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Biggest problem with the Amal concentrics is someone over tightening the mounting bolts and deforming the slide bore. They have a fairly light casting compared to their Japanese counterparts which make them a bit more fragile but also more attractive. If the bore is good I'd run it. I have 2 on...

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Don't know if this will help but I'll post it anyway, from the Yamaha service manual. I think you may be on to something with the voltages on the green wires, I know youre not using the factory regulator but using the factory diagram it seems that green wire at regulator should have around 1.5...

Thanks!, I'm happy with it.

I'll go along with the consensus and recommend a angle grinder and thin cutting wheel. You'd be surprised at the accuracy you can maintain with this set-up.

Finally got around to putting a real effort into getting the frame geometry right. The bike handled pretty good for bike of its era(makes my BSA lightning feel like its frame is made of wet spaghetti) but after all the changes was just a bit heavy and hesitant to countersteer correctly. Set sag...

Great intro for a build and awesome reason to make it happen, I'm in!

I simply don't worry about it. ;)

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Was mowing the lawn today and noticed the sky was looking somewhat interesting this evening so in order to take advantage of the nice backdrop I took the bike up into the hills to take some pics. Still struggling with making the new to me camera do what I want to do but here are a couple that...

Sometimes we have to compromise our principals. From day one I told myself that I'd keep the tach on this bike. While not a neccisity, I alwyas felt it was a nice and practical thing to have on a street bike and so despite what it does to the looks I decided I would leave it on. Well, as time...

Mobius, first off, love the build, pure class! I think you're right about tire sizes, I almost got the 90/90-18 110/80-18 combo but ended up going with the larger sizes mostly because the front/rear diameter ratio was very close to the factory fitment so was hoping to keep the trail close to...

And here is how she looks with her new shoes. Like I said, I like the way the rear looks but I think the front is too tall. Rode it for a couple of hours this morning and for the most part am happy with the changes, not what I would recommend o a track day but great for thr street. You can...

Went back and forth for a long time on tire sizes and still not sure i made the right choice. Ended up with Avon Road rider 120/80-18s out back and 100/90-18s up front. I like the way the rear looks but I think the front is too tall but I'd welcome the opinion of others. Both tire fit well but I...

Yes, as far as the fork brace goes...I didnt notice any difference. I'm sure a brace with more structure(billet etc.) would make a difference but back to back just using the brace from the factory fender made no difference to my perception. I was busy this weekend, got a new set of rims. Bought...

Don't do it!!! These small LiPo jump starters work amazingly well to jump start cars(seem to defy physics to me) but they do not like having voltage "pushed" back into them or being used to power anything for any length of time. We bought a few for the shop and they all all...

Thanks for the advice on the stabilizer, I'll look into it. Regarding the master cylinder, I looked into a OE style one but wanted to stay away from the stock 5/8" bore. Found a few aftermarket styles in 13mm but since I needed something with a brake light switch the MikeXS one fit the bill...

OK, I'll bite. Removed the brace from the factory front fender, blasted it, painted it black and reinstalled on the bike. Gonna ride it for awhile and see how much difference it makes. Thanks, Doug

Got a cheapie 13mm master cylinder and braided stainless hose. Using the new hose made the factory brake switch inoperative(had a goofy set-up that used 2 hoses and a cast iron junction block) so had to get a master cylinder with a built in switch. Swapped out the lever it came with for one off...

Got a rebuild kit and and new decal and rebuilt the caliper. Getting the pistons out was bit of a challenge. Looking back I would have removed the pads and used the master cylinder to push the pistons out as using compressed air wouldn't budge em. Luckily the treads on my grease gun(probably...