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  1. zmaxmotorsports

    Cylinder sleeves

    On kawasaki 900-1000 cylinder drs I normally stick them on a cookie sheet the way the say sit on the motor with oven preheated to around 350. Usually takes 1/2hr or so ,just listen for the thump . Then hurry up and pull the sleeves out. I've had some before that were actually glues into the...
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    Cylinder sleeves

    I'd put the cylinder upside down on the pan when you heat it up.
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    79 XS650 Hardtail build

    I like the looks,Im just worried about them structurally.
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    79 XS650 Hardtail build

    I think it looks good compared to a lot of them Ive seen,Im not sure about the lightening holes in the cast wheels though.
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    Do drilled rotors measurably improve braking?

    Ive seen a whole lot more warped sport bike rotors than the older heavy factory rotors.
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    Do drilled rotors measurably improve braking?

    You completely lost me with the you gain more than you lose part,You lose a little surface area for the pads to grab.
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    Do drilled rotors measurably improve braking?

    Anybody whos ridden a heavy ass bike like a 900/1000 kawasaki hard will tell you the second rotor makes a hell of a differance in stopping power,not to mention it also helps hold the front end down if youre heavy on the throttle coming off of a light.:laugh: drilling the rotors on a dual disc...
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    10 Years in the making!

    Nice work!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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    rear master cyl mounting help

    Thats a clean looking set up.:thumbsup:
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    Frame issues

    That would work as long as you can find enough straight sections of the existing frame to tie it back in to.
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    Frame issues

    As far as that gusset had to be forced over to fit that bolt,Id say theirs some seriously twisted frame work there.:eek:
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    crappy nuts and bolts...

    Try boltdepot.com
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    Dare not compare!! TX650/KZ750 Twin

    I use certain brake and front parts off the kaw 750 twins that are the same as 900/1000 and rear wheel/disc brake parts other than that I don't get too excited about them.:wink2:
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    Any Viet Nam vets?

    Missed out on that little party,But had the honor of being trained by/served with many Vietnam vets. Was glad to learn from their experience,served me well in the places I found myself around the world.:) SUA-SPONTE
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    Valve seal replacement

    :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: If its smoking that bad,it wouldn't hurt to check the guides also.
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    DIY Hydraulic Metal Shear

    Be carefull with that porta band,Ive seen plenty of those blades come off on job sites. There is no way to contain that blade if it comes off that top roller,not a good idea to have a hand anyplace in the area if it happens.:eek:
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    HD style softail swingarm????

    You lost me,shocks that work in tension?:confused:
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    Measuring cylinders and heads for stock readings

    Ive got an extra set of 1327 turbo pistons for a 900-1000 kaw if that helps.:laugh:
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    dumb tire/tube question

    You can also look for the extra ribs on inside of rim used to hold the bead.
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    front or rear sprocket ?

    If youre not out drag racing from stop light to stop light,not having a tach is not a big deal. Most stock motors stop pulling/making power long before youll start doing damage from high rpms,listen to the bike it wil tell you what it wants to do.;)
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