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nice work there..i like it.I'm really diggin' the 36 3 window in the background..yours? i've got a 5 window project of my own goin' on..keep up the good work..i have a friend that owns V.C.T.,( Vintage Chevy Trucks) in your area..i was last there in '87...

Kawasaki's 900 had spoked rims 73,74 and 75.When the LTD. model came out in 76,they came with the mag wheels,like the one you have.It's probably a 76 -78 KZ 1000. That is also a "gem" in need of restoring. Good luck,and please take your time researching what you have before giving them away as...

If you want new/n.o.s. yamaha carbs,you can try Speed and Sport. Got a pair of 38's a few years back for around $600.00. You will probably need to have the OEM part# for each carb. also. Good luck.

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Shell Thuett didn't even turn HIS engines to 8 grand.Good grief,where do people come up with this stuff? 40 percent increase? Laughable at best. If the "X" pipe works so well why didn't they use them in racing the Yamahas? Oh,this guy must "know" more about tuning than those old masters I...

If you want a really nice set,then I would suggest getting your OEM set polished and replated.The last set cost me around $25 and they look show quality. I guess you get what you pay for. I always use OEM parts when possible,instead of cheap overseas junk.Not that the quality of some early...

You are welcome Em. Your plan sounds good.After the portion is removed you could then replace it with flat stock or even reverse the piece that you removed and weld it back in,as long as it was removed in a clean cut manner.This would give it sort of a "curvey" profile with plenty of clearance...

Something to consider Em,by sliding the axle back that 1/2" or so you will lose much that much new chain stretch and adjustment. With the price of chains you will want all the adjustment that you can get.Now is the time to fix your little problem properly,before paint,etc. Just my H2O.....And...

I forgot to mention that for more bolt head clearance I used domed head allen bolts,sourced from Gardner-Wescott. They give at least 1/8" more clearance than the ugly stock ones.They can be had in chrome or stainless.

Nice sketch Em,that's what I thought was the problem. There is no need to remove the axle plate,just nip the tubing where it interferes and weld in a piece of flat stock.

Hey Em,i just measured a stock swingarm with the stock spacers in place, it has 1 3/16" clearance between the axle plate and top of the bolt head. Distance between axle plates side to side is approx. 8 1/2 ". On my hardtail bike the chain comes close to the top frame bar (approx. 3/16") but...

That's a very generous offer! The world needs more people like you guys. Thank you and have a great season!

Em,i have a set of new pipes that are blems. $50.00 and they are yours. I am an hour north of Tampa,so you can come pick them up if you want them. I don't have any large boxes at this time and don't really have the time right now to mess with shipping.

How old is the fuel in it? If it has Ethanol in it and no additives such as Star-Tron, then that may be your problem.It doesn't take long for crap gas to corrode jets and carb passages.Might want to check the plugs also.

The scissor type springs are not meant to be bolted down,because if you do it puts them in a bind when they try to compress. They are designed to ride on pins so that they can flex properly.I have had 2 sets eventually break on me right where the "bolt" holes start. Study them while you push...

good2bsims,i agree that the rear lower engine mount should be used.I've had mine just loosen up once and it took me awhile to find out why the bike was vibrating so much more than usual.Also had a friend that told me that he had owned a lot of XS 650's but his current one vibrated worse than any...

I would think full width also,conical is used on Triumphs and such. Just to be safe though,i would contact them by phone.

Welcome to the forum from another Brooksville member.Small world.....until you lose your luggage.

Yup,some people do "get it"...thanks for posting the pics there Vintage. Where can i buy a hairpin spring like the one you show? McMaster-Carr?

Travis,received the kit today.Thanks,nice work,well thought out and executed.I've got a nice old(circa 1912) printing table on heavy duty castor wheels that i am going to work the frame jig onto.Should be very nice when done.I will try to post some pics after it is ready. Thanks again!