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Hi, Just wondering if it was possible to fit an ABS system from a later bike to an 1978 XS,and what would be involved,i am a complete newbie so dont laugh too hard if it cant be done.:)

Broke the post inside the engine when i assembled the kick starter gear wrong,got it welded so this time im following instructions from guys in here.Wish me luck.:)

I am in the same boat with my 1978 special,it had been sitting in mums backyard for 10 years,a generation of anklebiters had broken off any bits that they could manage I opted for the complete teardown before i try to get it running as there was so much wiring,missing parts,weather damage etc.It...

Thanks Two.:)

A mate of mine owned a rotary engined bike back in the 70's ,i think it was a Suzuki.Does anyone remember these and what were they like?

Thanks Griz,I will make a point of joining up,even if its only to get the badge for my jacket.:) Cheers Mate

INXS, I knew a bloke that rode an old Triumph Bonneville,he named it 'The Blue Heeler'because it loved going out for a run but usually came home in the back of the ute.

Hi gramps im in Springvale,and restoring a 1978 Special,pretty much sourcing all my bits from Mikes but was wondering where to get my carbs rebuilt.The bike has been sitting in mums backyard for 10 years and its a bit cruddy.Any tips you may have id be grateful...

This advice will be invaluable to me when i get around to putting the motor back together.I replaced the sprockets on the kickstart with a Mikes kit,must have done something wrong,when i kicked it over it broke off the alloy lug that the spring hooks over.I am hoping my welder can get it back...

Paint stripper can lose its effectiveness after a while,the active ingredient evaporates,just a tip for future painters.

I plan to try the classic 70's lace tablecloth tecnique on my tank,if it looks gay i have two choices,paint over it or..pound the guy who says its gay.:)

Hi Just wondering if it was worth fitting twin piston Brembo calipers on my XS and where is the best place to buy them online. It already has a twin disc front end and disc on the rear.But later i plan to do the motor up and want the best stopping power available...

Thanks Max,the placement of the magnetic bolts threw me,wasnt sure if they had to go one after another or alternated.The bracket for the sensor is supplied so thats no problem. Hope to get some pics on here of the rebuild after i get all the parts out of their beer boxes.Thanks again Mate.

I recently bought a Mikes replacement speedo,it differs from the original in that it has a sensor that goes down near the wheel hub and three magnetic bolts are supplied in the kit. I assume these bolts replace some of the original wheel bolts but which ones? The instructions supplied with the...

This is my 1979 special,It was originally my brothers first road bike,which he sold to another brother,it was transported to Sydney aboard HMAS Success,when he was stationed up there.It then rotted in mums backyard for years before i finally convinced my brother to part with it.A generation of...