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Recent Content by spectra

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    No power......couldn't pull skin off rice pudding

    Had an 80 and well ended up running the H pipe with unis........... worked out great......... both SOHC builds I did I used the H pipe and...
    Post by: spectra, Aug 11, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    Maxim Build

    Took it out for its maiden voyage Friday night. Runs good for sitting 5 years. Clutch seems a little week but hoping it gets better with time.
    Post by: spectra, Aug 7, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    Screw length sizes

    Those kits are awesome....... I have used them on three bikes and no issues at all......... just make sure to use anti seize as ss bolts can be a...
    Post by: spectra, Aug 5, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    Wanted - 78-79 rear caliper

    Looking to see if anyone has one laying around. Rebuilot the one I have and can not get it to seal properly.... Thanks!
    Thread by: spectra, Jul 10, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Classifieds
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    Glad to be here and the XS that was meant to be...

    Its like a sewing machine............ :D
    Post by: spectra, Apr 16, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    What Chain Do You Use?

    You want to get new sprockets along with the new chain. I would not re use the sprockets.
    Post by: spectra, Apr 13, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    School Cafe Racer Project

    Problems with the DOHC bikes is finding a tank to fit the backbone of the frame. Also the bike is missing a few parts so hopefully you got the...
    Post by: spectra, Apr 10, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    Maxim Build

    Well it lives...................... maybe someday this bike will hit the street................. had the carbs gone through by old school carbs...
    Post by: spectra, Apr 8, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    Motogadget

    Not sure there the most affordable but Revival Cycles in Texas is my go to store for motogadget things...... I have purchased 2 M units from them...
    Post by: spectra, Mar 13, 2022 in forum: The Classroom
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    How To Remove Breaker Cover?

    Yeah no plug is needed and I think its there so people do not mess with it. I used allen head screws on both of the ones I had to dress it up.
    Post by: spectra, Jan 3, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    How To Remove Breaker Cover?

    It needs to be drilled out. Be careful not to go to far and hit the screw so you can not back it out with a screwdriver.
    Post by: spectra, Jan 3, 2022 in forum: The Garage
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    Wanted - Xs400 gas tank

    Not cheap but these tanks are getting scarce............. I paid under 100 shipped years ago for one and got lucky.............
    Post by: spectra, Nov 27, 2021 in forum: Classifieds
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    Dutch '78 cafe build

    Nice workshop ! Looking forward to see you get back to the project.
    Post by: spectra, Nov 26, 2021 in forum: The Garage
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    XS Gas Tanks

    Just bight the bullet and get a square tank off an earlier XS....... there out there but will cost you unless you get lucky..... I found one a few...
    Post by: spectra, Nov 14, 2021 in forum: The Garage