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So a while back I noticed a small leak, very small, coming from the neutral detent bolt. got some advise to replace the gasket, pulled the bolt. when the bolt was out I noticed the source of the leak, a small crack in the threads... then when i went to clean the oil off... it broke, no...

hey all, I am looking for a really good shape 77 tank bountiful blue in really good condition, the side covers if you have em but mainly the tank...

Hey all, I just got back from the 1 show in portland, It is fantastic to see a community of bikers out there that just love what they do... It was a trip, Got me thinking however... What if we start an xs club in PDX and next year we rep at the show, I am thinking a few rides, a...

Hey all this weekend is the 1 show, check it out http://the1moto.com/ looks to be a cool show

I have to post this as a separate thread caus no one loves me anymore... no one reads my restoration thread anymore... damn I am whiny... two issues so far, need some advice, 1. plugs keep getting carbon fouled, not so bad they wont fire, but I would like them to be cleaner, is this just...

Title says it all guru's, I changed my filter to the heiden tuning oil cooler filter setup tonight. noticed that there was some black plastic (tiny bits like sand size) on my filter, now this bike has 1900 miles on it and i have ran it for less than an hour. so I dont think my guide is going...

Hey all, Rounding the bend on my resto mod. I have a ton of parts, if you need anything ask, center stand, master cyl 78 special grab bar points chopped harness headlight ears headlight bucket oem headpipes kickstarter solid state reg ss rec chrome headlight bucket signals...

Hey guys I am looking for a Tach Drive Housing, anyone got a tachless bike, a spare side cover , or dead engine that has the tach drive intact?

Hey Guys just got my new Tach cable, went to put it on and found out the gear housing is broken, I need a new one but it is discontinued, any ideas for repair or anyone got a spare engine that the are not running a tach in? its part number 1...

Hey guys any help here... is this from the wheel or is it part of a fork? just found it in my parts bin :banghead: It seems to be rubber about 32-35 mm in diam. and has a grooved metal wrap around it

Hey guys, 1977 standard, i have the lower covers, ears, a rubber grommet with an indent two washers and two thin metal washer like things that i think i remember being part of the rubber ones. Looked everywhere and at parts schematics and cannot figure this out... Please someone tell me how to...

H:banghead:ey all, Thought I had my head wrapped around this but I am missing some pics.... I would love some pics of a stock battery box installed in an original bike, standard 77 is what I really need but any would help, a top and both sides, I need to figure out some cable routing and...

Hey all, so I know the 77d's had only one 20a fuse, why is this, when before and after you have 3-5 10a fuses..... I would understand if they engineered out the need over a few years but then they go back to more fuses after? whats the deal and should I start planning out a fuse box...

Hey all, so I cannot seem to get the tube for the swingarm bolt to slide into the new bushings? any ideas?

looking for anything above that will fit a 77 standard... the circle alternator cover is what I am immediately after

So... no fuse block on a 77? is this correct or did it disappear with time? I did not find any stray leads and am wondering how they pulled off no fuses?

Ok guys how do i get the swing bushings and head bearings out?:wtf:

So, I know a thirty year non runner ran a high likelihood of being seized... however, I can turn the kick start with clutch, but the alternator is not rotating to be able to set tdc....

Found out the shipping co. Is dElivering my new toy two days ahead of schedule, Tonight! So begins what should be a highly documented thread about the resurection of this once great machine. as soon as she gets here i will start photo's Thanks dad i love you

Hey guys! I am looking for a great shop in SE Portland OR, any ideas?