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I have a pair of Cresent sidecutters that belonged to my father with the same pattern on the handles. I have several sets of cutters Dads old ones are my favourites.

Thanks Jim. The cam timing PDF would be a good addition in the Tech section.

A quick check. On a stock bike with #1 at TDC the mechanical advance drive pin hole in the cam should be a 6 o'clock. If it isn't your cam timing is out. I cant advice about points plate position.

Thank you all for the reviews I will pass them on.

If you are learning to lockwire here are some tips. If using standard XS rear sprocket bolts tighten them to torque. Work out which pairs of flats on the bolt head you need the holes in and mark . Doing 2 bolts at a time. Undo the bolts drill and replace taking note which bolt came from where...

I was asked about using one of these systems for GS 1000 Classic Road Race outfit. I have no experience with Dynatek ignitions or the Vendor 4 into 1. Gentlemen what are your experiences with them particularly in relation to GS Suzukis...

Still quietly working on these carbs. No JJJ needles available here in NZ, I tried to order from Allens in the UK (during November 2023) they have them on backorder and when I asked of a ETA no reply. That was disappointing and I wont waste my time with them again. Jets R us have them and I was...

Not for Hughs specifically but I set all inductive ignition pickups to 0.4mm. As an aside I have been told on early CDI ignitions the timing could be altered slightly by adjusting the size of the gap.

Have a look at their website. They make 2 types red box and blue box. Decide what type of type you want then look up the coil specs.http://www.boyerbransden.com/coils_ballast_resistors_plug.html There are some review threads on here about the Trispark.

Bolt 9 in this drawing https://images.cmsnl.com/img/partslists/yamaha-xs650-1977-usa-cylinder-xs650dee006501f_bigyau0812a-7_34b3.gif Then look at part number and decode https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs650-1977-usa_model8639/partslist/A-07.html From the CSML parts drawing it is a M6 x 35.

Ok. That is the complete opposite of my experience. I run them in classic road race sidecars they get abused every start. I regard them as a install adjust and clutch slip gone. I have used them in my latest build (880cc) without hesitation.

Good to here you bike is running.Two things to consider. Oil: I was told by a cam grinder to only use mineral oil on his built up and reground cams. Clutch: have you considered an eight plate clutch. The alto plates are thinner and on early clutches require no machining. I use them and they are...

I have seen tidier rats nests than that wiring. Good job on sorting that to get the motor cranking. Xs's turned into scramblers look great, watching with interest.

Try Cruzin image .. https://www.cruzinimage.net/category/item/itemgenre/motorcycle/yamaha/front-forks-yamaha/

Dunc the Swing arm is off a Kawasaki ZXR or ZZR 600 with the monoshock mounts removed and shock mounts welded on. Its been so long since it was done I ha to look up my build thread on this site.