
      I replaced sacked springs as well. Fortunately, I had good used OE springs on hand.
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread New Toy.
      Is this a reference to Chinesium or other second rate junk?
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Bullets, blades and wire..
      You have to use the right tool for the job. I have the right tools. My crimp connections are 100%. You aren’t going to pull them apart...
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Fork rebuild questions..
      I might experiment with MikesXS knockoff emulators. I have RaceTech on my XS11. It’s not in the same league as progressive springs. For...
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Fork rebuild questions..
      I might experiment with MikesXS knockoff emulators. I have RaceTech on my XS11. It’s not in the same league as progressive springs. For...
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Bullets, blades and wire..
      I believe 18 ga will get the job done. Here is a link for tin plated wire. It should last 40 years or more if your bike doesn’t live...
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Bullets, blades and wire..
      Don’t crimp and solder. Just make proper crimps, or solder. Don’t do both. Crimp connections are more resistant to breaking than solder...
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      Reward your family by staying safe on that thing. Motorcycles are dangerous. You can make it less so. Enjoy your motorcycle!
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread New Machine unfamiliar with.
      Your lower sidecover is missing. Heritage Specials have upper and lower sidecovers on each side. (1982 & 1983). The left lower is the...
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Fork rebuild questions..
      Ah. I thought they were six to eight inches shorter than the OEM springs. I could be remembering what I read on the XS11 forum rather...
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      I’d love to know what it is. I could have use for it. I’d love to know how to remove dielectric grease as well. Contact cleaner doesn’t...
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Fork rebuild questions..
      OE springs are progressive. Treat Progressive the same way. The Progressive spring will be shorter than OE. You’ll need to add that much...
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      jetmechmarty replied to the thread Just introducing myself..
      Hagons are good on this bike too. It just weighs 100 lbs more than the old Triumphs.
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