Recent content by lhaolpa

I saw one with scrambler pipes like the old Honda 305s,looked great/

Sounds great! Count me in.

You can also use the rubber carb boots and put a sleeve in to space out the boot for the pods to attach. Mine was so hard that I didn't need a sleeve,but I used UNI socks. lha

If you're having smoke blowing back from the intakes,it's got to come from somewhere.The valves or pistons could release pressure and escape the intake.If the smoke is coming from the crankcase vent,you have excessive blow-by from the rings.The low compression shows either worn valves or...

With a small metal brake,you should be able to make about anything you want. I think Harbor Freight has a small one for sale. Good luck lha

Nobody knows the reason for such long delays except the delayer. When in business,I got a lot of my jobs from clients,frustrated with contractors that failed to finish or even start projects.This would be a great opportunity for someone to start a business of this type,and get the business lost...

I use left hand bits rather than risk breaking the ease-out[done it a few times],and usually before it drills all the way through,it breaks loose. lha

I have an old crock pot that just had the top come apart,so I bought the wife a new one,and put the old one to use as a parts cleaner.It works well with a top I made from wood.I have used it with carbs,bolts,etc. Works well with dawn soap,pinesol,and simple green,etc. lha

Regarding the small battery,You can use two small 12v batteries in parallel,or two small6v batteries in series,and have plenty of power to use the starter.Putting one battery in one small place,and the other hidden in another[especially with gel batteries]place out of the way.This way,you can...

I think the kit you offer is a great deal,considering the price[retail]of the tubing used,bending,prepping,etc.The plugs and shocks fabbed rounds out the kit well and is a real good kit for the price.Many people not familiar with the cost of setting up a business think that you don't have...

I was in business as a contractor on South Padre Island until having a severe auto accident.I juggled jobs like a circus performer,but always kept going,telling clients that I would have to wait a while,as I was very busy. Some of them[rich ones] informed me that I "had" to get started the next...

I think,like the other guy said,now would be a good time to get a lawyer in the mix,if for no better reason than to get "your foot in the door"in case of bankruptcy action so at least you can get your bike back,probably untouched. lha

I recently got a seat off a 1100,a solo seat for $7.00 on ebay,and will use it on a slow-going build similar to many on here.It's a xs400rj seca,but the info here is great,so I come here to get more ideas.You guys have some great threads and info that also apply to my bike.Thanks lha

Glad to hear that you sorted out one problem. A lot of the time,it happens like that,fix one problem,and another rears it's ugly head.If stretching the spring made it worse,I would think that a new spring would fix it.Good luck. lha

The markings on the hex head will be slashes at the points of the hex,or numeric markings will be there.I don't know about European bolts and how they would be marked.Ask someone where you buy the bolts. Good luck. lha