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  1. Redcon

    Cleaning up my handlebars, what to do with Reservoir?

    Hi! So I'm thinking of "cleaning up" my bars. I just can't figure out how to get rid of the brake Reservoir off the bars...anyone have any good resources to read up on doing something like this? Thanks!
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    CT70

    Just picked up this CT70 for $300. Not sure if I got hosed, but I was looking for a winter project. Planning a complete tear down. Mostly for learning purposes as I was jumpy and bought it without a title :-[ Hopefully I can get a title for it but I'm not sure how it'll go here in Mass. I've...
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    Starter Chain Help Needed

    Hey guys, So, I noticed a noise coming from the left side of my engine. Opened it up to find the Starter Chain very loose (A-Circle)! I sat and read the book, couldn't find anything to tell me wether or not I can tension this chain or how thick the idle pad should be (B-Circle). Sat and...
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    Permatex the Right Stuff Gasket Maker?

    Wasn't sure if this is where this should go, but has anyone ever used this stuff? Was thinking it might be good for non-cylinder head-gasket gaskets (crankcase gaskets, head gaskets, etc)? Anyone have any idea?
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    Noob question abount CV to VM Carb swap

    Hey guys, so this might have been covered, if so I'm very sorry...my searching skills are have lost today. Can I replace a pair of BS34 Mikunis for VM carbs as long as the VMs are 34mm (same as my CVs) ? I ask because I was looking to get a pair of round slide carbs, and noticed the ones that...
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    78 XS500

    Hey guys, So I bought my first bike last September. Got it off some guy for $480 and couldn't believe the shape it was in. With a cold engine it started right up and idled not half bad. I put a little maintenance into it when I got it home. Cleaned carbs, changed fluids, tested compression...
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    Old Lurker, New Member

    Hey forum members, my name is Junior and I own a 78 XS500. Stock at the moment. I am very new to street riding, and riding motorbikes in general. In the past two years I've been MX riding with some dudes I work with. Caught the bug and wanted to get out on the streets. I've riden my bike now 5...
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