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Machine replied to the thread Standard bike, 16” rear fit?.

When you did, was the rear end noticeably lower ? Any pics ? :)

MaxPete liked gggGary's post in the thread 2019 Vintage Yamaha Rally.

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XSLeo replied to the thread Broke a piece off my bike, can I still ride it??.

If you remove the cap bolt, Clean the area very well, and I mean very well, It can be JB Welded to a near perfect repair. It needs to be...

peanut liked Superjet's post in the thread Broke a piece off my bike, can I still ride it??.

No one touches either of my bikes and for this exact reason. Too bad its busted up pretty good. Dont know how much damage until you...

Jim liked MaxPete's post in the thread What have you done to your XS today?.

No no no - it was all Lakeview and his skill, hard work and determination. All I did was stop by, give it a couple of squeezes and...

gggGary liked Jim's post in the thread clurch damper springs.

I don't think it would be a good idea. They're absorbing/dampening the crank pulses that are gonna go through the tranny if you remove...

MaxPete replied to the thread What have you done to your XS today?.

No no no - it was all Lakeview and his skill, hard work and determination. All I did was stop by, give it a couple of squeezes and...

gggGary replied to the thread 2019 Vintage Yamaha Rally.

Link to order a shirt https://www.vintageyamaharally.com/shop-1

Jim liked gggGary's post in the thread clurch damper springs.

https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-clutch-hub-cush-spring-repair-kit.html Springs breaking happens, but it's not super common.

MaxPete liked lakeview's post in the thread What have you done to your XS today?.

[ATTACH] New Tire - Old Wheel I thought I was being thrifty when I changed my mind about what wheel to put the new tire on, so after...

gggGary liked jetmechmarty's post in the thread 2019 Vintage Yamaha Rally.

The shirt sale ends on the 31st. That means this is the last week to get one. Get on board now.

gggGary replied to the thread clurch damper springs.

https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-clutch-hub-cush-spring-repair-kit.html Springs breaking happens, but it's not super common.

Jim replied to the thread clurch damper springs.

I don't think it would be a good idea. They're absorbing/dampening the crank pulses that are gonna go through the tranny if you remove...

gggGary liked Jim's post in the thread Mike's Swingarm pivot bolt threads.

Count out 10 threads on the bolt (first thread is zero). measure the distance from the 0 (zero) thread to the 10 thread. Divide that by...

Jim liked G_YamTech_314's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

I used a pick, but did the same thing. Had a paper cup laying around, filled it with some spray paint and dripped it in to just about...

Jim liked gggGary's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

You can be real neat if you wrap one layer of fine rag (say pillowcase, tee shirt is too stretchy) on a stick add (not too much) solvent...

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clurch damper springs

Something I've been wondering, could you make solid pieces and get rid of the damper springs if you have a cush on the rear wheel? I...

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gggGary replied to the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

You can be real neat if you wrap one layer of fine rag (say pillowcase, tee shirt is too stretchy) on a stick add (not too much) solvent...

59Tebo liked gggGary's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

if it's laying flat I rattlecan in the can cap and paint brush it into the letters real heavy, makes a nice smooth glossy face.

gggGary liked G_YamTech_314's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

I used a pick, but did the same thing. Had a paper cup laying around, filled it with some spray paint and dripped it in to just about...

gggGary liked Superjet's post in the thread Broke a piece off my bike, can I still ride it??.

No one touches either of my bikes and for this exact reason. Too bad its busted up pretty good. Dont know how much damage until you...

59Tebo liked Mailman's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

No no , not at all. Happy you shared your success. I’m enjoying your posts. :)

59Tebo liked G_YamTech_314's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

Hopefully (although I never met him here, or in person) I've given most of you only good vibes! Did not mean to bring sadness to anyone....

gggGary liked DogBunny's post in the thread Broke a piece off my bike, can I still ride it??.

Hard to tell for sure from the pics, but it looks to me like the threaded hole was damaged and repaired with JB-Weld. Simplest fix...

59Tebo liked Mailman's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

Man Jim, We’re on the same wavelength. I was just looking at Part Deux , in fact I book marked it because I want to re read the whole...

59Tebo liked Jim's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

I highly recommend Robins 2 bike threads. You'll learn a lot from them. On the road again at 40.............the bike that is On the...

G_YamTech_314 replied to the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

I used a pick, but did the same thing. Had a paper cup laying around, filled it with some spray paint and dripped it in to just about...

gggGary liked G_YamTech_314's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

Back at it again with some of my spare time. Decided to just go all out on this guy all day today and got it looking pretty good. Can't...

Jim liked gggGary's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

if it's laying flat I rattlecan in the can cap and paint brush it into the letters real heavy, makes a nice smooth glossy face.

gggGary liked Jim's post in the thread Yam_Tech314's official build thread.

Works good, Just make sure it's an "engine paint." Mask a rectangle around the letters, spray a coupls coats, then use a rag dampened...