So guys!Long time no hear!
In the meantime I got married, had my honeymoon in Portugal and I try to ride my stock XS 750 as much as possible.Had not enough time to deal with the important things in life like bikes
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The stock 750 is reliable, even though I just explored that the the main stand mount on the frame is bent (and needs fixing in Winter) the bike starts and drives reliably, power is good and a nice difference to my rock-hard RD350.
While I was busy organising the marriage I managed however to remove the engine of the parts bike XS750 from the frame, my plan is to check this engine for my cafe -racer project.
I already ordered parts for this engine (gaskets etc.).I also ordered a "new" kardan drive (the old one had a huge crack where it is mounted on the swingarm), also a electronic ignition set from the later 3L3 model and other bits and pieces that are missing on that motor...
The engine is now dissassembled down to the cylinder base, next aim is to open up the cases and check the crank if its in spec.
The PO told me that there is "something wrong with the crank" so I will check before I invest too much money and have a engine that runs poor.
My friend Der Nanno will help me with his Plastigauge to check the crank.
I also started to collect info and tools to refresh my later model cylinderhead....the cafe racer will have 825cc with this cylinder head and T300 carbs so I hope it will be a bit more lively than my stock 750
How do you guys check your valve seats on your cylinder heads?I read one should buy new valves (one exhaust and one intake) and measure the side lash when inserted...
Thanks in advance!!