79 Special II RestoCustom "Doomy"

Top speed? Just kidding at you guys.. But I will hope to see 110 mph again one of these days.
My 78E rapped out just about there up on Mt. Hood highway a few years ago, but that killed the electrical system that day and it was a good thing home was down hill from where it did die.
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They even threw in a free hat!
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650Central.com , is that in Canada? How was the shipping rate ?
I'm only recently buying online and also experiencing the great "wrong" item mix ups and follow up call.
And I live right in the West Coast City "Porch Pirate" zone on top..
Yes, they even have a name. They'll pick a package right off your porch. Had to buy 2 orders of UNI 4200 air filters just to actually acquire one set.
It's a real pisser to be at work knowing you have to get to your porch before the thieves do
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650Central.com , is that in Canada? How was the shipping rate ?
I'm only recently buying online and also experiencing the great "wrong" item mix ups and follow up call.
And I live right in the West Coast City "Porch Pirate" zone on top..
Yes, they even have a name. They'll pick a package right off your porch. Had to buy 2 orders of UNI 4200 air filters just to actually acquire one set.
It's a real pisser to be at work knowing you have to get to your porch before the thieves do
:cussing:

Hi Machine,
how many packages of fecal matter would it take to discourage them?
 
So, in the end of the afternoon. I didn't order an aftermarket sprocket. I did find the NOS OEM black Yamaha 32 T rear for $25 + $10 shipping on Ebay.
Yes, a 32 tooth so I will be using my best practicted tuning skills on the BS38's and point ignition timing, all of which is in great shape. I will give this Solo seated Cafe'ish , 16" rear tire shod XS a good shot at some top speed. If it's up to it, I'll gladly try to ring it out somewhere
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Thirty Two tooth rear sprocket, NOS Yamaha, showed on my porch Friday. :thumbsup:
I compared the diameters of the 34 tooth original sprocket. Liked it and moved forward. Fit the hub Perfectly !
I had to scuff and clean the rear brake drum a bit and clean the shafts and such. Turned out just fine as the rear brake now feels very solid, even, and strong! Fine EBC shoes came with the project.
Carefully aligning all the rear axle shaft components at around the 4th axle mark back turned out to be just right for chain tension. Very pleased about that axle location in the adjustment range.
Nice Hardware upgrades again plucked out of my dwindling hardware stashes...
Here are some pics of a great turnout out back.
However, while setting the chain tension and checking front chain guide clearance... here's where the setback of the day showed up.
Cleaning the countershaft sprocket area behind the sprocket revealed how this bike must have died, the wire harness from the stator behind and under the chain have a rub thru into 2 of the rectifier white wires. This took some time to open up and clean off in preparation for a splice/repair.
So the rear fender got side lined one more time as I just ran out of time. It is on there but wrestling back as I attempt to align two of my custom drilled slot/holes lol..
I think I will create a seat mounting system of rubber on blocks under the seat and a release/strap rear anchor.
Final Pic today , I have to run -RT
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Stator wire loom which was discovered to be rubbed by the chain previously was a "good find" even though another time delay wasn't on the list. Kinda my fault for not cleaning under the sprocket/guide before.
Doing all the small hard to see work anymore takes more careful planning. Here I've scissored into the rub zone to look. Use Your Cell Phone Camera to help !!
A blown up pic reveals the details.
Lucky again to see that this just needs a bandaid..
What is the toughest epoxy like silicone stuff to protect these two unbroken wires ? Then a proper wrap with Gorilla tape like the other areas protected at bends and rub points and such on the main harness elsewhere.
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(Jims rewind rotor will Power Thru this just fine)
Thanks again -RT
 
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79 Special II Resto Cafemod "Doomy" fits as a new thread title.
I've had it with the up till now "rescue" talk.. the PO was destroying a perfectly good XS plain and simple so , Over..
Here are as picked up vs as is pics
 

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That’s a good catch on the wiring , on my ‘77 the little metal clip that holds that wiring loom in place snapped right off the first time I touched it. I had to make sure to secure the loom after that. I’m really digging this bike, and you are quite the detective rooting out all these NOS parts! Carry on! :thumbsup:
 
I like the way you have the bars now, different without being too different. Also like the stock position of the foot controls and pegs.

I like the option of being able to stand on the pegs and use the suspension of my knees and legs for that unseen dead or live racoon etc. in the road.
Mrtwowheel,
For standing up WITHOUT pulling or pushing on the handlebars, i.e disturbing the steering, the stock pegs are WAY too far forward, unless you sit on the tank.
The pegs should ideally be directly below the rider's COG in the actual riding position. That means you should basically be able to lift your butt from the seat without supporting yourself on the handlebars. With low Euro style bars, that means the pegs need to be located near the peg mounting studs in my case (Just over 5'9", 220 lbs)
Most rearset pegs for the XS is even further back than what I just described, so will not be ideal for standing up either.
Anyway, that's my take on footpeg positioning. I guess big adventure bikes like a BMW GS has a good peg position for both standing and sitting.
 
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