Recent content by jackstraw650

I believe that the problem is not in the brake rod; it is in the pedal linkage itself. Think about it.......there is no way that there should be that much arc of movement to actuate your brakes fully. Take a look at any stock mechanically linked rear brake set up.....there is usually no more...

So the complete set for the XS650 with folding pegs are now available? What are going to be the prices for the basic set and the complete one? Thanks for all your hard work, Durgam!

Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) ) Bike boy, There is no restriction to cafe racers on the BOTM vote. It is open to any of the bikes on the Forum and other style bikes than the cafes frequently win. I think you will find that most of the members on the...

Von, I realize that it wasn't my thread! Read my posts..... I was offering advice on something the thread holder asked for. I wasn't the one who broke in with entirely unwarranted and unfounded juvenile comments and name calling about a situation he knew nothing about. I apologize to road...

Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) ) Bike Boy, just finished reading your entire thread.........I'm blown away! Your work is just plain awesome........very original and creative without being over the top. Vintage Bol' d Or racers have long been some of my...

Hey Stript, You should definitely stop talking shit, especially when you don't even know what you are talking about! Number one, that is a 1977 XS750 tank, not one from an XS650. Very few people are restoring XS750s so I doubt my "bashing in" a cherry one would cause much furor among...

No problem, RoadRocket! That football really works....start with your tapered hammer and get a small depression going in the center....then take the football and work your way out to the edges, rolling the football on its side as you taper up to your edges. Just do it in small stages but don't...

Just finished doing knee indents on my XS750 tank that is going on my XS650 cafe build. Let me offer a few words of advice on the project. This was my first time trying to do something like this, too. You can get some nice tools that you will need at Harbor Freight if you have one near by...

Re: XS 650 cafe resto-mod Beautiful work, Montessa! I wish you lived near by to give me a hand with my electrics, I just cringe every time I look at my bike sitting there with that mess of antique pasta all over it. I have just about halted dismantling my bike because of the mental block I...

Re: FZR600 Build, Finished Engine. Nice work! I really liked the shot of the Foster's gasket compound. That stuff is great....wouldn't build an engine without it or something very similar! My personal preference is the Newcastle stuff....has worked well for many years.

Try a set of superbike or European bend bars....they are a good compromise bend that gets you close to the steering head but are wide enough and angled back to ease the reach for shorter folks. Have you thought about club man bars? You can position them a lot of different ways including...

I second Ringo's nomination, please!

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Durgam, was wondering if you were able to get back in your garage yet? I know you had pneumonia recently and having been there and done that....also know how much that crap takes out of you! Anyway, if you are back working on the rear sets....have you got the folders for the XS working yet?

Where in Eastern PA do you live, Marc? I live in central Virginia and let me tell you...do I have a deal for you! I will drive up tomorrow and buy the Suzuki for $500 and give you $200 towards the purchase of the Triumph and its build. I am serious.............................Let'ssssssssssss...