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Hi guys, just in regards with cutting the rear loop off the frame.......(as above pic) Do you need to add a brace between the 2 top shock mounts to eliminate any flex? or is it fine just to cut the loop out and leave it be? Cheers, Steve

Thanks for the info guys, just wanted to be sure before ditching it!

Hi all, I'm changing out the instruments on my 79 special. I'm not sure what this is or if it is needed?, it mounts into the speedo base and plugs into the main harness. Just need to know what it does and if it needs to remain connected? Thanks in advance, Steve

Hi all, Just a quick question to see who's done what, which you prefer and why? Bearing kit or the bronze bushes for the swing arm. Advice is appreciated. Regards, Steve - 79 Special

Yep, I'd say thats the one

Taking it slow and steady, if it can't be done by myself it ain't getting done!

Sorry guys, here's a simple one for you no doubt.....but but I can't work it out!! How exactly do you get into the top of the forks to add oil?? Two black caps come of to reveal the large hollow nuts, 20/22 mm at a guess?? Inside the hollow nuts are the three stage adjusters with the large flat...

Hi all, just recently bought my first XS (78 special). Have had a couple of new bikes in the past the first being a Kawasaki ZX2 (learner license required!) a Honda VTR 1000 twin and most recently a 1050i Triumph Speed Triple. Wanted something a little different sitting in the garage, something...

Thanks for the info on the engine build up too guys, any and all information has and will be taken on board. I'm not one for wasting money or tearing into the engine every 12 months to rebuild, so some sort of reliability would still be nice.

Yeah the stock brakes do leave a little to be desired, haven't gone the twin disc conversion but have replaced the disc with the floating type from Mikes and braided lines front & rear also. Just that alone has made a remarkable difference, not to mention weight loss.......The std disc weighed...

Not sure where it came from, it was supplied with the bike when I bought it but just not fitted. Quality is quite nice. If it is the Thailand one, there's no markings to tell. Fiberglass base so it's nice and light, and nice covering. Modified one of the original hinge points and fabricated a...

Hi all, looking at some engine mods and any opinions will be appreciated - 79 650 Special - 33,000miles originally from the States now lives in Australia. Pod filters and reverse megaphone pipes already on and also performance oil filter/cooler kit from Mikes (Part #15-6504), sump filter...