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Wow, this is a serious labour of love. And I am just trying to get my carbs to run smooth ;););)

Signal - Yes, the bolts and frame are thoroughly checked after every track session. We have learned to be vigilant through experience. I have been contemplating both the crank balancing and rephase and will do both if it helps at all. The long rod sounds interesting. What did you have to do in...

Yes, like any self respecting narcissist I have many photos. There’s more on my Instagram site- 570dave. Nighthog, I wish I could make the trip over there to race someday but I am currently in Canada. You have a much better motorcycle culture than we do here. JimD54, I like the look of that...

Yes, all good ideas. Someone else suggested 4" of lead in the bar ends. I go through a set of grips and gloves every season, wear them right through. This thing does not like to turn at speed.

Thanks. Its a XS650 with the normal 750 kit installed. The spherical rod ends are commonly used in industrial machine applications to reduce vibration where there may be shaft misalignment etc. Just wondered if anyone had got imaginative and adapted them for engine mounts. I may do some...

Has anyone experimented with mounting the XS engine used spherical rod ends to diminish vibration? I am looking for ways to make this XS750 powered rig a little friendlier on my hands.