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    Engine hoist

    This is cool idea. Im wondering if you could make a similar side mount assembly, but a use chain block on a perpendicular runner instead of a jack (for people who have a chain block). You would have to gently support the motor, but the block would take the weight so you just pull it sideways...
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    For Sale - Parting 1980 XS650SG

    Hi mate. Im after a pair of handle bar clamps. I don't want the entire triple because of the shipping weight. I live in NZ, but i'll ship to Portland to a freight forwarder if you're willing to part with them. Cheers
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    Workshop Necessity Timely reminder

    Glad to know you're all good Signal! Extinguishers are a must and they cost next to nothing. One time I cut a couple of corners on setup doing a little MIG job and spatter must have landed on a shop rag l had next to me on my workbench. I looked up and it was on fire. Fortunately my...
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    RobinC

    My first login in a little while, and this is really sad. Robin & our other lost member were both the finest of characters. Their comments, insights and smarts on the site were always invaluable to me. Condolences to the families. Ride safe my friends.
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    Mikes billet hubs.

    I thought they looked pretty well priced too, assuming the quality control is on point. Certainly a great alternative to some of the crazy prices people are asking for used hubs down my way of the globe. It would be awesome if they also brought out a hard black anodised option, or even raw so...
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    rusty chrome + steel wool = ?

    +1 on what he said. Foil.
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    Don't skimp, buy oem!

    Similar issue with non-OEM fork seals. Just garbage... I make a practice now of always checking if a part is still available through Yamaha before I buy random stuff. It's usually the same price, shipped right to my local dealer for free. Just check via https://www.yamahapartshouse.com and...
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    Wanted - Transmission Main Axle (Late Model) + Engine bolt lower

    Bump. No one even has the long lower engine mount bolt?
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    Goodbye to a old friend.

    Talk about luck! You must thrilled. Getting something so personal back.... I totally understand how you feel. Years ago when I was young & stupid, I wrote off my bike & needed some money so I sold a bunch of my stuff including my leather riding jacket to a pawn shop.:( About 3 years later I...
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    Wanted - Transmission Main Axle (Late Model) + Engine bolt lower

    Looking for a main axle in good condition. 306-17411-03. Must be the late version to match my gear sets. The late version looks like the top one pictured.... You can see the difference at the clutch end. I live in New Zealand but have a proxy address in Portland so it can be shipped there...
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    Chip on main axle tooth

    Thanks for that post TwoMany. Always helpful and insightful. I think its unlikely i'll run that axle but some good stuff for spares. I read through that thread you linked. Im curious about the service bulletin points. Measuring the lateral play of the gears.... I tested via feeler gauge...
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    Chip on main axle tooth

    Hi Fred Thanks for the input. What do you make of the wear marks on the flanks? I guess the picture doesn't show it that clearly? While the other gears from this transmission set don't show much wear at all, the axle itself does.
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    Chip on main axle tooth

    Hi All Got a complete eBay transmission here I bought cheap that I was going to keep as a spare but now I'm thinking of using. To me, everything looks pretty good. Good gears, good bearings, all threads good. However I noticed a small chip on a tooth of the main axle when I took it all...
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