Max Midnight

...but modern IC vehicles aren't any better with the amount of electronics on them.

Put the frame number in here to find out

I agree that lever ratio is a consideration when pairing master cylinders with callipers. In that situation it is the ratio of the cross...

As gggGary pointed out in post #6 there are many other factors that will affect the feel at the lever. Changing any one of them will...

Thank you, I understand what the lever ratio is but wanted clarification on which one you meant. IMO you cant separate the ratio of the...

Could you quantify what you mean by 'lever ratio'? Are you talking about the ratio of the distance from the fingers to the pivot v. from...

Surely beauty is in the eye of the beholder? If it floats your boat and is safe then why not?

Was the difficult downward shifting present before the chain snapped or afterwards? Given that you don't appear to have made much...

As you have the shift mechanism disconnected it sounds like are you trying to rotate the drum via the screw? If so then whilst I may be...

Have you checked and adjusted as suggested? You seem to be chasing the more obscure problems without ensuring the basics are correct.

Just to clarify so we are on the same page, is this an XS650 bored to 750 or an XS750?

I think my starting point would be to identify what sensors are likely to be required and the feasibility of accommodating them.

Whilst it is possible to offer theories they will be no more than that. They may hit the nail on the head but can also send you i the...

Have you checked the adjustment illustrated in post #3?

Are you talking about the brake or motor tightening up? If the latter how does this manifest itself?