Maritime
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I know that bike, Dock's BIL rode it to Mid-O the year I went with him, Jussy and Brad. Nice scoot
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Yep, thats the one. Its been sitting probably almost since that trip. I just looked and the tags were last current in 2015, so closer to 8 years than 5. Tank is corroded and mice had made a home of the airbox, but I'm still hopeful that it wont take much to have it road ready by spring
Maritime
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Nice. Shame it got parked but glad someone is going to get it back on the road.
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
That should be a fun daily, man. I had an 04 Yellow 650 for a couple of years. Way more fun than the Wee-Strom
Funny enough, Dock painted this one blue some time ago but it was yellow originally..
I rode a friend of mines 3rd gen sv650 years ago, and that was enough for me to know Id be happy with the performance of the powerplant.
Tanshanomi
Active Member
The Post Office was nice to me twice today.
I got in the shock spring compressor set I ordered a few days ago. I hadn't ordered from Speed Addicts before but I was very impressed w/ the price and the very fast service.
I also got in the stainless bolt/washer/nut set for the airhead. There are about 480 or more pieces and the set is assembled for several different models so there are extra pieces that won't be used. I debated about whether to buy this set for quite a while but remembered what I spent on SS hardware for the 360, all a few pieces at a time. The overall price worked out to be in the neighborhood of $0.39 each piece. All were packaged in sets for easy identification.
I got in the shock spring compressor set I ordered a few days ago. I hadn't ordered from Speed Addicts before but I was very impressed w/ the price and the very fast service.
I also got in the stainless bolt/washer/nut set for the airhead. There are about 480 or more pieces and the set is assembled for several different models so there are extra pieces that won't be used. I debated about whether to buy this set for quite a while but remembered what I spent on SS hardware for the 360, all a few pieces at a time. The overall price worked out to be in the neighborhood of $0.39 each piece. All were packaged in sets for easy identification.
Rat_ranger
Coast to Coast
I bought a fancy clutch for the drz400sm. I already have a stroker crank, big bore, ported head, cams and fcr carb, so I thought the STM slipper clutch would be a nice addition.
benroloff
Been Around the Block
That’s an interesting looking clutch. What’s the benefit of that vs say upgraded friction plates and springs?
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Rat_ranger
Coast to Coast
Slipper clutches, also known as back torque limiting clutches, limit engine braking. How they work is the clutch hub has 2 pieces instead of being solid, and the 2 pieces have ramps on them, so when coming up to a corner if your going 50 in 3rd but it's a 25mph 1st gear corner you can drop the bike to first and the clutch will slip to prevent over rev or locking the wheel. But once wheel speed and engine speed are matched the clutch will re-engage the same way every time.
They've been around for a long time, but only really come OEM on some sport bikes. Some are even fancier now and are slipper/assist clutches that not only limit engine braking but clamp harder the more power is put through them.
Different friction discs or heavier springs can help the clutch grab when the stock one is marginal.
Edit, Here's a video that describes a slipper clutch well.
They've been around for a long time, but only really come OEM on some sport bikes. Some are even fancier now and are slipper/assist clutches that not only limit engine braking but clamp harder the more power is put through them.
Different friction discs or heavier springs can help the clutch grab when the stock one is marginal.
Edit, Here's a video that describes a slipper clutch well.
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Nice. Not sure how I worked on bikes for as long as I did without mine. Also, welcome back. Haven't seen you around in a minute!
whynot
~~~If it ain't raining, I'm riding~~{iii}?~~prost~
Thanks......had some health and family issues.
Most is over, still some knee and feet issues.
This table will help with that.
wfo speedracer
Been Around the Block
I found this on Facebook marketplace for $500 so I snagged it , most of the work you see here was already done, all of the paintwork was done but the tank and rear section have to be reprayed, it came with the paint and new tires , so far I have added a battery box , lengthened the seat 7 inches and cut some seat foam, now I can actually fit on the bike , also started reassembly, it has a long way to go.
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Luugo86
'73 CB350, '78 XS650 Cafe Killer
That is a great score for that price !
wfo speedracer
Been Around the Block
Yes with all the work that had been done already I couldn't pass it up.
Where is the LIKE button. That clutch is sexier than the one I fitted to the Duc.
Rat_ranger
Coast to Coast
Lol, atleast on a dry clutch Duc you can show it off. Once installed on the DRZ you'll never see it.
