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  1. Bull85

    For Sale - 82 heritage special LOTS OF PARTS!!

    ok guys I am chopping my 82 heritage so ALOT of parts are going bike was stock when I bought it. All paint is in great shape BLACK bike has 40,000k on it. WHAT IS NOT FOR SALE: -frame -tank -engine/carbs everything else is up for grabs email me I am willing to work out something for...
  2. Bull85

    82 heritage, My third xs400

    nice one! I need to find a back rest like that one. wife wants back rest.........
  3. Bull85

    Tear down begins. 82 heritage special.

    ordered parts yesterday!!! -carb kit -all new carb screws, as old ones had stripped heads........ -engine gaskets (whole pack cheaper/easier than trying to find specific ones) -kick/shift rubbers -new chrome levers -intake boots -oil filter priced out MAC 2-1 for $399 Canadian. not...
  4. Bull85

    For Sale - 1981 XS400 Special Parts (EVERYTHING!)

    tach and speedo covers if available
  5. Bull85

    Wanted - 82 xs400sj LEVERS, SPEEDO/TACH CASES

    oh could also use a chain guard..... mine has a crack through it and looks like someone when happy with a welder
  6. Bull85

    Wanted - 82 xs400sj LEVERS, SPEEDO/TACH CASES

    as title says I am looking for brake, clutch levers, and the cases for the tach and speedo. I would prefer chrome. figure I would offer my money to someone from here before I look elsewhere. if anyone has anything let me know. I am in Canada, with postal code N0H 2C5 Thanks guys
  7. Bull85

    New to building motorcycles, complete rookie

    if it was me, I would start with the engine..... since it is out and looks to be in pieces. I would start there. (after figuring out if you have everything!) it can be intimidating to look at something and picture what you want out of it. BUT if you take it as individual projects, and not look...
  8. Bull85

    Polishing made easy - Tip

    wanted to show some of the people starting the polishing regime, some before and end results. for anyone thinking of polishing nasty side covers, ect. be prepared to spend TIME. I still have 2 more covers to go. and I have spent about 12-15 hours already on the smaller covers. be prepared when...
  9. Bull85

    project gone bad

    glad to hear you are coming along any update from MRI?
  10. Bull85

    Tell-On-Yourself Thread

    couple days ago I was walking from my shop to the house with my rotor, starter clutch and woodruff key. tripped in a hole, parts went flying into long grass. by long I mean 5 foot high around my yard. well found everything except the smallest of the smallest the woodruff key...
  11. Bull85

    Intro & Thanks

    welcome! this site sure is a great resource.
  12. Bull85

    Tear down begins. 82 heritage special.

    yes I am going to repaint them. looking around for a suitable replacement. thanks all for the compliments
  13. Bull85

    Tear down begins. 82 heritage special.

    well sanding and polishing is going well. a lot of time, but will be worth it 3 down 2 to go!!! they all resembled the before pic. other than the few deep gouges in the chain cover and stator cover. that are now removed!!! now for some mothers aluminum polish and final buff and these 3 are...
  14. Bull85

    Tear down begins. 82 heritage special.

    no updates for a while, but been busy! a couple pics of my engine painting. decided I am not tearing down engine this year but it needed something to brighten it up. as it was dirty, and PO did a crap job. next winter if I pull engine, I will figure out something for it. now I have been...
  15. Bull85

    Newbie In Over My Head

    really? I have been in search of them. if you look at my avatar my bars are straight with a little rise. I hate them........ not sure what they are from. they are Japanese. hard to find the stock swept back ones, where I live....... would I be a fool to get them? I just cant stand the feel...
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    project gone bad

    we will have to swap some fishing pics/stories! I already know mine will be THIIIIISSSSS BIIIIIIIGGG :laugh: HAHA we can only dream eh! would be darn nice though!
  17. Bull85

    project gone bad

    Now that's a good attitude! :thumbsup: heal up so that does not even have to be an option!
  18. Bull85

    What did you do with your XS today?

    went out today, and got my new buffing wheels, and some more compound. and went to start on the long road of polishing all my engine cases. brought the bench outside, plugged in the bench grinder started one, with black emery, got about 5 mins in and it started raining............was not...
  19. Bull85

    project gone bad

    Yikes! get well soon! and from a fellow fisherman from across lake huron, You get better for salmon fishing. no riding, and no fishing would not make me very happy. Feel better
  20. Bull85

    understanding clear coat...

    Thanks for the good read! I think this year I will polish them, and try them left alone and see how fast they go off. but with up keep and a mirror finish, it shouldn't be too hard with a bit of maintenance every so often. next winter when I tear down engine, I will defiantly look into powder...
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