Recent content by tobka963

This is a bike I did last winter. Rode it a few times this summer, then sold it. It ran well, a bit too loud, but it handled good.

This guy seems to know a few tricks, like boiling carbs in lemon juice. I would go for boiling them in water first to get the frozen parts moving. http://cycles.evanfell.com/2008/09/how-to-clean-a-motorcycle-carburetor-the-right-way/

Yes I sprayed every part. I used a primer on the first layer, then I used a semi-matt black made for wheels that is supposed to outlast stones and stuff better. So I hope that it is a bit more "soft". Dont know if it will last, just hoping it will.

Thought I'd start to write a few words about my build. Actually I am building two bikes at the same time. First I bought a Yamaha XS500 really cheap and the plan is to make in to a cafe racer. Slowly gettin there. Second I found a CB750 1974, missing the rearwheel, for a nice price. My plan for...