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Got my main bracket fabbed up for my forward controls. I used 7/8 O.D. DOM tubing for the outer controls, and 5/8 O.D. for the inner sleeves. The pivots for the shifter and brake I put on the lathe and took a couple thousandths off the inner I.D. so they wouldn't bind and I had room for grease...

I see that a lot of you guys with points have the good fortune of running a 12V ignition coils like they used to put in cars. I've been looking around and haven't really found the same type of option for electronic ignition. I have a 1980 XS400 Special 2. Any ideas, suggestions or sources for...

Started my day working on my Civic. Found a cracked valve. Found a place in Baltimore that has Honda heads for 200.00 rebuilt. So I thought my day was going pretty good. I figured I still have time left in the day so let me go work on the bike. I mounted the seat and welded the tube in that will...

I saw these carbs on Chop Cult. Never saw carbs with see through fuel bowls before. Kinda just blew what little bit of mind that I have left.

Just lettin any of you in the Maryland area know theres a bike show and swap meet starting tomorrow. I put the link below. Supposedly they have a large indoor swap meet. I need parts and I'm goin first thing tomorrow morning. http://www.cycleshow.net/bikeentryform.html

I have the electric starter, gear, and chain that I removed from my bike. The starter turns over great and is in excellent condition. The starter has the oil seal on the snout. I have the bolts that hold the starter in also. The only thing not included is the cover that would cover the assembly...

I have a pair of stock rear shocks. They are in fair/good condition. One shock has a broken reflector. The insides are a little rusty but should be able to be cleaned up. Asking $20.00 for both. I can ship free within the US.

I have side covers in blue, stickers faded. No cracks. Asking $20.00 for both. I can ship free through my job within the US so that's on the house.

I was lookin around at smaller battery options and though this might be helpful to some of you. It the site for Yausa batteries. It gives terminal type, size, store part numbers, and info for batteries based on year, make, and model. Hope it helps...

Been ordering parts and trying to make time to get some stuff done. So far I've eliminated the rear shocks, stripped off the side covers, air boxes, and battery tray. Started redoing and relocating the electrical system. Made some brake light brackets. Chopped off the rear frame section. Removed...

I just removed the electric start motor, chain, and gear from my bike today since I want it to be kick only. Now that my starter motor is out there's no way to bolt the cover back on top of the crank case since the cover bolts into the top of the starter. Any spiffy ideas to get the cover back...

Old bars very uncomfortable. SO I decided to cut em up and make em fit me better. Used 3 sections from the old bars and some 5/15 chain.

Figured since I was putting a new clutch cable in the bike I'd go ahead and pull the side cover to see how the clutch was engaged. Interesting style with the corkscrew design. I also pulled the rod to get all the funk off of it. But here's the glass beaded and painted sprocket cover. I love...

http://www.yamahapartshouse.net I found this site when I was looking for a clutch for my bike. Their breakdown photos are much more detailed then some other sites I used to use and they include how many of a certain part you need to do the job, which makes it easier then trying to scroll around...

I been studying frame pics and I'm determined to get rid of this crappy triple tube upper frame. I do like Travis' kits but I know I have to remake a backbone before I do anything else. I have to put a clutch in the bike first so I know I'm pulling a good running engine, then I'm gonna do some...

I just stumbled across this site today. I just picked up a 1980 XS400 off of CL for a great price. It felt sooo good to be on 2 wheels again. I'm a metal sculptor and really looking forward to cuttin this thing up and making it my own. And I'm sure I'll be digging through the tech articles when...