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    In my experience BB kits they are pretty much bolt on and go. This is with the proviso that your bottom end is in good order and that...
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    Signal replied to the thread DT 175 Resurrection.
    Some time later: I got the motor cases back and assembled the motor then did some final checks on the squish clearance.Yes I know I have...
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    OEM japanese is pretty hard to beat for quality and durability. Find a bike that would be a good donor and buy the parts you want from...
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    Signal replied to the thread Fuel demand and modding tanks.
    I think when finished the Honda tank will look pretty smart above the XS motor. Although perhaps you could extend the back a bit so it...
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    Signal replied to the thread It followed me home, I swear..
    That will come up nicely, I know of 2 T350's neither as tidy as yours. Both local bikes slated to be classic racers.
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    Edited : more detail added. ts such a to do to remove the starter post most people leave it in. You do have to split the cases to...
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    Try Citric Acid on a test piece. It comes in powder form from Garden supply shops. Also 0000 wire wool and oven cleaner works but needs...
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    Signal replied to the thread Cleaning Brass Jets.
    Lemon juice, it will also soften the dried fuel "varnish" in carb bowls. Put the lemon juice and jets in a class jar inside an...
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    Signal replied to the thread newbie.
    Welcome. You wont go wrong with the right sized Yuasa. I have a YTX14AH(L)-BS in my road bike.
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    Signal replied to the thread XS 850 Re Model.
    For the front use a wire wheel XS 650 hub. For the rear a friend of mine's son got a rear hub from a XV500 virago (some models had wire...
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    Signal replied to the thread XS 850 Re Model.
    Thank you and yes I will keep the wire wheels. They came with the package of 1 bike and 1 parts bike I bought. They are from a Japanese...
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    Signal replied to the thread XS 850 Re Model.
    Hi Eugene, it has been such a long time since I did this I am struggling to remember. I did make a large spacer to bring the XS disc out...
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    Signal replied to the thread DT 175 Resurrection.
    The following has taken place over a number of days since my last post and is in approximate order of events. Made a rough stand and...
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