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  1. IllusiveJack

    Wanted - Engine parts needed FROM UK

    Hi all, for a 1974 engine I am bulding from parts from everywhere :/ I'm after the following :- 1. A couple of standard 447 Pistons 2. Valve springs, seats, tops and collets 3. Left hand side casing 4. Alternator stator 5. All the starter gear setup behind the clutch Due to the virus I no...
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    XS 650 Specific Engine Lifter Remover Tool

    I had enough of breaking my back getting these engines in and out so designed and built a hoist that will easily remove a XS 650 engine, (or many others for that matter) from the frame with no effort at all. I have a YouTube Channel called Old Biker, it can be seen being used on there, but here...
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    Monster Craftsman complaint!

    I ordered a chain tensioner from Monster Craftsman a while back and it turned up with the wrong spring, meaning that the tensioner would only work facing the wrong direction, if I had a bike with the chain on the right hand side it would work fine, but seeing as they were selling these for an...
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    The start of my 1980 US Custom Restoration.

    I recently purchased a US Custom originally to chop it but have now decided I think its better I restore it, so I had the bike dropped off and within a week had it stripped down and ready for the paint shop! I also purchased another 1979 frame that was on eBay so I can start building the chop...
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    Wanted - 7" Chrome Headlight complete for US Custom /Special

    I just bought a US Custom and the dude that had it before put a huge headlight on the front that looks like it come off an XJ750, its about 8 1/2 inches across, he had the indicators on that were twisted way back they were almost pointing out sideways LOL So anyway I need a propper headlight...
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    Siezed front mounting bolt

    Goo day all, I have a problem from hell trying to free up a seized bolt from the front engine mounting, I tried to use penetrating oil (we don't get PB Buster here, so can't have that luxury lol) I have tried to hammer it out, then used an imact wrench on the bold and that sheared off the head...
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