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    Gofast Innovations JIS screwdriver and impact driver set Giveaway (ends 1/21/22)

    Thanks for the invite to win GoFast Innovations JIS screwdriver set.
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    Gofast Innovations JIS screwdriver and impact driver set Giveaway (ends 1/21/22)

    Thanks for the invite to win GoFast Innovations JIS screw driver set, Hope I win?🤞
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    Installing Bronze Swingarm Bushings and Setting Sideplay

    Sweet. They are nice and snug and cleaned up well. Tomorrow I'll try installing the zerk fittings on the swing arm and center stand and then hopefully get these back on the frame so I can keep reassembling.
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    Installing Bronze Swingarm Bushings and Setting Sideplay

    "That's a Texas sized 10-4" Fred. Thanks. Pitter patter
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    Installing Bronze Swingarm Bushings and Setting Sideplay

    Can anyone identify these swingarm bushings from a 1981 XS650 special? The bike is new to me and I planned on installing brass bushings but these don't appear to be the stock plastic/nylon ones, they're definitely metal on the inside. Do you think its worth trying to replace these or simply add...
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    fork height

    Good point! Thanks for the advice
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    fork height

    And yes sir. The shocks on my 1981 xs650 special II have the big flat head screw under the cap as well. I didn't know what it was for until l read your post. Before reading how to service the forks, I tried to loosen them...but they were quite stuck and I felt like I was going to strip them...I...
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    fork height

    Awesome! Thanks for the helpful pic and prompt response. I pulled my springs and one side had the tight coil up and on the other side it was down. Both up now, glad I checked. Interesting point on the rear shocks. I ordered the 13 3/16" ones from Mike's at $87 for my rebuild. I didn't get a...
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    fork height

    Howdy "5Twins". I'm a total newbie to motorcycles, wrenching and riding. I wanted to rectify all that and thus purchased a 1981 XS650 Special II and took it to the frame. I've painted and am slowly cleaning everything as I reassemble. First and foremost, thank you for all your input on this...
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