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  1. JRay77

    Tempting, but...

    I was about to post some of the same links. Glad I went and did another skim read. Lol
  2. JRay77

    Tempting, but...

    Bonneville Shop out of Colorado. They are the Dime City Cycles of vintage Triumph. Also have several informational videos. Parts aren’t that hard to find at least for 650 unit twins. I have a few early 70’s t120s. Anything big (recast heads) can be bought from LF Harris out of England. Lowbrow...
  3. JRay77

    For Sale - N.o.s MCM TT Pipes

    He might be dead. I sent him $200 and never got my parts.
  4. JRay77

    Recommendations for a looped hardtail

    Fill tubing with sand. Heat until red. Bend around something steel and round welded to a steel table. I like my tubing seam opposite of bend.
  5. JRay77

    Now a very different XS.....on BikeExif

    I just appreciate the work. Machine looks badder than what it is for sure. Haha
  6. JRay77

    Consensus---Best Year

    My opinion Looks, style, design the XS1. Then the TX style frame (447) in the mid 70’s. The seats and passenger peg mounts are functional and not cheap looking. French Blue is a good calling card for these characteristics. I do not like cast/mag wheels on anything. Although they do make sense...
  7. JRay77

    For Sale - Wanted to buy, throttle shafts for BS34s or just left side shaft.

    I have some too. (If you’re still searching) I’m getting away from CV carbs with rubber diaphragms/parts. I’m starting a love affair with Amal's and Mikuni mechanical pull Roundslide type. Lol CV carbs aren’t junk but I’m finding out the rebuild and consumable part cost puts me only about $100...
  8. JRay77

    Recommendations for a looped hardtail

    I tend to have primitive thought processes. Heat. Steady balanced pressure. Geometry. How things were made before CNC. I’d never noticed until recently, Model T spokes wheels were brazed. Mind you these vehicles didn’t go probably over 35 mph. Haha. Anywho, on the beginning of motorcycles...
  9. JRay77

    Recommendations for a looped hardtail

    I’m right in the middle of this right now. I already have my fender mounts fabbed up with the TC Bros hardtail….or I’d loop it. I wish-boned the front down tube. It’s not perfect. Has a little kick in it. By the time the motor is mounted, shouldn’t be as noticeable.
  10. JRay77

    Recommendations for a looped hardtail

    I just drove up to TC Bros over my Christmas break. They still have a walk in showroom and store. No waiting on delivery with possible tank or fender dent damage. Lowbrow pissed me off. Reason: I drove over 3hrs up there. Get up there and a sign says closed to the public. So I call. Tell the...
  11. JRay77

    Recommendations for a looped hardtail

    I thought about taking a TC Bros and cutting it up. It’s not a 180 degree bend but still would be a struggle on average benders. Here’s an idea: 1 Fill your chosen tubing up with sand and cap the ends off. 2 Find something steel your desired diameter. Black steel pipe, scrap round stock, etc. 3...
  12. JRay77

    Powder Coating a Frame Cost

    I ran into a situation. A frame that has oil inside it. Out gassing should be done before powder coating to draw out contaminants. With decades of oil soaking into steel, who knows. The benefits of wet paint is layers of clear that can be buffed when chemicals stain. I have although cleared...
  13. JRay77

    Powder Coating a Frame Cost

    Right on. I work in a manufacturing facility that touches up powder coat with wet paint before trucks leave the assembly line.
  14. JRay77

    Powder Coating a Frame Cost

    If you’re asking about cost then Cerakote is out. (I’ve been flirting with this stuff for awhile) I’ve built an oven and have been powder coating my own stuff for years now. Powder coat is a great finish, it’s just not for everything. It’s sensitive to chemicals and chips. Cerakote cures ar a...
  15. JRay77

    Shortening Cables

    https://www.venhillusa.com I always keep one of these kits around. It’s been awhile but if memory serves, they come in a little tin can and are travel friendly. There is a little round ferrule with a hole and a screw that will tighten down the cable. You will know because it fits in the carb...
  16. JRay77

    I can't stop myself, single cam CB750

    Profit? What’s that? Either I’m unlucky or just make bad buisness decisions. I can make a few bucks by flipping bikes with little or no repair. Seems like every time I completely go through a motorcycle, I have to much invested. No profit margin if any. I told him “Pack them up. Vintage Days in...
  17. JRay77

    I can't stop myself, single cam CB750

    Room. I have no more room.
  18. JRay77

    I can't stop myself, single cam CB750

    I have a guy down the street with a small collection of SOHC CB750’s. 3 whole bikes, 4 motors, swingarms, parts out the ass. Problem: a guy has to buy it all.
  19. JRay77

    “Like a Hole in the Head”

    Had to read back on this thread, It’s been awhile. Think I did go back into the carb guide and found no orings. These carbs….I’m over it. After about $300, screw it, I’m buying new ones. Still won’t come back down to idle. I’m also buying aluminum intakes and the roundslide type carbs. Maybe...
  20. JRay77

    BSA stuff. Not the new one.

    These old machines can be money pits for sure. Nothing last forever. Even charging systems are consumables. I try to be forgiving with 50 plus year old technology and engineering. It’s what they had. Then factor in cost. Get whet you pay for. Triumphs were affordable machines for the time...
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