DogBunny

I have long been an advocate for cheap Chinese master cylinders. The last one I bought was $15.90 delivered on eBay. I've bought...

Even the slightest amount of spline slop is a bad thing. I believe that on every single shift pedal I have ever come across it was...

Bummer that such a big, old tree had to go. What a mighty chore. I read the "whole story." Fantastic job!

Some (opinionated) thoughts (probably too many) on executing a signature: If the idea is to actually use a brush and paint, look into a...

Tank (1973) on the Super RustBucket.

Have you looked at this: https://www.xs650.com/threads/1973-yamaha-xs650.68350/

Yes.

Push down on the spring and look closely to see if there is a hole in the post. Insert the end of the wire in the hole, and the spring...

Two failing could just be coincidence and bad luck. If a third fails, then I'd get suspicious, and I'd maybe try a different TCI box...

Maybe the TCI box went bad, or the pick-up for the TCI (on the stator) went bad.

I feel your pain, but what has to be done has to be done. Those are really cool bikes. I especially like the XS650 because it is so...

I have some of what you want. Things are a little busy here, but I'll send you a PM by late Thursday.

I would see if there is a Vision Therapist in your area. In all of Austin (11th largest U.S. city) there are only a small few. If there...

I'd have to write a small book. You really need a thorough evaluation and then therapy specific to your results. Conducted by a Vision...

I'm 67 and ride every day. It's my primary form of travel, and I do everything on it. I drive the car (1980 El Camino) maybe once or...

Looks okay, however the hex shank doesn't make any sense to me.