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Does anyone know a good resource for purchasing bulk packs of wet sanding paper? Harbor Freight carries only a few grits in bulk packs. I need a range from 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2000, and 3000. Just tired of getting reamed for 3 lousy sheets of wet sanding paper at most auto parts...

I have a freshly rebuilt and bead blasted cast aluminum carb. Is it advisable to use self-etching primer on the bare cast aluminum carb body before a top coat? Stock color of the carb is satin black. Thanks, John

Sorry if this a duplicate topic. I have a 74 Yamaha DT360 Enduro carb that I need to paint satin black (stock color): 1. Anyone know of a decent rattle can paint that is fuel resistant? 2. Does priming cause issues when the top coat is exposed to any type of fuel exposure? Thanks everybody. John

Any or all Cafe Racer bike owners who would not mind having their bike(s) featured on a prominent online publication.... Please PM me with photos of your bike if you live in the Tri-State area — New York, Connecticut, or New Jersey. I would like to photograph as many bikes as possible. Thanks...

Have a cracked front dirt bike fender (yellow plastic). Any strong plastic adhesives that don't expand and are clear? I know there's Gorilla glue quick set, BUT they never mention plastic on any of their product labels. Sketchy. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks, John

I bought this exhaust for a CB500 brat build, but caught the 2-stroke bug and never proceeded with the build. This exhaust was purchased at Carpy's Cafe Racers. Exhaust is brand new and never used. $400 firm. This exhaust goes for $600 new. Priced to sell. Email me at: pfeufer(at..)me.com if you...

I bought this exhaust for a CB500 brat build, but caught the 2-stroke bug and never proceeded with the build. This exhaust was purchased at Carpy's Cafe Racers. Exhaust is brand new and never used. $400 firm. This exhaust goes for $600 new. Priced to sell. Email me at: pfeufer(at..)me.com if you...

I need a seat pan upholstered. Anybody know of any great upholsterers? My seat design does not seem like it would be that difficult, but want done right. Any links or contact information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! John

Does anybody know of any good/affordable sand blasters in Norther NJ? I have used Blast Master, but they have botched 2 jobs thus far and I'm still waiting for parts dropped 3 weeks ago! Thanks for any leads! Best, John

I have a Yamaha DT360 (2-stroke) Enduro. How do I determine what the factory spec compression should be? Here are the specs: Engine Capacity: 351 Bore x Stroke: 80 х 70 mm Compression Ratio: 6.4:1 Thanks! John

Anybody have 2 cents on good bike locks? I have a CB500 and may have to park it on the street in a "OK" area. Chaining it to a pole may not be a option. Also, don't know if there are loud motion alarms out there.... that would help. Thanks! John

I have a Yamaha DT360 (2-stroke) that is not pulling fuel up into the cylinder. When the engine is cold, I choke it, kick it forever and get nothing. When I check the spark plug it's dry. However, when I disconnect the gas line and push gas directly up the carb, she starts in one kick and runs...

Is there any place in Northern NJ where vintage cars and bikes get together on the weekends or week nights? Someone said Somerville has a parking lot or cruising strip. Thanks! John

What is the sorcery involved with obtaining circlips for forks? Can't find these darn things anywhere... tried Home Depot, Lowes, local hardware store... no joy. Please see image below (just an example). Need a 46 mm diameter. Thanks! John

Polished some oxidized CB500 aluminum forks on a bench buffer. When I need to inspect the surface I need to use a dry red Harbor Freight rag to buff off any light polish residue from Emery or Tripoli. Is there something I can spray or wipe on my pieces that will easily dissolve or wipe away any...

I've heard there are some bike shows in parts of Brooklyn, NY. Are there any weekly meet up spots like parking lot hang outs for cars and vintage bikes? Thanks! John

Anybody know a online source for any type of stainless steel or chrome metric nuts, bolts, washers, cap nuts etc? Sears Appliance and Hardware has a lot, but not everything. Thanks! John

I have the very first redesigned CB500 4-into-1 stainless exhaust produced by Steve Carpenter in California. I was going to use it for a brat project, but have too many projects. Pipe is unused and in mint/new condition. Comes with a nickel plated baffle insert/tip. Pipe goes new for $600...

So I've seen 3K (yellow film) applied to a headlight using liquid (Windex) with a squeegee, but have heard that heating the film with a heat gun while stretching it then squeegee from the center works better? Has anyone applied 3K film with just heat vs. liquid (spraying film and headlight)...

I have a newly sandblasted muffler for a 74 Yamaha DT360 Enduro. Would a high heat powder coat (slight krinkle) or ceramic coating last longer? Thanks! John