Recent content by danno

I would give them a good home!

Sale pending...

$175, anyone?

For those that pm'ed me, the bike is still available.

It is an XS650 Special disc brake rear rim, 1978 or 1979.

One step ahead of you Tom, as I am already a member of that site. Saving my pennies for a Hoos Racing stainless headpipe (insert drool here). Thank you for taking the time to steer me in the right direction :).

Please keep me updated on the SR, Travis. I will be interested in seeing how it turns out. I will post pics of my SR(s) once I get a decent camera.

Travis, can you post a pic of your SR500?

WOO HOO!!! Finally got the axle out. Only took about 4 hours, a torch, and some choice words I created. The left side dust seal melted, but all else looks good. I will not be reusing the wheel bearings. Thanks again for all the suggestions, guys!

Gentlemanjim, I have two 1978 SR500Es with clean titles, but they aren't for sale... yet. Really looking forward to thumping around next year.

Hey, guys. I can see a gap between the wheel and the spacer on the right side after I hit it a few times. This tells me that it is the right side spacer that is stuck, as the axle cap is still tight to the swingarm. I have been hitting it back in to place, and then starting over. I think the...

Yeah, I keep stealing ideas from this bike...

I think that is actually a clubman style bar (and yes, it does look awesome!). I keep checking this bike out, because it is just so cool. Every time I look at this bike I spot another neat detail. Very tastefully done!

Simply brillant! I should have tableware as clean as that bike. Very nice, indeed!

Thanks again for your help, guys. I am going to try the heat thing tomorrow. I wonder if a heat gun would provide sufficient heat, as I would rather not use a torch. I was also wondering if the penetrant might be drawn in better while the parts are warm.