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    XS400: A ScottLuke Saga

    Od green looks sweet. That's the color I chose.
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    Me too. I am really pleased with the way it turned out.
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    Using Counteract Balancing Beads

    I understand where you both are coming from. I just wanted to put the "facts" out there for others. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. I am just speaking from the other side of the counter.
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    Using Counteract Balancing Beads

    My question is, if I spin a tire on a balancer and it asks for a quarter ounce, which is about right for a motorcycle, what happens to the extra weight? It is a very inaccurate way of balancing a tire. That is why they are mainly used in big tires, cause they can compensate having the extra...
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    Using Counteract Balancing Beads

    The rep from the manufacturer. I have balanced thousands of sets of car tires and truck tires. If a car tire asks for more than 3 ounces it normally means the rim is bent. I am speaking to the fact that 2 ounces is a lot of weight for a bike rim and tire. I have balanced transport tires that...
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    Using Counteract Balancing Beads

    Wow! These beads are not for these kinda of tires. They are made for steering tires on a tractor trailer and massive mud tires. I have done tires for 4 yrs and would not do this as it is dangerous.
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    Doing a cafe racer build but where to hide the battery?!

    No it's all good. I got the guy who is doing the inspection to order it.
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    Doing a cafe racer build but where to hide the battery?!

    I was gonna order that battery this week. Glad I asked about my inspection. Turns out the e start has to work so I went with a 4 ah one so it will work.
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    Doing a cafe racer build but where to hide the battery?!

    You need to find a smaller battery. You can get gel ones for cheap and they are really small.
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    Cdn bobber build.

    Got my new to me front tire mounted on the rim. It's nice being able to mount it myself. Now to get both wheels balanced.
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    Cdn bobber build.

    Thanx guys. Am gonna be trimming my front fender and fixing a few dents tomo. Got it off a Honda cb650. Going to paint the fenders the same.
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    Cdn bobber build.

    Got the color of my bike picked out. Decided to throw some paint down on my tank. This is my first attempt at pinstripes. What do you guys think?
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    '82 DOHC XS400 — Up & Running!

    My 82 dohc maxim has a crappy plastic one. If this is stock, it adds no integrity to the forks.
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    Air Filters....wtf

    Or use hairspray. It provides lubrication and dries tacky.
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    Cdn bobber build.

    Had a very interesting conversation with a friend I have seen in yrs. Turns out his brother has a 2 car garage completely dedicated to working on bikes. And the bonus is he's a welder by trade as well. He has a tig machine there I can use anytime. Excited.
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    cush drive?

    Hey guys. Am getting my bike ready for an out of province inspection. I have read the requirements and notice they inspect the cush drive. I was inspecting mine and realized I am missing one of the 6 rubber pieces. Does anyone have a spare sitting around not being used? It's from a 82 xs400...
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    Yeah it was fun. Can't wait to build a cafe.
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    XS400: A ScottLuke Saga

    Looks sexy. Frame looks sweet. Can't wait to see it finished.
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    What did you do with your XS today?

    Made tabs for mounting my forward controls to the frame. Got my carbs torn back apart and soaking for fresh rebuild tomorrow night. Not much left.
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    Cdn bobber build.

    Not sure. It's the way I got it.
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