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    Just bead blasted my carbs

    Just did this 5 minutes ago. I was pulling them apart to clean and rejet (from the info ive gathered here im going w a 135 main and a 45 pilot to start. Pod filters and straight pipe. Feedback is welcome). I ended up disassembling them completely and decided to blast them at work. I sealed...
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    help me find a spring

    I've decided to attempt to build a girder front end. I am looking for a coil over that is 10.5 inches long and about a 150-200lb spring rate. (At least for a starting point) Where do you brat style guys get your springs?? Or is there a site that sells springs by listing this way?? Thanks
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    Finally a pic of my mount in use!!!

    At last....someone has sent me a picture of one of my mounts mounted. Thanks PhatTony!!! It looks awesome chromed!!
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    Make Offer - 75 frame no title. pittsburgh area

    I have to much stuff in my garage and need the space. Make offer any offer and come get. Comes with swingarm.
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    frame with title price??

    What is a frame or neck with a title going for these days?
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    Do you think this is a good deal??

    The shipping is what concerns me a little http://www.ebay.com/itm/XS650-XS-650-NEW-LEFT-TOOL-COVER-3-FACTORY-YAMAHA-PART-/380396425049?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item589164cf59#ht_1004wt_905
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    lowbrow hairpin seat springs

    I bought a set of 3.5" hairpin springs from lowbrow for my build and installed them. I'm 170lbs and they dont move AT ALL!!! Might as well weld my seat to my frame. Anyone have any suggestions on where to possibly get others or how to soften these up??
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    Cable opererated disc brakes

    Has anyone ever came across a cable operated disc brake system before?? I have seen them on go carts and minibikes before but havent seen them on anything on a larger scale. I am trying to avoid a master cylinder on my build, but i dont want to have to pay $300 for a front drum........ if i can...
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    sl100 front wheel

    Ive been looking for a front drum for a while now. I went over a friends house the other day and he was scrapping a early 70s sl100. The front wheel has a smaller drum on it. Does anyone know what it would take to get this to fit?? Ive searched and cant find anyone that has done this yet. Im not...
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    Jegs for tires

    I didnt even know the automotive speed shop JEGS sold tires until i did a search this morning. I ended up buying a Firestone Deluxe Champion for $24 cheaper than coker tire. (free shipping) There sizes are limited but they do carry a 450-18 and 325-19. Just an FYI
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    Aftermarket front motor mount for 74 and newer frames

    Link to store removed since Tigman175 appears to longer be around.
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    Made a new motor mount today

    Trying to go a little custom with my build so im making a few pcs to try and be unique. Bored out the bar stock earlier in week and cut the 1/4" off on the laser today. Hey, if they are gonna make me work saturdays i might as well get my kicks in right? Here is my site...
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    For Sale - For sale or trade - 75 standard $225

    Put an ad on Craigslist locally. Here it is http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/2641912561.html Completely disassembled except engine. But the engine needs rebuilt due to a broken valve. Could just take off top end and change valve. Motor exterior needs cleaned up. Frame, swingarm...
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    Wanted - 35/36 ford spare tire ring

    Looking to make a fender
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    My 83 Bobber build

    Bought my first xs about 6 months ago. Paid $400 for it. Odometer read 9000miles. The guy i bought it from said it quit running on him and it had been sitting under his front porch for 2 years. The inspection sticker confirmed this. Borrowed a buddies truck and she was mine!! Got it home...
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    xs400 front drum

    Ive been looking and cant find if anyone has done this or not yet.....but is it possible to take a xs400 front hub (drum brake from 18'' wheel) and lace it into a shouldered xs650 alum front rim (19") ?? Thanks and ill continue searching
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    Neck gusset opinions

    Been staring at my bike on my frame jig the past couple days wondering if i should leave the stock gussets on, put custom ones on, or get rid of them altogether? Any advice/ suggestions????
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    Wanted - Old junk connecting rods

    Wanting to make a kickstand or mids for my bobber with a old junk set of connecting rods from an xs650.
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    tc bros hardail ride height. pics inside

    How exactly is this a 5" ride height??? A 25.5" tall tire to the middle (axle) would be 12.75". So sitting flat on my table (minusing the 5" ride height) should measure 7.75 from the table. By my calculations I'm getting a 7"ish ride height.
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    druo vintage 302s

    does anyone run or have any opinions on these tires?? http://www.bikebandit.com/duro-hf302b-motorcycle-tire
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