Recent content by SteveH

I really don't see the point in the oil cooler. None of the mods you have would increase engine temps (high compression). Let us not forget that the engines are designed to have the oil at a specific temp, and cooling it below that is almost as bad as having it too hot.

Location ?

Damn shame this isn't for the CB550............Or it'd be in a box on its way here already :P

Happen to have a good #1 and #3 pipe from that CB550 ?

And if that isn't possible - go for a BRASS wire wheel.

Here's the black flake on my XS650 tank that I just had repainted. We took some took scrapings of the old paint and tried to match up as best as possible: Close Up

Im thinking of picking one of these up....My idea was to mount it to the rear swingarm and use the rear wheel to measure off of. That way I wouldn't have any wire hanging, etc.

Ya, Proteal has been an inspiration :D That said, I don't plan on going too crazy with the motor - it all depends on how things shape up. Right now Im just going to try to get it running, and see if I do need to take the engine down. Hopefully I can get 2-300mi on it within the next couple of...

Ladies and Gents, Quick intro - I've been lurking for the past couple of months; just registered last week (sick of looking at threads w/o pics!). Anyway, had a pretty nice CB360G cafe bike about 8 years ago. Sold it for a CB650SC which I loved, but was sold last year for a bigger...