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    Welding questions

    I'm new to welding and I don't know where to start. I've messed around a little here and there, but I'm still new to it. I'm interested in getting a machine that isn't too very expensive ($500 or less) possibly something I could find on craigslist. I want something that could make strong...
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    Front brake removal

    I really like the old school look of a brakeless 21" front wheel but I do like being able to stop. I realize that the front brakes do most of the stopping. I'm wondering what I could do to increase the rear braking force. I've had a few ideas but I'm not sure how they would work. I was thinking...
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    Engine dies....

    I finally got my bike running right. I cleaned the carbs very well and cleaned the gas tank and it runs great. BUT in higher RPM's it sputters and won't go faster than about 40. I would imagine this indicates I have some jetting to do since I'm running pod filters. All that said after riding it...
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    Turbo Question

    I'm working on a 1980 xs650 with a carbs off of a 78. I'm trying to do something different with the bike and I have a small turbo laying around so it got me thinking maybe I could "slap it on" (yes I know it's not going to be that easy). I was just wondering if anyone has done this without...
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    I'm new here and I have a question.

    I bought my 1980 xs650 (that had been sitting for an unknown amount of time) and I've been tinkering with it to try to get it running. I've been working on cars for quite a while so I'm not new to motors, just motorcycles. So far I've determined the ignition coil and vacuum petcock are bad, so...
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