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      cra-z1 replied to the thread 72 tank color experiment.
      I like it nice job
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      Just finishing up the two bikes I picked up last year The Green 74 didn't need a lot of work but the blue thing well I kept the engine...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Next Project: 1973 TX650.
      That's coming along nicely
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Chroming early chain guards.
      Glad they turned out good for you
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread XS2 Survivor resurection..
      Nah, I have 6 Z1900's. You got 2 more to go.
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Honda 550 four 1976.
      Parts seamed to be pretty easy to get in general. I sold the 74 CB550 last summer and got $6,000 for it on ebay which was my reserve...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Mikey's new to him 73 650.
      Looks to be in pretty good condition. If you decide not to deal with it my brother lives in Milaca, we will come and get it off your hands.
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread HOW TO: replace shock mount.
      Welds look good to me. Nice job.
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Chroming early chain guards.
      Yes they can powder coat over chrome after blasting. I had my boat rims powder coated whitenafter the chrome rims were starting to rust...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Ultrasonic Cleaning Thread.
      It surprising on how much I use the ultrasonic cleaner. That looks about the same size as mine that I have had for many years...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Chroming early chain guards.
      I would say $300 is a bit high, $100-$150 I would suspect. I had just about everything on the XS2 re-chromed way back maybe 14 years ago...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Ultrasonic Cleaning Thread.
      I would say most of the cleaning was a from the solution
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Wire gauge?.
      Suzuki used that on the GT750 from engine to frame not battery.
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread XS2 Speedometer problem..
      Here is a video of the gage before and after filling with Silicone oil. I would not use grease. Basically the oil gives resistance to...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread XS2 Speedometer problem..
      Im in the middle of repairing some Z1900 gages and that oil is actually pretty thick. I and others use a silicone oil of 100,000 Cps...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Ultra Rare Suzuki .....
      Not that rare as I have one. And I can prove it. See
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Next Project: 1973 TX650.
      These things always need a lot of cleaning, looks like a nice find
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Just Ride..
      Nice looking bike
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread I'm still a Yamaha guy.
      I taught 5 different women on the 250 Rebel.
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread I'm still a Yamaha guy.
      Hello again, make sure your front air pressure is 40-42 psi which is where most of us run them.
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      I knew one day it would happen. The key was always loose on the XS2 but would not pull out. However on the last ride of the year I was...
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      Can't go wrong with the FJR. 2013 was first year for cruise. I would look for a 13,14 or 15 which still has the 5 speed trans. Dont need...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Brake bleeding.
      I agree there is probably a slight degree of work hardening during the stamp process around the edges but not enough to compromise then...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Sanding small radius areas.
      I use the Puerto Rico hone when Im cleaning up MC bores
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Brake bleeding.
      For those of you who dont want to go through the annealing, this is where I get my copper washers from. I normally buy 50 or so of a few...
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Just Ride..
      Wow, have to put that on the list. Spring would be fantastic i bet
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      cra-z1 posted the thread Mailman's new bike in The Garage.
      https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/scottsdale-trade-1973-yamaha/7803255547.html
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      cra-z1 replied to the thread Just Ride..
      On the trip around Lake Superior we stayed in Duluth Minnesota after visiting Aerostich. When I was younger and living in Minneapolis we...
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