Recent content by nateabate

So I cleaned my carbs and got new 2-1 k&n air filters (the only ones I could find that fit my bike) got them installed and now when I pull the choke it hits where the two filters bump up to each other. Any suggestions on what and where to cut or make things fit better ?!

Okay guys so i have an 81 cb650 and bought some new rear shocks. They are eye to Clevis style. On the Clevis end of the frame, the old metal/rubber bushings are fused to the frame(I'm assuming from rust). How in the world do I get them out to put the new bushings in. I'm getting a little...

The lever and fluid tank up top are busted and the pads need to be replaced... just figured might as well replace it all with a new set up. Is that a bad idea? im kinda a noob with motorcycles haha.

So i bought this 81 cb650 and the front breaks dont work. need new pads and new master cylinder set up (lever and all). was wondering where i can get a good set up from. Since im building a cafe, i want something with style but also for best performance, at a decent cost. all the ones i see...

So I just picked up a 81 cb650 today and I'm going to build it into a cafe racer. This is my first bike in over ten years so I basically know nothing at this point. I believe the carbs need to be cleaned/rebuilt and there is some noise with the exhaust that i havent quite figured out. If...