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Ok with the help of my roommate, who couldnt wait to use the torch, we heated the crap outta the bolt and used a BFH wrench and got the thing loose. Now I have to remove the motor and either venture into rebuilding it my self or finding a well priced shop to do it for me...any advice on...

My roommate thankfully put in satellite radio and speakers on the porch so i will turn on the reciever as I walk out to the carport and its either alternative or country (country makes me feel better with beers in hand) ha ha

Thanks for the ideas guys, I think I am going to try the welding a nut onto the oil filter cover and hope that does the trick. I tried an angle grinder to the engine bolts today but it wont fit. volcom- no problem dude. I flipped the bars just cause I could and wanted to see what it would look...

Soooo I finally got back to the bike, life gets busy sometimes. Anyway here we go I tore this stuff off (chain guard, air boxes, battery tray and air tubing) I also got this off I think they are incredibly clean inside. The dirtiest part is the back end that goes to the air...

I will try to clean them first and see what happens as they arent as back as most of the bike! lol

Nice! I like the dual headlights, reminds me of a Triumph Street Triple. Unless I am missing something (i might I am a newb) where is the front brake?

While I am restoreing my bike (1979 xs400 2e) I am thinking about the wheels. They are the chrome laced wheels. They have a bit of rust, maybe surface, on them and drum brakes. Would it be easier to have someone "spruce up" the wheels or get new ones. If I get new ones should I be concerned...

What is the brake set up and what kinda wheels do you have on it? (I cant view the pictures)

Thanks! I miss that truck, I should have just taken a loan and put a new motor in it :( Yeah I changed the front end with the whole black look after I got into an accident and taking the trim off was as simple as pealing it off.

Ok newb question time, if I use the "simplified wiring diagram" in the tech section, will that be enough to run the bike and the needed lights? Also how do i hook up the fuses when building a new simplified harness? Disclaimer: I am a newb to building bikes and I especially hate electrical...

My first Wrangler (first vehicle) Second Jeep My old truck (when I bought it) My truck a few years later my old 600RR My Current Jeep My Triumph Daytona

Thanks Dan I saw that one and kinda liked it. Hopefully it isnt too hard. Couldnt do anything tonight since I had class and a quiz. Might be a little slow for a couple weeks with a final coming up too. I will keep you all up dated.

So since my wiring was shot I need a new harness. I was thinking about getting on made with just the "bare bones". One that works everything like lights, turn signals, horn, guages and just general power. I could just use the kick start to start it. Anyone have any idea of where I can get...

Well I tore into it again, tested the electrical parts...nothing. Well looked like the wiring was shot anyway and now I confirmed it, guess I need a wire harness. Thats about all I did today, kinda pissed me off. Oh well guess try and get all the wiring pulled up and try to clean it all up...

Ok and just soaked the engine in it then srub off? sounds easy enough

What did you use to clean your engine? outside and inside, I think i might wanna do that to mine. Thanks! (be advised I am a newby at all of this)

I see you went with the disc brakes...what did you use for all of it? I am thinking about ditching my drum brakes.

Wow awesome work! You are making me think about tearing mine apart to clean it too!

Well actually I have been wanting to rebuild it for a while but just recently asked my dad if I could have it, yeah it was my dads sitting in the shed for almost all my life. He was really happy to get more shed space. :thumbsup: He has been following the beginning of this build I take and he...

It really is a heck of a project...I really wanted to try and get it running first but man its nasty all in there so I am thinking of trying to clean a lot of it before and checking the wiring cause I did see one wire missing part of the covering :yikes: