Recent content by happy61

Have you got a cost for shipping to 43351?

Any idea what shipping would be to Ohio?

I've posted pics on here of my 78 XS400 that I put a small fortune in trying to make a neat Bobber style bike. Unfortunately, the guy that did the engine work must have honed the cylinders too much and installed standard rings. The bike was using oil as fast as I could put it in. I have a...

I'd steer waaaaay clear at that price. The guy sounds like an advertising exec. I could make a list almost identical to that for my bike that I've sunk $2500+ into. Unfortunately, it doesn't run and probably never will. It's sitting in a shop waiting for parts that can't be found. Take that...

It's been some time since I posted on here, I had some pics of my project before and after. Just need to share my horror story and vent a bit. Main problem is probably the fact that I'm not a bike mechanic so I have to pay labor. I do normal maintenance on the bike and on my vehicles but...

Not sure about the chain bar oil but I used cycle chain oil and heavy oil for years. Problem was, I got sick of the back rim being oily and also my pants leg. It was bad when I was running a chain guard but now without one it's a real mess. Thanks to someone on here I started using Dupont...

!978 with 31,000 miles. Rode it for years back and forth to work 35 miles round trip. Never had any problems. Then when I took it to a guy for restoration ( had been sitting for 25 yrs) he pulled the top end and reringed it. Not sure why unless it had poor compression. The only thing that...

Excellent advice! I'd love to take mine on a trip like that but lack the guts. The breakdown insurance might help with the peace of mind though. Also, my tired old arse wouldn't take it I'm afraid.

I used Bondo Lightweight body filler #262ES by 3M. Works great, sets quickly and sands easily. Got it at Walmart. Good luck!

My ancestors are from Wales, Welcome! The bike definitely has potential.

Thanks, Drewpy, I consider that high praise from the creator of "Speed Sh1t", a fantastic looking bike!

I didn't clear coat it although you could. Just a bunch of light coats, some 1000 grit and then some 2000 and some polishing compound followed with wax. I did it by hand rather than a buffer just to see if it would be good enough. It feels good to me, has a nice glossy finish and I'm sure is...

When I rode daily to work I remember going through a massive rainstorm with lightning, thunder and torrential downpour. I drove about 35 and got completely through it. Sounds nuts but I almost turned around and went back through again. Something about the connection to nature and the elements...

Actually, I didn't. Both sides were sanded and primed where I filled in the brackets for the Yamaha logo. I just roughed up the remaining area and primed it. I usually have a problem with cans as I tend to put too much at a time on and get runs. This time I just put on a couple light coats...

Here's my attempt at a rattle can paint job. Didn't turn out too bad. 8 coats of heat resistant engine paint, some 1000 and 2000 grit paper and some polishing compound. Smooth as a baby's bottom. Gotta change those bars, though.