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    Paint, enamel or powdercoat?

    I want to refinish my chainguard. I have some paint left over from the gas tank and side covers. That way I save money. I want to know if painted chain guards hold up to the rigors of riding or should I have the chain guard enameled or powdercoated. The bike is not being restored to factory new.
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    Changing rear brake switch

    The switch was bad, so I changed it. It works fine. I just have to book the spring up.
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    Changing rear brake switch

    i will rebuild it first. thank you
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    Changing rear brake switch

    I cannot get the rear brake switch to activate my brake light. I've crossed the wires and the light works, so I think I need to replace the switch. I've tried adjusting it, but that didn't work. What should I remove to make the job easier? If anyone has changed the rear brake switch, please give...
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    Does anyone need NOS yamaha parts????

    Here are pictures of my sidecovers. I need the emblems that fit them. I think this is the part #447 21784. Emblems from 1970-75 should work.
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    Why is she giving me trouble starting?

    I've done the following; installed new plugs/wires, ignition coils, battery, fuses and had the carbs cleaned. My bike will start one day but not the next. What else should I investigate?
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    Make Offer - Parting an 80 special no title

    Do you still have the mufflers? How much for both?
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    Wanted - tubular reaar set grab rail

    I have one but one of the turn signal brackets is cracked. See my post 1978 grab rail. I am in Tampa area.
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    For Sale - 1978 grab rail

    Here is the original grab rail from my project. It has a crack in the right turn signal bracket and no hardware that the turn signals use. If anyone can use this piece, I am selling it for $20.00, including shipping.
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    Installing an aftermarket engine guard

    Here is my engine guard installed. I could not resist showing off my custom forged knife/adjustable wrench also.
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    Installing an aftermarket engine guard

    Thank you to everyone for the advice. I know engine guards are not for eveyone. The guard on my Triumph saved her from extensive damage when I dropped her. They are worth the investment IMO.
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    Installing an aftermarket engine guard

    Here is the engine guard I bought off E B. There were no instructons. Has anyone installed this type on their bikes?
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    Tool Kit

    I pack my Cruz Tools Metric Roadside mechanic set. I strap my combination Bowie knife/12" adjustable wrench to my belt, slide my .380 into it's holster and suit up in my regular kit. I make sure my cell phone is charged daily and I keep some spare $$$ along with a credit card and keys around my...
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    new rear master cylinder,get the fluid to flow

    this is a complete new brake set up. I removed the mc and piston and pumped the piston by hand to get the fluid moving. Now all I have to do is remove the brake piston and clean it up.
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    new rear master cylinder,get the fluid to flow

    I will try your method,thank you.
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    new rear master cylinder,get the fluid to flow

    I installed a new rear master cylinder and filled it. What is the best method to get the fluid to the caliper? I pumped the foot brake for a while with no success. This is one of the last things I need to do to get the bike on the road.
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    Rear tire rubbing

    I put my rear wheel back on today. The tire is rubbing against the rear brake rod. The chain is adjusted, what else should I do?
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    New master cylinder

    I re installed the caliper for the front brake today. I think I have to reverse the brake line. Are the fittings on the brake line universal? In other words, does it matter which end of the brake line is hooked up to the MC or the caliper?
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    New master cylinder

    Partial success! I gravity fed fluid into the upper brake line. I think there is some kind of clog in the connection leading to the lower brake line. I am going to have a one piece line made at a local industrial hose shop.
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    New master cylinder

    Front. I might get the one piece brake line from Mikexs to make keep it simple. Where do I get a syringe? I've heard of that method before.
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