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PJ, way back I had an RD350 1974 (bought it new) my first bike ever. The first thing I did was put on a set of Dunlop TT100's if my memory serves me they were about a triangle profile? Do you recall that tire? Cheers, 50gary

I would never say one size up tires are unsafe, I have a CX500 Cafe style that's one size up and it rides and handles great IMO but I also have USD '07 GSX-R forks, It does have a wider front rim 2.15 vs. 1.85. I would also go with the standard size in the rear (110/18) if I buy a new set of...

What he says, no way would I put the 100/90/18 on the front with a 1.60" rim or the 110 on the rear. Narrow may not look as cool by today's standard but the tires work better when they're standard sizes, standard meaning factory recommended. A 90/90/18" on a 1.85" rim would be the way to go if...

Yes, if the section is the same the wider tire will roll out 3.4% further therefore it will spin less per mile and the speedometer will read lower. If the 4.0" tire is a lower profile for instance 4.00/80/19 vs 3.50/90/19 then the difference will be nill. Those sound like the Firestone Deluxe...

Looks like the stud is well broken? I would have welded (still might) a bolt and nut to it, the very high welding heat often will break the rust/corrosion bond and allow the bolt or stud to leave home. Probably the best penetrating fluid it automatic trans fluid and acetone mixed 50/50. I...

Re: My Suzi T500 Project (Finished Video & Pics!) Just joking, but it may be time for an Avatar "update"? Cheers, 50gary

[/img]Linked mono shock build progress photo. This is a Yamaha DT frame being modified to accept Yamaha dirt bike S/A. The shock (in this pic. is a strut 11.2" to represent the shock with about .800" sag for build purpose) is mounted at 60 degrees and well braced in the upper mount as well...

Ah.. you're a brave man bobminkwell. Looking at those boxes of parts I shuddered a bit. Great start this will be cool, I like the small bikes. I just picked up an 1978 IT175 the other day and it's a runner! Will not have the base gasket change the port timing? Won't that raise the piston in...

I sold my XS11 some years ago after a bad back injury (are there any good back injuries?) it was just too big for my strength level at that time. Anyway, I was on my way to putting on a USD R1 forks set. I have the XS11 stem in an R1 (2001) triple clamps plus the tapered roller bearings if...

Re: My Suzi T500 Project (Finished Video & Pics!) Ready for TV. Super cool. Ride report card due soon. Cheers, 50gary

I'd consider some "speed Holes" in the brake stay? (torque arm) Nice work. Cheers, 50gary

For bolting to composite parts with metal fasteners, I use barbed inserts bonded in place. Magnobond 92-1 works very well for the bonding material. I bead blast the inserts and use an etching agent to assure bonding. Be careful that no epoxy makes it's way on to the threads. That's one of...

Re: DWMS Racing RD350 Build! Tapered Steering Bearing Conversion & RK Racing Chain Brother Joey, thanks for the ultra quick reply. I should have placed a question mark at the end of my statement because I knew you'd have an answer to clear any questions. Cheers, 50gary

Re: DWMS Racing RD350 Build! Tapered Steering Bearing Conversion & RK Racing Chain Joe, looking at your shifter rod, I would shorten it by about .625" so the rod and levers are at about 90 degree to each other. The shifter shaft lever arm and rod seem to be at an acute angle, what do you...

Re: My Suzi T500 Project (Finished Video & Pics!) John, outstanding work and design, well worth the effort and for 'us' in the gallery the waiting for the completion. Is there a front fender in foreseeable future. Where do we sign up for rides? Cheers, 50gary

Thanks for the reply, two great looking bikes. You must attract attention in Vietnam when you ride. Is the Cafe style of bikes popular in your country? Cheers, 50gary

Nice bike, and your friend's too. His front wheel looks very close to the radiator with the bike that low? I too would have an 18" rear wheel, I have 18" x 2.15" Comstar wheels front and rear on my CX500. Cheers, 50gary

Re: 1972 DS7 The Long Road- monoshock conversion done With regard to the upper shock mount, I would use two (one each side L&R) small dia. tubes and triangulate from the center of the shock mount out to the curved frame tubes. Triangles are strong and distribute the load. I'd take a close...

Re: My Suzi T500 Project (Video!) Good for you John, well done. Cheers, 50gary

Re: My Suzi T500 Project (Almost Done!) John, I would use a large horse syringe (available at a veterinarian supply) or a small glue syringe to prime the lines, I use them to fill brake lines prior to bleeding. Best of luck. Cheers, 50gary