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    Hoop style fork brace

    Hello all. Haven't been on here in a while and not sure who makes what now. Can any of you direct me where to buy one that fits our forks? I tried ordering one from gordon scott a few years ago but never heard back from him. Looking to hit the twisties this summer without my butt puckering up...
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    Interesting idea for missing frames

    http://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/jack-lennie-designs-motorbike-you-can-download Might have to try this out.
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    PMS-The Silent Killer

    :laugh:
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    Motorcycle Typography

    Going through some pics in my old computer. Thought this was cool. I don't know most of them though. Havent had the chance to look them up.
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    New Helmet Design - no straps

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    Funny CL somewhere in LA.

    Sarcasm at its best on craigslist. I hope he sold it.
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    Need help identifying parts.

    So, I think I have found my next project. I already have a great rat bobber that runs great and is super reliable. Now that I know whats involved with getting an xs650 going, I feel comfortable taking on a new project. I would like to build the following bike which has always had my...
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    Resource for carb restoration

    Found a good article about carb restoration. Most of it can apply to our carbs. Lots of good pics. Thought I would share since I havent seen it on here before. http://www.yamahatriples.com/index.php/how_tos/carb-rebuild-mikuni-mark-2/
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    looking for info on xvs650 bike builds

    Does anyone have info or links to any xvs650 build threads. Any experiences working on them? I really like this one by Mario Baer but there isn't much info out there on the build process. Thanks guys.
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    orlando xs650s

    someone in orlando should call this guy http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/2750576222.html
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    Question about KZ750

    I've been offered a kawasaki Z750 twin for 80 bucks. Motor only and no carbs. Does anyone have experience with one of these? Is it worth getting into? Thanks
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    Home made chain tensioner

    Figured since I didn't win one in the Mostercraftsman giveaway, I would get to work and try to make one. I only have the basics of tools and I cannot weld so here it goes. I noticed that our stock pegs have a nice tension spring already in it. However, the stock is twisted. So I had to...
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    I'm Stuuffed!

    Roasted Turkey Baked Ham Spicy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Roasted Root Vegetables Grilled Green Beans Oyster Dressing Hendricks Gin Martinis Corona I'll be very sleepy soon.:D What good stuff did you have? Happy Thanksgiving All !
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    Need help reading plugs please

    Hello all, I have been tuning my bike by observing the color on my spark plugs, using info from strappe.com and other sites. However, alot of spark plug pics are black and white or the same pics from the 70's with bad detail. I am posting pics of my plugs and perhaps some of you can give me...
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    Bead Leak on Front Tire

    Haven't ridden with all the heat lately. Decided to take the xs out and give her an inspection as fall is coming soon. Found the front tire to be flat. I have the cast mag wheel and a tubeless Metzler up front. Haven't had a leak since the tire was installed two years ago. Aired it up and it...
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    Motorcycle episodes

    Dont know why there arent more diy motorcycles shows out there like there is for cars. Like horsepower TV. Anyhoo, while browsing through my Comcast ON Demand, i found a channel hidden away in the menu that has some motorcycle related stuff. Its under Life and Home, then MagTV, then Cars and...
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    Anyone here work with leather?

    I have been trying to find a brown leather tool bag that I like. Always find black ones with conchos and fringe. Cant afford the custom ones. So I m going to try to make my own. Here is my first attempt at tooling leather. Would like to see if anyone has done their own. Took me six hours...
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    Ethanol free gas

    In case no one has seen this. I have found this site very useful for finding ethanol free gasoline stations. They are usually small mom and pop places or garage/stations that serve 100% gas. I have found a 2-3 mpg increase in my vehicles over 10% ethanol gas which is the norm. I only use ethanol...
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