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I just finished installing my transmission, crank back to the upper case. Before reinstalling my bottom case, how much (how thick) yamabond should i apply in the mating surfaces?and i found 6 acorn nuts for the bottom, can anyone tell me where do they go?

How do you cut the stock tank mounts? Ive been using my angle grinder for chopping but it seems if i use it on the ears i might hit the frame.

Can you guys recommend a shock length for my cafe racer project? I am 5' 8'', 165 lbs. The reason I asked is when my bike was stock, I was on the tip of my toes. I just want to be able to plant my feet flat when stopped. I'm lowering my forks 2'' and installing seat pan with 1'' urethane foam so...

Hi. I'm in the process of reassembling my engine. I noticed some of the old screws and nuts are rusted. I decided i would like to replace all of them with stainless. Is it possible to find all shapes and sizes on stainless steel? If so, how do I find the sizes of each screw and nuts?

I am in the process of reassembling the shift drum. I noticed that I don't have the shift fork guide plug( no. 18 on the exploded diagram), so i figured I would just go ahead insert it in, thinking that the plug could had been left in the hole in the case where the fork guide bar would go into...

I just had my engine cases bead blasted and when I took off the shift drum assembly, i couldnt find the shift cam bearing(no. 10 in the explode diagram). I noticed when I was about to reassemble the shift drum it was in the case still. Is the bearing removable? I want to take it out so I can...

I am looking for an XS750 tank with knee indents.

Hello. My engine has been torn down.I just had the head, cylinder, cases bead blasted and I will be picking it up on Monday. Before rebuilding the engine, do i have to clean/degrease the internal parts(cam shaft, gear, clutches etc.) before putting it back together? Currently, the parts are...

What size of allen screw I need for these pinch bolt?Do I need to loosen this to remove the the forks? I have a 75. Thanks.

Any tips on removing some stripped screw in cam chain pivot arm? Normally, I would drill and use screw extractor, but the rods are in the way. Everything in the process of tearing down the engine has been easy, but stripped screws are pain in the a**:banghead:.

I am rebuilding my first engine that I bough from a junk yard . When I got to the lower part of the engine, i noticed there is a stripped screw. Apparently, it has been strip apart before. My question is should i replace this screw(pictured below)? I would pull it out with a screw extractor but...

What size of socket to unscrew the clutch boss lock nut?

Anyone knows a reputable machine shop in Chicago? I might need to have my cylinders bored/honed.

What is this yellow thing in my camshaft? This is my first engine rebuild and i am planning just to use scrub/paint thinner method for my internal parts.

How do you pull out the rockers arms slugs? I was following the direction on a thread from the Tech Section. I already have the 6mm screwed into the slugs but how does it actually pulled out from the slugs? I do not have the slide puller. Is there an alternative tool for this? Thank you.

I am in the process of rebuilding my engine. Now, I need help removing the Advance Unit. I removed the lock nut on the rod. It says on the manual to use a manual and hammer to loosen the unit, but couldn't pull this off. Any tips?

I am in the process of rebuilding my engine and I am about to purchase the 30 gallon blasting cabinet from the Harbor Freight. My plan is to bead blast the casing (blocking the oil passage, etc.), and use paint thinner and soda blast to degrease/clean the internal part of the engine. My...

Is switching cam chain tensioner to another type possible? I have the Type C but missing the cap. I looked everywhere but no luck. So Im thinking just switch it to another type.

I need help installing the JBM Diaphragms. I was reading their instruction online. The first step says is to cut both the plastic retaining washers. I couldnt for the life of me "cut" the retainers. Any tips on removing this? I know it looks like I murdered the diaphragm lol, but i...

Did I buy the wrong UNI for my BS38? The size differences from my old one is HUGE. Lol Its the 51mm I.D x 10 UNI-UP4200ST.:yikes: