Recent content by ralphtdog

Thank you very much.

Hello all, OK, I must admit it, I'm lost in some jargon. Is there someway to find out more detail in what exactly is meant by "chopper", "bobber", "cafe", and "tracker"? I'm thinking they are referring to custom designs, but was just wondering if someone could school me in the difference...

another major milestone reached. I have removed the engine! I have noticed that one of the support brackets on the top has broken off. I'm hoping that won't be too much of an ordeal. I have a neighbor who welds. Fortunately for me, he also builds bikes. Lots of rusty screws and bolts...

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Sweet! I am working on a 1980 xs400SG as my first motorcycle project. What is the UPS code for that book? Maker? title? have you scanned it yet (and if so,can I have a copy)? Regular gas (oh-noo)

Heres another update. Hit another milestone yesterday. I got the chain off! The gear box is turning! I'm thinking the transmission might not be as messed up as I thought! I'll keep you all informed

OK, So I have just started my journey to restore my bike. Had huge issues just getting the rear wheel off. The spindel was super-stuck. Had a neighbor come by with a tourch and we super heated it out.When I got the bike, the wheel were locked up as well. Finally got them loose. Boy, those...

Thank you so much. I'm very excited about this. never worked on a bike before. really feeling the appeal.

Oh, I supose if I'm gonna touch it, its gona be something in-between. Thank you for replying. if you have any tid-bits of advice I'd be more than appreciative to hear them. Thank you

I guess its an SG! it has front disk and rear drum. The front Mag has tubless on it as well! super! thank you. if you have any documentation/websites/suggestions/or random thoughts that might help me in my project I would greatlyy appreciate it. I've posted pictures in my album with "the...

Can you give me the weight of the fuel tank and the seat/mounting EQ? If I could also have your zip code (I suspect its 31601 or something like that but I would like to make sure. Then I could better get an idea of what it would costs to ship it to me (sorry, I don't live in GA so I would be...

Does the black fuel tank fit on a 1980 XS 400SG frame? how about the seat? does the seat have the mouting gear? In the first picture, there is a trunk-looking atachment. is that also on the table and if so, would it fit on the 1980 XS400SG?