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I'm in the process of building my first set of wheels and I'm pretty close to having the first one true'd up. I'm curious though how true do I need to get? I've read up to 2mm in either lateral or radial runout is "within" spec. I'm actually closer than that both ways measured with a dial...

Anyone goin? Looks cool, I'm packin up the fam and head'n down the ol' I-5 for a quick road trip. Good excuse to head to Portland! http://theonemotorcycleshow.com/

I just remembered I'd bought a pint of "fibral lite u-pol" for something I can't recall and I never used it. I'm at the point where I'm cleaning up the frame, filling in the the welds and cleaning everything up. I was thinking bondo but I know it'll crack with time. My other thought was...

Anyone know where to get one? I just got my new 18" rim for the rear and replacement spokes for front and rear, and after seeing how nice the new 18" hoop is I'm thinking it would be nice to have a new one in front to match. Mikes doesn't sell a 19" only a 21"? HELP!!!

I've done plenty of minor aluminum cleanup work (polishing / removing casting marks) and know what a PIA time consuming project it is, but I really want to shave the lowers but don't have a lathe. Other than taking a REALLY long time to get right has anyone that has done this have any helpful...

Starting cleaning up the xs I just got home this week. Changed the oil, and started cleaning up the motor, it was pretty greasy. It looked like the left case gasket was shot and wheeping some oil, for years. And indeed, the gasket's pretty much shot. What I was hoping that I wouldn't...

Hey Guys, thought I'd introduce myself since I finally bought my first xs650 and will most likely be imposing my silly questions upon ya'll at some point. This is my first xs650, but not my first classic build. I've got a 70 cb450 that I've had for about 6 years now and since its mostly...