Recent content by Oskar

I shouldn't have said that it wasn't working. You are absolutely correct and explained it much better than I. Thank you

That is an X. The link worked for me. I have had one since new in 1986, and they are rockets. The 700 was developed as a tariff fighter when H-D got the US to put an additional tax on any import over 700cc.

Tombo, the generator/alternator won't put out until a certain RPM. What that RPM is for these bikes I am not sure, but experience says about probably about 1000 Rpm. Until that point, the battery alone is supplying the power for your lights etc. So at a stoplight, you are working off just the...

Sorry to have to ask, but are you sure the rings are bad? Was this a known problem with these bikes that I am unaware of? Could it be as simple as bad carb mixture? Not doubting anybodies word, but Yamaha pretty well had thier act together, and rings surprises me. Thanks, Geoff

Thats the hope, along with cleaning out the rust, but I am anticipating the worst! In the meantime, it is under spring pressure, soaking, with a cup taped over the top in case it decides come out on it's own.

Today's adventure...removing the clips inside the forks. By using the bar and socket method I managed to get them out but... One side is rusted in place. I have it soaking in PB blaster at the moment, but if that doesn't work,I am thinking about drilling and tapping the cover. I think I can use...

I guess that makes me a whippersnapper then! Jonesy, thanks for the steer towards your build. I think we are heading in similar directions. I put a bid in on ebay for some Rebel shocks, they may ride a little rough, but the alternative is a hard tail so.....

Do you still have the clamps and isolators?

Thanks, I am on my way.

Wow I hate auto correct.

Jonesy, thanks to getting what I was trying to say! I will do a mock up first, if only to see if what's in my head is possible. After stripping it this weekend, the first order of business is to build a bench to raise it off the ground, level it side to side, and fix the swingarm into position...

bcware, Already tried the remove seat option and still a no go. The frame needs to drop. The shocks are old and leaking anyway, so if I have to replace them I might as well go shorter there too. Before I cut i was thinking about what measurements I should make to keep the geometry close. I'm...

Hi all, been lurking here for a while, and just wanted to introduce myself. I have an 81 that I started to make into a Brat-style about 10 years ago because my wife wanted to ride. Got it on the cheap, and started hacking. Needless to say a few things have gone missing over the years, but all...