Recent content by skippythedog

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    My rephased Cafe Racer build is complete

    No pic, but only cuz I gave it to a buddy for his. Real simple though. Just pull the cap off and work the key. You'll see the square tab/latch the key operates. Just grind away the nose of the lid till you can get your finger in there. It's real easy to push when you apply downward force on the...
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    My rephased Cafe Racer build is complete

    Nice job....I'm completing one that is very similar including the 750 tank. Where is that filler from and how attached? I used the stock one, eliminating the need for key use by grinding away a finger hole in the front/underside of the cap so you can just release the catch. How did you plug your...
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    Praise to new owners of Mikes XS

    I'm glad RFLIVES is getting such great service. I don't get his diatribe about people "trolling" on his thread. If it's about Mikesxs customer service, good or bad, it's relevant here. My experiences have not been good. I spent $1402 over the course of several weeks for one bike project. This...
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    Billet top triple clamp,

    Re: thick or thin clamps....Just my .02. You can't please everyone but remember, one of the tricky things to do to a cafe, stock or tracker xs, is to install 13.5" shocks, raising the rear end. Many xs riders are older (chunkier) and enjoy the extra travel. This, in conjuction w/ a mandatory...
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