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    Changing tank to single petcock

    Hey I'm looking to change my tank to a single petcock, just wondering if there is a preferred side or if I will need an after market petcock or can I just use one of the existing? Also wondering what is the best wat to plug the hole on the remaining side of the tank? Weld a plate or jb weld...
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    Just looking for some insight on drop and stretch ratio

    Hey I have recently (tentatively) decided to hard tail my 77 xs650 I'm going for a vintage flat tracker look so no big drops or stretch just wondering if anyone has some photos or ideas to share. All will be appreciated Thanks
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    Fitting muffler to headers

    Hey I recently got some nice stubbies from A swap meet, problem is the taper at the end of my header is a bit to thick even with the shim removed. Also if I mount the muffler over the outer pipe in worried about exhaust leak from the holes that are in the outer pipe. Anyone dealt with this? Any...
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    Hairline crack in right side crankcase

    Hey I have a very small crack in my Right crankcase where the tach gear enters. It seems the person who owned it befor me figured chroming the gases would be a great idea. The chrome shrunk the hole for that gear to fit and seems to have cracked the case right where the gasket seats. The crack...
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    Framework removing unwanted parts

    Hey I'm doing a build on a 78, I'm down to the frame and have already started removing stuff I don't want ( stand mounts, those bars on top for the old seat, one side of the passenger pegs) didn't remove the other one yet I wanted to know what others have done with the brake recoil spring that's...
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