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    Lowering Forks on Yamaha XS750

    So sort of off topic from the original question but ... My current plan just to make things easy is to use the original rotors (maybe have them drilled ... anybody know a company that would do it?) and rebuild and repaint the original calipers with SS pistons, SS HEL brake lines, and EBC...
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    Yamaha XS750 Brake Rebuild

    Okay did you just rebuild the stock system or did you upgrade?
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    Ballistic Batteries

    Aww I didn't think about that. What would need replacing??
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    Ballistic Batteries

    So I've been looking for batteries a while for my Yamaha XS750 cafe racer build. I needed it to be small in order to keep the minimalistic look I'm aiming for and needed it to be able to be mounted in any position. How does everyone like the Ballistic Evo 8? Do they hold up? Also their website...
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    Yamaha XS750 Brake Rebuild

    Hey everyone I'm attempting to build a cafe racer out of a 1979 Yamaha XS750. This is my first build so you'll have to excuse me for being a bit of a newb. The front calipers are rusted out and the rear, although not rusted, don't look too good either. Whats a good replacement for the calipers...
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    Lowering Forks on Yamaha XS750

    Okay perfect ordered up the book it's exactly what I was looking for. So as far as the manual goes ... I've found one by Haynes and one by Clymer ... which one is prefered? @HURCO550 haha I just want to make sure I understand exactly what I'm doing before I do it ... hopefully it will save...
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    Lowering Forks on Yamaha XS750

    What is the difference between the progressive, race tech, and emulator options?
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    Lowering Forks on Yamaha XS750

    I think I need to do some reading before anything haha. Do you know of any good articles regarding suspension. I'd like to fully understand the benefits of all before I pursue anything. Also I no longer have the original manual/diagrams for the bike. Whats a good option for a manual with...
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    Lowering Forks on Yamaha XS750

    Okay and where do I get the "modern bits" to rebuild the internals with? Im guessing the frame is good as-is minus the seat modification. Why do people lower them then? What are some of the best websites to order these parts off of?
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    Lowering Forks on Yamaha XS750

    Hey everybody. I am a complete newb with bike building and this project will be my first. My XS750 is completely stock at the moment. Its all stripped down and waiting for new parts. I am going to pick a seat soon and cut the frame to fit accordingly as well as build a new electronics tray...
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