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    One-up Two-up seat with removable cowling

    This seat may not be for everyone, but I'd though Id share because I haven't seen anything like it on this site. Its functional and makes it easy to carry a second passenger. Swivel is not a fan, as I'm sure others are not too. Although Swivel thought he'd let me know by sending me 2...
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    1980 CB750F

    The gauges are from Parts N More, http://www.partsnmore.com/ They connected with the OEM cables and were a breeze to install. Yes, I did the seat myself. I either needed to cut off the grommet section from the tank or blend the seat into it. The seat was a lot of bondo/sand/bondo/sand. Also...
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    1980 CB750F

    Here is my 1980 CB750F: Some of the mods include: LEDs Idiot lights mounted inside the upper fuse box Single red LEDs mounted in mirror mounts that flash with turn signals Custom aluminum battery box Two-up seat. Removable cowling to cover rear passenger seat Star pattern drilled rotors DIY...
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    One-up Two-up seat with removable cowling

    Thought I'd share my seat for those who want to carry a passenger and still obtain that bubble hump look. I made the main part of the seat by carving a mold out of florist foam, covering it with metal tape and then fiber glassing over top. To create the removable seat cover/cowl I did the same...
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    Newbie from Alberta

    I'm in Alberta too. Medhat
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    Rockin the 80's - First time Cafe Build

    From what I remember there is a circular clip that holds the everything in place. After you remove the rubber cap, you need to do is push down on that metal cap. THen you can use a flat head screw driver to pry out the circular retaining ring. The ring is split and you can see the split at...
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    My XS400 Seat Build

    I bought the stuff at a local big box store. Canadian Tire, in Canada. It is just regular fiberglass resin, any store should have some., I think Walmart carries this stuff too.
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    Bad press at cb750f.com

    There was quite the discussion going on at cb750f.com in regards to cafe-ing bikes especially the cb750f. Here are some posts Joined: Mar 12, 2010 Luba, I have not intentionally singled you out. Your bike is an F, although not my cup of tea, it is still an F, and belongs here. I however DO...
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    florist foam pisses me off... need help!

    Just stay with it and it should work. I have an 81 XS400 too and did not want to cut anything off of the frame. You can check out my seat build here. http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=9500.0 http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=9500.0 I used florist foam and spray adhesive, butbet that the...
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    These are my under $45 rearsets

    http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=7401.0 http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=7401.0 http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=7970.0 http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=7970.0
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    My XS400 Seat Build

    The tail light isn't too bright. It is not DOT approved, but it is E-marked (european approved). They are bright enough however and the brake is fairly bright too.
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    1976 KZ400 Cafe Transformation - Almost finished

    Re: 1976 KZ400 Cafe Transformation (First Motorcycle) -Just Drilled My Rotor I would suggest buying a counter sink bit to chamfer the hole. Just buy the cheapest one when it comes to this as you will only need to hold it at each hold for a second and it should last for the duration of the...
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    Clip-Ons from www.650central.com

    The ones from partsnmore are 10" in length compared to the 8" from mikesxs The partsnmore ones are buried in the CB750 SOHC section.
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    Breaking Cam Chain

    MikesXS has a cam tool breaker/riverter kit for $44, and you can get free shipping. I say buy it there, use it and either keep the kit or sell the thing on e-bay for $24, then you have only payed $20 for the job and have the satisfaction that you did all the work yourself. Part #35-0112...
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    Drilling brake Rotors

    I drilled my front rotor and was surprised how easy it was. I think I used a 1/8" bit followed by a 5/16", and then used a HSS countersink bit to clean up the edges. I bought 1 bit in each size and they are perfectly fine now, plan on doing 3 more rotors. I used Cobalt bits. The trick is to go...
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    What kind of clearcoat for spray-canned tank?

    you really need a 2 part paint, a clear with a hardener. If not any other paint will not likely stand up to any drips of gas spills. If you go to a paint store you can get it in a can, usually the hardener is in there, but you puncture it with a button and it will mix with the paint, then you...
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    My XS400 Seat Build

    Justin, These pics should get you started. Let me know if you have any more ?s. The seat is held in place by 2 bolts near the back and 2 kitchen latches near the front. The bolt holes were there on the existing frame and it is where the old passenger grab bar was bolted onto the bike. I just...
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    Cool Vintage Pics

    OK, maybe not totally "vintage". This is just me playing around with some Photoshop and my bike pics. If you want you could send me a high res image of you or one of your bikes and I could do something similar.
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    um.....Steel Braided Brake Lines?

    Russell makes universal kits. You just buy the proper length line/hose and 2 ends and they all screw together. If you are in Canada, check out your local moto shop and take a look at the motovan catalogue. They are in there. The cables come in any lenght, in increments of 2"
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    82 XS650...NO IDEA where to start!

    Pick up a clymer manual first. But I would definitely start with the carbs. Pick up some carb rebuild kits and dismantle the carbs. You probably have a bunch of varnish and fuel would be leaking cause the seals are shot.
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