Recent content by ucmlamb

Just in case anybody else gets here looking, i ended up using a utility knife blade. I carefully inserted it into the middle of the gasket then tapped it with a hammer. You have to replace the gasket anyway and the thickness of the blade was just enough to break it loose.

First off let me say that this is a great forum. I cannot tell you how many times I have found exactly the answer I was looking for on here. Read the how to for splitting the crankcase and it was very helpful in locating all the bolts especially the ones hidden on the bottom of the case. To my...

Thanks to inputs from rshutchison I found and ordered a new set of spokes from MikesXS instead of reusing the old spokes. Does anyone know the torque specs for the new spokes? I checked the manuals on this forum and I don't see what the torque is supposed to be.

I've been fixing several issues with a PO's chop of an 81 xs400. Long story short, I'm re-lacing the rear 18" wheel with a new hub and i have several rusted spokes that i can't break free. So I'm looking for a few spare spokes for an 18" wheel. I know i could buy a new set for @$75, but i...