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    Cam at TDC but pistons at the bottom

    This engine I got from a po wouldn't start despite good spark, fuel, and everything else looking fine and so upon further examination, I discovered the cam shaft slot when at TDC, the pistons were at the bottom of the stroke, or at the bottom of the case. I observed this by looking thru the...
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    chain tensioner

    Those sprocket or skatewheel type chain tensioners, will they eliminate or reduce having to tighten the chain at the axle adjusters? I'm at the max chain travel on the axles and short of cutting a link out, I'm considering going the tensioner route anyway. Thanks
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    Wanted - Clutch Basket Wanted

    Looking for a complete clutch basket for a 1977. Need the whole thing in good, useable condition. Must be willing to ship to Alberta. Will paypal immediately. Many thanks for any tips, leads, or offers!
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    1st over size piston & stock size rings

    Going thru this basket case and found the pistons are .25, or 1st over. I also have 2 new in the box stock bore ring kits. Any chance using those or must I get the 1st size over rings as mandatory? Thanks
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    For Sale - Edmonton, Alberta XS650 project bike

    The boss says I need to start clearing out the garage. I told her to get fucked
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    Wanted - Hubs- front or rear

    I need hubs. I'm in CANADA but I will pay the shipping. Please help , many thanks
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    Wanted - Wanted- Rear Hub

    36 spoke. Hub only I dont need the drum brake plate. Cash at the ready. Thanks!
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    Wanted - 35mm trees

    Need nice upper and lower with stem in good shape. Please let me know if you have one you'd like to sell. I'm in Canada and will pay the shipping. Thanks!
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    Woah, look at this, what happened?

    Complete rebuild in the making...Engine is LOCKED TFU . Just digging in but for those that have been there before, what am I likely going to blame this on, other than an idiot PO. Fubar Cam chain, toasted piston? Yeah that's Metal in that port. Gonna have to tear it all down, see whats...
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    ungrounding stator for 1978?

    Are there any other options than using nylon screws when using a later reg/rec on a pre 79? Not having any luck finding these screws local and I'm in a hurry. I need to get this running and this is the last thing on the list. Is there any other solution to this? Thanks
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    Wanted - Any nylon screws?

    Looking for approximately Three (3). Anyone?
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    Tips to free siezed caliper pistons?

    I'm not biting the bullet and buying Mikes piston caliper tool for maybe a one time use. Surely there has to be other ways to go about this. I've tried soaking them in penetrant, using heat, and tapping them everywhere trying to release these pistons. I don't have air so that's out...
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    Wanted - Early rotor, TX650 headlight ears, early front fender stay...

    Going dual discs. Looking for a Left side early style TX disc rotor and front fender with stays or TX650 headlight ears.
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    Wheel bearing spacer

    There is a spacer between the bearings on a front hub. Probably on the rear hub as well. The one I have is about 3" long with a small hole. How absolutely necessary is it that it be in place? The bearings are so tight, I don't see the clear logic of it's purpose other than just occupying...
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    Wanted - Front Hub

    Front hub wanted, any year, any condition considered. TY
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    Wanted - 16" 36 spoke rim

    Can't find one. Anywhere. Can't get it from Mikes. Does anyone have one 16" 36 spoke rim at 2.50 width? Thanks
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    18" to 16" relace question

    I have a 1970 rear wheel and I want to relace it to a Mikes 16" rim. Will the Mikes 36 spoke rim and 16" spokes work on a 70 drum or no?
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    Make Offer - 19" dual disc shouldered wheel

    I have a 19" dual disk Flanged/shouldered alloy 36 spoke wheel in very good condition. Hub and rim is almost excellent. Make offer or consider interesting trades on spoked wheels, no mags. looking for a 16" spoked rear wheel
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    Wanted - Wanted----16" rear spoked drum wheel

    16" rear spoked drum wheel required. let me know what you have Thanks
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    Feedback for cmccall

    This guy flat out lied. Watch out, I was lied to and ripped off. I asked if the tank he was selling for and xs1 or xs2 and he said yes. Then when I sent him the money he comes back with, "Oh i really don't know I just got a bunch of parts from a guy, that's why I took a picture, so you...
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