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    For Sale - Sudco Mikuni VM 34's w/ Tuning Kit (a bunch of brass, needles, etc)

    Just received the carbs and they're awesome. A big thanks to Patches who was great to deal with. Cheers buddy, Alex
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    447 rods onto 256 crank

    I simply wanted the opportunity to go big-bore or get replacement pistons and rings cheaply and easily. The cam is fine along with the tensioner but a new chain will be required. In the end I didn't see the benfit of having to change so much of the engine to 447 parts when just chaging the rods...
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    447 rods onto 256 crank

    Thanks fellas, that's what I thought. Cheers, Alex
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    447 rods onto 256 crank

    Hello all, I've inherited a 74 TX frame and cycle parts along with a 256 engine basket case from which to create a complete bike. The engine requires a full bottom-end rebuild as it was seized from standing for years. As such new pistons, rings, camchain, crank rebuild etc will be needed...
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    Good Heart, Bad Intentions: another build thread

    Osteo, That's very well done, nice work. I'm in the middle of designing something similar with my engineer for my bike but I may wait to see how your setup works out. If you do choose to offer a kit for sale I'd like to express my interest for sure. Keep up the great work, your bike is...
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    Pocket Rocket - Build Thread

    Johann, Joe got back to me and he reckons his bracing fouls the passenger peg mounts but I don't see how. If the bracing is no wider than the swinger it shouldn't touch. I'm going to weld up my own bracing and see what the deal is. I'll post up some pictures when I get round to it if you...
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    Pocket Rocket - Build Thread

    Thanks Johann, I just hit him up. Alex
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    Pocket Rocket - Build Thread

    Hey Jdizon, The bike is looking really sharp, I'm digging the style. I've been considering the Wiseguy swingarm kit for my XS but was wondering why he suggests the rear peg mounts need to be cut off? Is the bracing wider than the swinger? Otherwise how would it hit the peg mounts? Any info...
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