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crazypj's latest activity
Did you machine off the webs between flanges on front hub or didn't the 74 have them?
I've only got later model XS's (77~79)
Apr 10, 2024
All looks good.
Wheel rims can be a real pain when they haven't been cleaned for years, left out in all weathers and the brake...
Apr 10, 2024
Yeah, right. fitting two stroke carbs to a four stroke is easy.
They have completely different fuel requirements so 'jetting' where you...
Apr 10, 2024
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Upper Fork Covers .
That's because they are spindly.
You need a fork brace or they twist like pretzels.
Many people fit 35mm forks from larger Honda's as...
Mar 10, 2024
Just keep sanding. It's dirty work.
If you could find someone to bead blast them it would be much quicker and easier but you would...
Mar 10, 2024
You got the easy part done. Jetting is 'interesting' getting them as good as modified stock CV carbs, even more interesting
Mar 10, 2024
It doesn't matter as much on CB350 as the main bearing 'base' is separate from the lower case.
Feb 22, 2024
If you found any 'shiny bits' in oil pump pick up screen it's best to take it apart to check.
If it's low mileage (almost all are) just...
Feb 22, 2024
You can DIY the guide but it's going to need reaming to size after fitting plus valve seat will need to be cut.
You use a piloted drift...
Jan 29, 2024
Use the stock plastic piece, it fits and looks better. Otherwise, pretty sure you'll have to modify something designed for a wider tyre...
Jan 29, 2024
Oh, forgot to mention, the alternator cover is a 78, the 77 had no visible screws
Jan 29, 2024
It's only the CV Kei-Hin that make life difficult, particularly the 'three jet' from 1960's into 90's but from 1978 on they were just...
Jan 29, 2024
I'm still looking for a real cheap caliper body to see if a hydraulic conversion is feasible.
As I don't have any Honda's with cable...
Jan 28, 2024
The XS500 was over engineered with too much going on for the era.
It made it quite unreliable, my cousins husband had 5, one to ride and...
Jan 28, 2024
crazypj replied to the thread
Sumotrack rebuild .
I've seen that happen twice but as I've worked on thousands of bikes over more than 50 years, it's still really unusual.
Both times it...
Jan 28, 2024
crazypj replied to the thread 74 TX650 wheel building..Did you machine off the webs between flanges on front hub or didn't the 74 have them? I've only got later model XS's (77~79)