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This is one very cool project. Very impressed!

The 70 cylinder head had noise suppressors between the fins. That's a dead giveaway for a correct 70 engine. The needle bearing top end was changed mid production in 1970. When that bearing failed it could destroy the engine, even putting the rod through the case, so if you have needle bearings...

I just finished the restoration of a 900 Kaw and was amazed with the availability of parts. Kawasaki themselves have very little for the bike but the aftermarket with reproduction parts is amazing. You can literally buy any part you need. From painted body sets with new tank and covers to a...

Beautiful survivor. Don't take a lower offer. It's worth it.

After reading about the process, it sounds like the water and soap are degreasing while the glass beads are cleaning the surface. I do believe you can accomplish the same by using usual degreasing procedures and then soda blasting. And soda blasting is not nearly as abrasive as a glass bead. And...

The 73 TX650 carries an S650 vin. Not 447. That started in 74.

Not a toolbox item, but I think a compressor is an absolute must. It is needed for cleaning, painting, blasting, inflating, and running pnuematic tools.

I have 5 XSs at the moment. I plan on reducing that number over the next year, but how can it be a motorcycle if it doesn't ever get to run? Motorcycles were designed and built to run. That is their purpose so, as the saying goes, ride 'em, don't hide 'em! By the way. I have seen Shovel...

The Pagan Gold can be anything from butterscotch to a translucent yellow depending on how you mix it with your clear. I had to play with the mix to get a match. Like I said, you've got to like to shoot candy. It takes patience to mix and match.

The color is not that hard to duplicate if you like shooting candies. The first thing you will need is a good piece of original color to match with. Use House Of Kolor Fine Silver Base Coat after you shoot and mask the white. Next mix House of Kolor Pagan Gold Candy with your clear and test...

Can't wait to see the finished product! I really appreciate the effort!

"FOREPLAY". Now that puts a totally different perspective on the situation! :laugh:

Why in the world someone would kickstart when all they have to do is push a button is a mystery to me and most other riders...........:)

A few years ago Yamaha displayed a bike at the Tokyo show that payed homage to the XS650. They called it "Sakura". It was really an exciting design, but it was a V-twin. Even so I would probably have bought on. It was voted best bike in their display, but nothing else was ever heard. Here's a link.

And the new Bonneville is better than the old in every respect, brakes, power, handling, comfort, vibration and quality. And it will get you home, even in the dark. And it won't stain your garage floor. And no, I don't have one.

And there's Yamasarus in the Concord/Kannapolis area. A great way to meet people into Vintage bikes is the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club.

Excellent!

Reproduction Decals is one of the best on line companies I have ever dealt with. Great products and the decals are as they say. I have never had a communication problem and my last order was two weeks ago. All good.

Speed and Sport has it in stock: 447-14463-01-00 http://216.168.60.165/speedandsportinc/index.tpl :thumbsup: