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  1. Philodoxo

    How do You make the brake cylinder reservoir look new?

    Any idea on how to make the brake cylinder reservoir look new ? (yes, I could buy a new one, but that's to easy :) ) Washing it in a dishwasher ? Polish with something ?
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    Which line is the RF mark ?

    Hi I'm trying to set my ignition, after having changed the cylinder top. BUT which line is the RF mark ??? :confused: There are 3 (4) lines. The RT line is pretty easy to guess, but I can't figure out, which one of the two lines i have marked B and C is the RF line, that marks the opening ...
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    Ok to grind brake discs ?

    Is it okay to use a grinder on the brake discs to make them look good ? Or do I remove the hardness or make them to thin ? Back side - before grinding: Front side - after grinder with sandpaperdisc has been there. Not all finished, but the better look is almost there.
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    Cafe Racer build log

    Hi I have begun building, what i hope turns out to be af cafe racer. Been aorund this forum for half a year, and thank You all for giving away so much knowledge og good ideas. I have very little knowledge about motorcycles. Had a moped (Yamaha FS1) 30 years ago, and never been on two...
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    What is my piston telling me ?

    Hi I'm just a simple lawyer with absolutely no knowledge (quite common among lawyers) - not even on the engines. I have a spare engine that I want to renovate - while I drive around on my XS400. That leaves me with 2 questions, that I hope you can tip me on: 1. Are the pistons so worn...
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    What goes on this spigot ?

    Just to reveal my total lack of knowledge ..... about almost anything.... I ask about what to put on this spigot/branch...what ever such a thing is called? Must be some kind of hose, but where does that hose go? :confused:
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    Can oil seal behind sprocket be replaced ?

    Hi Have been looking for help in forum, but can't find it - possibly because of my poor english. My XS400 is leaking oil - quite a lot. I think the it's coming fra the oil seal behind the sprocket. Can I replaced that oil seal without taking the entire engine apart ? If I have to...
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