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Can anyone tell me if there is a good/proper way to lower the front forks on a a set of Canadian RZ forks. I put a set on my rd to be able to do the dual disc,triumph brake upgrade, but it give my bike a " a nose" up attitude of 1.5". I don't want the fork tubes sticking out the top of my TT so...

I Need some help here my xs650 is weeping oil on the top of the right side cover just under the tach drive. It is actually coming thru the casting. There is a small 2 cm x 2cm casting indent( all my other xs motors have the casting indent also). When I push on it I can actually see very minute...

I have a 83 xs 650 cafe that I am finishing up a complete custom wiring harness on. I have not seen this current motor run, but the original speedo showed 9600 miles. I am experiencing no spark after what i feel is a properly wired motor. I have compared to tons of diagrams online and it appears...

I am looking to purchase a titled 73-75 RD 350 or 250 frame. Got one layin around hit me up. Thanks

Any suggestions on a good quality RD guru that is affordable for bores/fitment, porting and head work for an RD 350 motor. There are a few out there, but i want to check into all of my options. Also, i have heard a few different opinions on expansion chambers for the 350 RD ....any thoughts...

Ok this question may seem Fd up but I need some opinions. I am doing a shirt with a bunch of patches.....cafe, Yamaha....piss ups etc. my question is is it tacky or disrespectful to put a Japanese rising sun patch on? I know the patch "can" be associated with the kamikaze pilot. Being a true...

I need a cb450 roller or frame with title. condition is not important, just the frame and title. I would like a roller, but frame and rear swing arm are the most important. Also I am not sure, but I would accept a frame (???) that you can stuff a cb450 motor in with no mods. Thanks

I just did carb kits and cleaning on my cb550f....which by the way is a huge pain in the ass! I can not believe the linkeage, alignment etc. my question is, the bike runs a lot better now, but doesent seem like it will break thru 5k. Any suggestions. What is a good starting point on the air...

I have for sale a body off of a cafe racer I just bought. It fits an RD to the "T". It may be modified to fit others. I am not sure of the make or year this was made, but I was told it came from the 70s. I cannot verify the tank/petcock not leaking, but i was told that when the bike was last...

I just started this xs650. Its part 79/frame and 83 heritage special motor. The motor ran like a clock with 12K original. Just gonna freshen gaskets, spin on filter, seals, paint etc. Mac 2-1 header with rossier exhaust,K+N, Mikuni VM34. dual disc front, drilled/faced rotors, GSXR750 rear set...

I just got a new smoker. Its a 75 rd250. It was used as a track bike back in the late 70s ,early 80s. I need some help identifying some "bastard parts that where on it. Please see pics below. First off it has a front end with dual disc, anti dive and 37mm fork tubes. not sure what its off of. I...

Can anyone tell me where i can score a right caliper to match my existing left on my 1976 cb550F. I want to go to a dual caliper set up in front. I am sure this is a pretty common question. Any suggestions and options would be appreciated. Thanks