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Cool!! Do you have a Recommendation? Just VHT clear coat?

The knock is coming from the vertical cylinder connecting rod. The Big Split Lots of metal chips and shit Pressing Bearings out Cleaning ... cleaning ... cleaning Decided to give this VHT Wrinkle paint a shot! Sprays on smooth then it takes a couple hours to get the wrinkle...

1974-75 = 860GT (square tank + "duck-tail" seat) 1976-77 = 860GTS (curvy tank + rounded off seat) 1978-79 = 900GTS (updated electronics and minor body changes) The frame is a 1974 GT.... Tank + seat are from a 77 (I think).... The engine is out of a 1978 900SS (Desmo engine + higher compression...

I think I'm going to grab this pit bike hydraulic clutch. I know it's a common mod on the XS650. It should work the Duc! http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-HYDRAULIC-CLUTCH-LEVER-MASTER-CYLINDER-PIT-DIRT-BIKE-MX-9-LV11-/171162183941 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks guys!!! Keeps me motivated! Thanks Weasel! The shop is a dream! It's my dad's shop... He's building The truck in the background .... 1965 dodge D100, lowered 7" with a 1952 331-HEMI ... It's gonna be badass I'm building the car.... 1969 Chrysler Imperial with a 440, also lowered.... I'm...

------ THE HISTORY ----- -My father bought this bike as the 2nd owner back in the early 80s ... It started out as a "860GT" which was a non-Desmo engine and slightly different tank and seat (more square like) - he dropped a valve seat in the late 80s and out the bike in storage. (And the...