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Topic: Wires in headlight relocate? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 3
Views: 5766
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 30, 2009, 8:10 am Subject: Re: Wires in headlight relocate? |
I'm styling like a cruiser with a streched lowered headlight ala Victory. |
Topic: Stripping chrome for painting |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 1
Views: 4681
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Forum: Frames Posted: December 27, 2009, 5:08 pm Subject: Stripping chrome for painting |
Whats the best way and easiest to prep a chrome fender for painting? |
Topic: Wires in headlight relocate? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 3
Views: 5766
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 25, 2009, 5:51 am Subject: Wires in headlight relocate? |
I'm changing my headlight to a streched cruiser style and want to relocate the birdsnest of wires in the headlight nacele.
It seems to me that the only wires needed up front are those that feed the ... |
Topic: Headwork with stock exhaust? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 16
Views: 13191
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Forum: Top End Work Posted: December 23, 2009, 4:16 am Subject: Re: Headwork with stock exhaust? |
If you want freer flowing, SS reliability and good looks get a pair of Supertrapps. They are infinitely tuneable, quite affordable about $160.00 at Summit Racing. I have a pair on my Guzzi Cafe and ... |
Topic: measurement please? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 4
Views: 3954
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 18, 2009, 7:37 am Subject: Re: measurement please? |
Thanks - greatly appreciated. |
Topic: measurement please? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 4
Views: 3954
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 18, 2009, 7:30 am Subject: Re: measurement please? |
Thanks - greatly appreciated. |
Topic: measurement please? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 4
Views: 3954
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 18, 2009, 4:11 am Subject: measurement please? |
I need to know the measurement from the rear of the fuel tank to the center of the frame hoop. I guess it's called the subframe where the rear fender mounts up to.
Appreciate the info.
Jim |
Topic: Installing a 160/80-16 Rear Tire |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 3
Views: 4300
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: December 15, 2009, 7:16 am Subject: Re: Installing a 160/80-16 Rear Tire |
Excellent - Thanks much! |
Topic: Installing a 160/80-16 Rear Tire |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 3
Views: 4300
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: December 15, 2009, 6:50 am Subject: Installing a 160/80-16 Rear Tire |
I have a 1983 Heritage and I want to run a Dunlop Elite 3 160mm rear tire. I can have the hub laced with a wider rim no problem. I want to retain sprung suspension.
1. Is there a wider swing arm I ... |
Topic: which headlight? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 6
Views: 5347
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: December 13, 2009, 4:45 am Subject: Re: which headlight? |
EBay has a million of them. Just search harley headlight. I got a nice Arlen Ness for #10.00 bucks plus shipping. |
Topic: RR Build Underway |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 45
Views: 36387
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: December 9, 2009, 4:52 am Subject: Re: RR Build Underway |
IS the engine tilted slightly forward? Is so how did you do it and is there potential for oil starvation? |
Topic: wider wheels |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 4
Views: 4151
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: December 8, 2009, 5:25 pm Subject: wider wheels |
I just picked up a '83 Heritage and want to have wider rims laced to my hubs.
Questons:
1. What are the stok wheel widths?
2. How wide can I go on the rear with out interferance?
3. Has anyone ... |
Topic: 750 Stand fuel tank swap |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 1
Views: 3139
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Forum: Fuel Posted: December 8, 2009, 5:20 pm Subject: 750 Stand fuel tank swap |
I recall somewhere reading about somone that installed a XS750 standard fuel tank on a XS 650. Anyone recall or can refer me? |
Topic: XS 850 |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 2
Views: 2544
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Forum: General site issues and information Posted: February 2, 2009, 2:54 pm Subject: XS 850 |
I found a real sweet XS 850. Is there a separtae forum or is anyone here knowledgable? |
Topic: ello, heres mine! |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 12
Views: 6427
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: October 8, 2008, 2:46 am Subject: Re: ello, heres mine! |
[quote="bricktop"]hope you like?[/quote]
Super nice, what swingarm did you use? |
Topic: Tracker project finished |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 24
Views: 22369
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: October 8, 2008, 2:41 am Subject: Re: Tracker project finished |
[quote="racer7x"]Finally done with my latest. Started with 82 Midnight Special. Tracker, Street fighter Bobber type build, not sure what to call it.
Wanted to do something different than the HotWin ... |
Topic: 1977 XS500 Cafe Project |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 6
Views: 4960
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: October 7, 2008, 12:02 pm Subject: Re: 1977 XS500 Cafe Project |
Nice job. I like those 8 valve 500's They wern't around long. |
Topic: Wheel swap question |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 4
Views: 4665
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: October 7, 2008, 11:59 am Subject: Re: Wheel swap question |
[quote="orangeguzzi"]i put 17 inch wheels on my cafe bike. i used the stock front spoked hubs on both wheel assemblies. i purchased a front to rear wheel adapter kit from omars street tracker suppli ... |
Topic: Whel Swap Question |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 1
Views: 1006
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Forum: Drive Posted: October 4, 2008, 1:48 pm Subject: Whel Swap Question |
I'd like to put 17" or 16" spoked or cast wheels on my XS650 to run modern rubber. Any experience or suggestions? Building a sort of streetfigher/street tracker look. |
Topic: Advice needed, putting a XS 750 tank on a 80 XS650 Frame |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 20
Views: 9608
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: October 4, 2008, 1:34 pm Subject: Re: Advice needed, putting a XS 750 tank on a 80 XS650 Frame |
[quote="scotts"]Here's how I did it on my '80.
http://xs650temp.proboards29.com/index.cgi?board=project&action=display&thread=1201220306[/quote]
Where do you find the XS750 standard fuel tanks, ... |
Topic: WHEEL SWAP QUESTION |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 1
Views: 2414
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: October 4, 2008, 1:20 pm Subject: WHEEL SWAP QUESTION |
I'd like to put 17" or 16" spoked or cast wheels on my XS650 to run modern rubber. Any experience or suggestions? Building a sort of streetfigher/street tracker look. |
Topic: Wheel swap question |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 4
Views: 4665
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: October 4, 2008, 1:18 pm Subject: Wheel swap question |
I'd like to put 17" or 16" spoked or cast wheels on my XS650 to run modern rubber. Any experience or suggestions? Building a sort of streetfigher/street tracker look. |
Topic: Rims & Lacing Service? |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 6
Views: 3573
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: December 30, 2007, 2:12 pm Subject: Rims & Lacing Service? |
Where can I send my hubs and have them relaced onto 17" wheels
Appreciate your help. |
Topic: Meet.. ...your mod |
gentlemanjim
Replies: 10
Views: 6205
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: December 30, 2007, 3:22 am Subject: Re: Meet.. ...your mod |
[quote="Barrett"]Stock '81 Heritage. K&N filters in the stock box with extra holes drilled in it. TPR rear fender(Johnny Issac's shop is here in Tulsa). 2 into 1 header on this one. Jetted it up a ... |
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