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Here's the deal: I got this 78 XS500E that I rode once about 3 years ago. Idle raced to 3k when warm - which is unnerving, so I got a set of VM34s off a sled so I'd be the one in charge, not some worn out old vacuum system. Anyway, I've now got these things rigged up and everything seems like...

I'm trying to re-shape my seat a little and am not having luck with 3M spray-on adhesive. What have you used in the past to stick the factory-style foam to itself more permanently?

How often do you guys buy a jacket based on a photo and end up returning it do to crappy fit? I've only found one decent jacket in real life to try on and it was WAY too short. How do you go about actually finding a well-fitting jacket with no access to a decent local store?

Forgive the dumb question, but how well can I expect a high temp clear coat to stick to bare metal? I'm debating just waxing it or actually clearing it. Any tips?

Hey guys, I called around and nobody local can resurface/turn my rotors. It's a '78 XS500 with front and rear discs. The rears work ok, but the fronts are weak. I've got new pads and was hoping to get a fresh surface for them to bite. Can I just sand them lightly using something very flat to...

Hey all, I'm about to try putting on some new K70s on my '78 XS500. I've got some spoons and rim protectors and am planning on getting baby powder to keep the tubes from getting all jacked up. Any other tips come to mind? Thanks

Hi all, I've got a cheap project bike which I know some aren't fond of. I've read they overheat and crack heads, but I also read that may have been corrected with a different head design sometime before the model I've got. I'm willing to take my chances and am just sort of planning the...

Well, I picked up this junky old KL250 for cheap and am making some decent money off its parts (like net +$200 so far, with ~$500 to $700+ left to sell). Anyway, I've been seeing the sr400 and 500's around and dig em. Haven't been able to find one around here yet (WI), so I'm wondering how...

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/2925780612.html Don't know the guy, but I do know these are popular. For $250- thought someone might be interested...

Here's a link to a project bike/ parts bike I'm selling. Let me know if you or someone you know is interested. Willing to cut a deal in order to move on to next project... http://wausau.craigslist.org/mcy/2909175059.html Thanks

Just picked up a project bike- 1978 Kawasaki KL250 dual sport. I know Kawasaki used a similar-looking 250 for a lot of different bikes, so I'm hoping parts won't be a problem. I haven't been able to locate a technical forum that has good info (like kzrider, etc). Anyone know where I can...

Well, I've found a cheap 78 KL250 that was once titled (isn't now)- don't really care if I get a title for it or not, but I'll try. Anyway, if it's worth rebuilding, I'm going to build it up tracker-style. Anyone do that around here? I'd like to see some photos. One great example is that...

What kind of bunk is that? Should be getting the 440 on Thurs. I was planning on pulling the elec starter and selling it. Turns out I'd have to bump-start it if I did that because there's no friggin' kicker! I got on the kawasaki twins site and found one guy who swapped in a kick-starter...

Hi there, I'm very likely going to end up with a kz440 project that hasn't run in a while. It has 19k on the clock. The owner hasn't been into the motor, so we don't know if it's been overbored or anything yet. The only rings I can find are .5mm over. Is that the first over? Assuming the...

Are normal Redwing-style workboots ok for riding safety-wise? Should I wear my heavy, clunky steel toes? What do you wear when riding? Are they just the same boots you wear on a daily basis or something specifically for riding? Thanks

Wondering if the kz440 ltd- style frame is different from the normal kz frame - does the seat sit lower into the frame near the tank?

I found a cheap '81 kz440 w/title, but it's belt drive. I've never liked them, but don't have any real experience with them.. They just seem kind of lame and remind me of newer huge harleys with cd players in them. From a maintenance perspective, I've heard they're nicer. I used to hate...

I'm still looking for a bike. My last one was a kz650 which I liked, but am liking the twins more these days. Is a kz400 enough bike for 70mph travel for 3 hours? Should I go back to the 4cyl kz's? PS> I never got that kz650 on the road- only rebuilt and had to sell. So I have no baseline...

I'm digging on mags these days and really like the set in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU5YL4ETqCI&feature=related The front looks normal (stock), but the rear looks like the spokes are thinner and the diameter looks bigger than a lot that I've seen. I don't like the fat, squat...

Let me add some details: I have tools, I know how to use them, this isn't my first bike. Also, this is a sedan, not a wagon. I'd most likely be solo and working in the cold outside some stranger's house. I think the motor would sit nicely up front, seatbelted. The frame,etc would go in the...