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  1. XSLeo

    Front brake Master Cylinders

    I have a copy of a list of axle sizes used on bikes. I think I've seen one for front forks sizes. Has any one ever compiled a list like that for other things? Such as bore diameters of front brake master cylinders? I was wondering because I need a new mater cylinder for the 81. I will use a...
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    The 81's alive.

    My 81 has sat a few years. Had the 83 to get ship shape. Borrowed a few parts to get that one going and get brakes to work on the 75. Now that both of them are road ready I figured the 81 was due. It had ignition trouble. I bought a Pamco New Ignition, the one with the E-advancer on the board. I...
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    New turn signals, with running light

    Hi folks. On my new 83 one of the front turns signals has a bend in the rim so the lens won't fit right. While on Ebay shopping I found new replacement turn signals for $18.82 each shipped. The manufacturer is K&S Technologies Inc. I ordered two. One came in today, I just wrote the seller and...
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    Engine Break In

    I found this and it better describes how I break in an engine. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm I do it this way. Works for me. Leo
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    New Bike

    For a while now I have taken these barn find bikes with a title for almost nothing with a grain of salt. I now believe it can be done. A friend at work said a friend of his had an old XS650 Special. He thought it was an 83. We went look at it and it was. It even has the lock box and cover. A...
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    Mike's Billet Front Hub

    I was checking prices on some stuff on Mike's the other day and saw they are selling a Billet front hub for a 36 spoke rim. Looked very nice. A bit pricey, but most billet stuff is. Now if they could sell a rear spoke hub for a 36 spoke rim that used a disc brake, I bet they would sell a lot of...
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    The Tor Project

    Any one know much about this? It somehow got me to let it encrypt my files. The links it gave me to get my files back don't work. On the website it has no way to contact them. The phone number and e-mail address don't work. I want to get my files back. Thanks Leo
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    New Calender

    Just wanted to say I got my 2015 calendar. Very nice, well done. Leo
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    Broken tap fix.

    I was working on a mini bike engine the other day. The hole in the crank where the clutch mounts had buggered threads. I got out my tap and die set to clean up the threads. As I was turning the tap the engine shifted and the tap snapped off. This left a 1/4 to 3/8 inch piece in the hole. I...
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    New Master Cylinder

    I bought one of those $27 Chinese M/C's. It doesn't have the same quality of the stock M/C that I was using. It does work well. I found a few things I didn't like. The brake light switch from my Yamaha won't fit the hole in the bracket. No problem, I kinda expected that. On the mirror mount...
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    Memorial Day

    Seeing as this is Memorial Day, A day of remembrance of those fallen in the protection of our people, I would like to thank any who had a person from their families that served and gave their all. I want to thank all those who have served or now serve to protect our people. Thank You all. Leo
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    Gas cap fix

    A few years ago I was having trouble with opening my gas cap on the 81. Some one on here I think it was had the same problem. On the bottom of the key cylinder there is a nub that engages the slider of the locking mechanism. This nub wears off. Then the key can't open the cap. I fixed two caps...
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    gggGary's O-rings

    I got some of those o-rings gggGary ordered. I put a set on the 81. The install went wellexcept for a po mod. On the right side valve cover the lower outside stud was replaced by a bolt. The bolt was fine with the worn out sillyconed o-ring it had in there but with the new o-ring a bit thicker...
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    Brake Upgrades?

    There are many threads on here about doing brake up grades. All of these threads are on how to do the upgrades. In this thread I'd like to talk about the why the upgrades work. Basically a brake uses the pressure you exert on the brake lever through mechanical or hydralic means to push a...
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    Light weight powerful battery

    I bought one of Ballistic Batteries, 8 cell, 275 cca batteries. It weighs next to nothing compared to stock. It is about half the size of stock. I eventually will build a new battery box to hold it, but for now I just shimmed it up in the stock box. I wanted new cables for the starter. I was...
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    Buttons?

    I was on xs400.com and someone was asking about starter/horn buttons. One reply was www.freewebs.com/kibokojoe/ These are machined aluminum replacement buttons. I got some. I put two in my 75. They work good and look even better. Leo
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    Yard sale find

    Was out to get parts to fix the boat, bilge pump and livewell pump, I spotted this stuff at a yard sale. The black Shoei saddle bags and one of the luggage racks and backrest are now on the 75. The white bags have no lids. The fairings have some damage and there are no mounting brackets...
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    Swap Meet

    I just read about a Swap meet in Syracuse NY. Feb 11-12. If you want to google it Syracuse Super Swap 2012. It's at the State Fair grounds. I'll try to make it. Leo
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    Jack Daniels Honey

    I have heard about Jack's honey, I stopped by the Liquor store to pick up a bottle today. They didn't have any Jack's Honey, they did have Evan Williams in Honey and Cherry. The cherry didn't sound good, but I got a bottle of the Honey. I like honey in other things. It tastes good in whiskey...
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    Advancer/points rod

    Wasn't sure where to put this, but I spotted an Advancer/points rod on Ebay, Item #170749407093 NOS Yamaha part #256-11156-00-00 Buy It Now price $64. Thats only twice what Mike's wants. Leo
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