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K thx Jim. Also looking for input on sealing my leaky ball 🤣. Is aviation sealer a good option?

Are you doing this now Jim? I looked at kits from Caswell and looked like $300 to get started with one of their kits. For prep do you...

Update - I don’t know who assembled the bike after the frame powdercoating but I’m finding some things that just shouldn’t be. - nuts...

I gave one carb a bath today in the ultrasonic cleaner. When blowing out the passages with compressed air I detected a leak that I need...

I met a guy this morning who had first hand knowledge of the mechanical history of my bike. The engine rebuild included new main...

We used to be able to buy both Brasso and Silvio here decades ago for sure - Mom used to use Silvo to shine up her good cutlery. I’ll...

Will try tomorrow. We have some in the basement. Thx

Will do. I used 0000 steel wool and WD40. Will the Brillo give it more shine? May be good on the pipes too. I’ll post pics after I’ve...

Was going to call it a night but thought I’d take a run at cleaning one of the head pipes. Looks good enough for 51 years old!

I know I said I wasn’t going to work on it until the winter but it kept calling my name. Done today: - carbs off - actually clean inside...

Some OEM seals are still available from the dealer. Depends which ones. Not so long ago I bought cam and fork seals from Yamaha. They...

I need to replace fuel and oil lines. Seems Mr Suzuki thought 5.5mm would be better than 1/4” or 3/16”. I usually use Tygon tube but...

Just read this. Interesting. Thx for sharing.

Looking forward to your next trip to Ontario John. Hopefully the stable will still be full of interesting stuff. I’ve always been fond...

Closer inspection reveals the frame was most likely powder coated. Bonus. Chrome headlight ears look new too. The vacuum petcock has...

Left kicker?

I’ve owned lots of 2 stroke bikes over the years but nothing with a large engine like this. My water buffalo had 50% more displacement...

I have a short vid of it running. Pita I need to YouTube it. I’ll see if I can do that.

Well I picked the bike up tonight. Here’s the good and bad after a more through look at the bike: Good: - paint on tank is faded but...

Thanks. Every time I look at it I want to change my mind about selling it.

If it doesn’t sell this season I’m going to put it on Bring A Trailer next year. If not for space constraints I’d keep it. Maybe if the...

Thx. I will start a separate thread once I get working on the bike. If I can discipline myself there won’t be a lot done to it until the...

Thinking it’s time to move on so my XS is up for sale. Many in this group know of this bike. Runs perfectly and no known issues. About...

Picking up the bike this Thursday. Getting the garage ready for its new occupant.

Got out for a decent ride today, breaking in the new rear tire. Bike ran perfectly and my re-spoked wheel ran wobble free. Reminds me...

Well I moved the car the other day and found a small puddle of oil behind the tire. Closer inspection showed both sides have a leak. I...

It belonged to a friend of my wife. They were the original family who bought it in ‘57. The car was purchased in British Columbia and...