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I used the Izumi Heavy-Duty O-ring Chain, with sprockets from mikes XS.
For sure the Shaft Guard must come off. If you keep the chain Adjusted its not a problem. And to keep adjustments down keep it ...

Is anyone else having good luck running the 520 drive chain. I finished my second season on one. It is working fine. I commute 50 miles a day plus about every where else I go during the Riding season. ...

I have that Universal Vista Cruise on my 81 special works nice. somewhat blocks access to the Kill switch though.

Here's a nice how to http://www.clarity.net/~adam/tire-changing.html
Its a pain But i don't like taking it to the shop, so I do it my self.
My 1st set Chen Shin Marques where under $100 for both. C ...

Toys for tots ride would be a great way to end the season.

I guess I need to start looking for a side car, then I could ride my bike Snowboarding or take it winter camping! That's amazing! The ri ...

I tried the 77 xs400 tank on my 81 special the front mounts seem to work fine, the rear mount is real close, I couldn't get it to fit all the way down the petcock is more forward and was hitting on t ...

I picked up a XS400 Tank I have not compared them with my special. I was thinking it was bigger I think it will need moded to fit. I will check tomorrow its from a 77 XS400.

Nice Fix John I had the exact same problem, Gave me fits figuring out where the small leak was coming from when the bike was sitting.

My fix was I took out the o-ring and folded up some Teflon tap ...

Start watching craigs list, or how bout that Bent Bike place I hear they have all kinds of parts.
I was visiting Family a few weeks ago and got some good parts off a bike in the bushes at the neigh ...

What would you get for $100. from mikes ?
Cheep parts ya

They do Vibrate but they are not bad at all when setup and tuned. Geared up (need to be running right or they wont pull it) Carbs tuned and jetted properly, Timing retarded some. Tires Balanced.
The ...

My positive Cable connector Broke at the battery on the way home from work. (I'm sure, all the excessive vibration in the early days)

For future reference: the cable is #6 gauge the hole in the co ...

Or maybe the rubber seal isn't pushed in all the way. It seems mine where plenty big on the outside Diameter. Mite need trimmed a bit.

I hear you about the afford thing But I justify mine be cause I ride to work every day I can. Its somewhat harder to Justify the second one I just bought. (Hence the Addiction sets in).
Think and stu ...

I'm not sure if the battery's are the same or not, But An AGM battery is a must have upgrade. I got mine from the local Battery's Plus Store, for a good Price. Everything about it is better than a reg ...

R they the stock head pipes?

I'm in Idaho but a long ways away.

I mount My own tires I've done 5 so far and have a 6th ready when time permits. Its not fun to do but it does give a sense of accomplishment, Money saved, I don't need to make arrangements to drop off ...

I just did the seals in mine though no buggered screws here. I did used my new screw drivers, I just bought some new ones. One of the best things I've done in a while, the old ones where thrash. I did ...

I wish I would have taken a real camera.
It was a beautiful day. Near Yellowstone park, Just outside Ashton Idaho. Snapped some photos with my phone ,one turned out good enough. I saw a fair number ...

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its a Dunlop Elite 3 Touring MT90B16 is the one I have. 16'' wheel 130mm wide Bias This one look like it will be on the bike for a while. I payed $160 From a local parts store.
http://www.dun ...

I'm on my 3rd rear tire each time I buy one I spend more to get longer life. Dunlop D404 went bald to fast for me about 9000 miles, it was bald bald way to bald.
The Current tire is a Dunlop Elite 3. ...

Like Jayel says Go easy do the basics and get it running first, one thing at a time. Be careful, you can spend alot of money fast when you don't necessary need to.

What do the Plugs look like? I believe Carb tuning is an exacting art every bike is different. Read read read. this board and others. I have no experience with Pods and chopped exhaust. But from What ...

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