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After a year and a half long hiatus, I decided it was time to get back on 2 wheels. Since my wife has had the itch, I picked her up a TU250. I may catch flack for this, but to hell with carburetors. This time, I just wanted something that ran. The CB750 was pretty, but this one may actually...

Ok folks, I need your help with this one. I was embarking on my maiden voyage (riding it home) when I began getting a distinct "flapping" from inside the engine. By the time I was able to pull over, it was too far gone and had seized. Now I'm in the process of trying to determine what may...

The electrical tape on the headlight must be worth at least $500, right? :o https://asheville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1978-yamaha-sr500-cafe-racer/6338712362.html

I had no intention on dragging this project out for nearly 2 years, but life happens. We ended up moving, and our new garage is more of a storage shed, so it put me behind. Thankfully, I was able to send it to a friend's house where we were able to get it to where she stands today...

When each modification comes with a disclaimer, it has to be safe... right? "The bracket I have now for the seat was always supposed to be temporary, but I have not yet devised an alternative" :o http://greenville.craigslist.org/mcy/5606225971.html

Finished sanding the fins and buttoned up a few other odds and ends. Had to source a new oil sensor cap from some place in Japan. Had a friend over, so we did the drop.

Getting a little ahead of myself, but I wanted to test the rearset position to make sure that my "bolt on" bracket solution was actually that. Doesn't look like I'll be that fortunate. I'd say a comfortable riding position would put my brake pedal at about 130 degrees, which is exactly where...

That's a good lookin' engine, Tune. Did you have to cure it before sanding? I've read that it needs to heat to 200+ degrees to cure properly, but I don't forsee being able to fire it up for some time.

Engine dressed up. Going to let it cure for a week, then I'll consider sanding the fins. Hoping to drop the frame on it soon.

I've heard various methods for replacing the gaskets on all of my engine covers (clutch, points, stator, valve cover, etc) but wanted to get opinions from this group. When replacing these gaskets, should I add gasket sealant and apply to 1 side, both sides, or neither? Some people say gasket...

Threw some new all balls bearings in my front and rear hubs, as well as new tapered bearings on my steering stem. Put the new bushings in my 550 swingarm and when I mounted it up it was a direct swap. No spacers necessary. Trued the wheels by using some advanced technology. :)

About to place an order for a couple of Shinko 230s. My plan was to run 110/90 - 19 on the front and 120/90 - 18 in the rear. I've heard that performance and handling would be better if I go down to a 100/90 front and 110/90 rear, but I feel that makes them look anemic. I can handle a slight...

Frame and other goodies back from the powder coater today. Also received my new harness from Sparck. It's a little less overwhelming than the old one, with far less speaker wire.

Decided to start polishing up some bits while everything else is at the coater. Fork legs were too far gone, and I haven't been able to find a decent pair online for a good price, so I ordered up some Eastwood 2K satin black chassis paint and went to town because I don't have the patience to...

I'm looking to replace my swingarm bushings once everything is returned from powder coating. Are the bronze bushings significantly superior to the OEM plastic ones? An extra $20 isn't going to break the bank, but I want to make sure I'm not getting them just for the sake of having the more...

Decided to do a quick mock up of the front end (because that's how I tend to uncover more issues) and I was having a ridiculous time trying to remove my fork tubes. Quickly discovered why... Finally got them out and did a quick setup. Looks like new tubes are now in the "budget"

I dig those, but I was leaning towards the DCC set, since I'll be returning the ones that I have there anyway.

Did a quick mockup of a few things to make sure everything would clear. Going to swap out those rearsets with something else. They feel a little cheap to me, and I need something indexable so that I can run the tie rod under the lever. Also got my 550 swingarm in, so that will be going to the...

Came home to 5 packages on my doorstep. Santa was good to me.

That option sounds much less labor-intensive.