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Topic: Tripple Trees....... |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 12342
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Forum: Drive Posted: December 25, 2009, 1:01 am Subject: Re: Tripple Trees....... |
it'll be a little small no? |
Topic: screen name whats yours mean |
mrkil
Replies: 23
Views: 12114
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 23, 2009, 1:07 am Subject: Re: screen name whats yours mean |
mine is my name
first name is jeff |
Topic: footpeg question for those with mids on chopper |
mrkil
Replies: 6
Views: 7037
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: December 22, 2009, 4:53 pm Subject: Re: footpeg question for those with mids on chopper |
folding pegs are your friend if you lean the bike over in the turns too far, which isn't hard on a low bike.
a sold mount peg works well to cause you to spin out if it catches right
kind of like ... |
Topic: 77 fork spring topseat |
mrkil
Replies: 0
Views: 2729
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: December 20, 2009, 5:32 pm Subject: 77 fork spring topseat |
in pulling apart my forks for rebuild i seem to have lost the spring seat a for the top of the spring.
the forks are from a 77
if anyone has one please let me know
thanks
jeff |
Topic: Fork Question |
mrkil
Replies: 31
Views: 17798
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Forum: Frames Posted: December 17, 2009, 2:58 pm Subject: Re: Fork Question |
those are the same as my old xj550 forks |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: December 2, 2009, 8:38 am Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
ya i'll be busy alright
does anyone know of a fork tool to hold the inners so i can undo the fork bottom bolts?
mine are just spinning and i need to do the seals |
Topic: Aw geez...not another new guy! |
mrkil
Replies: 27
Views: 15857
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: December 1, 2009, 11:46 pm Subject: Re: Aw geez...not another new guy! |
looks like a good candidate for a chop |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: December 1, 2009, 11:17 pm Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
frame is done just needs either powdercoat or epoxy paint haven't decided yet
before sandblasting
[IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/mrkil2/my%20bobber/SSPX0162.jpg[/IMG]
and after ... |
Topic: Lining up the rear wheel on '80 650 with TCBros Hardtail |
mrkil
Replies: 3
Views: 4021
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Forum: Drive Posted: November 22, 2009, 12:25 am Subject: Re: Lining up the rear wheel on '80 650 with TCBros Hardtail |
you mean the bar for your rear drum break?
if so you need to weld on a tab for it to bolt to |
Topic: 1982 XS650 Single Carb (two into 1) leaks fuel |
mrkil
Replies: 6
Views: 6178
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Forum: Fuel Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:12 am Subject: Re: 1982 XS650 Single Carb (two into 1) leaks fuel |
any pics of the single setup? |
Topic: Lining up the rear wheel on '80 650 with TCBros Hardtail |
mrkil
Replies: 3
Views: 4021
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Forum: Drive Posted: November 20, 2009, 8:10 am Subject: Re: Lining up the rear wheel on '80 650 with TCBros Hardtail |
i believe there is info on fitting the later rear wheel in the directions they sent you with the hardtail.
unfortunately mine are at the shop so i can't check them for you |
Topic: newbie |
mrkil
Replies: 4
Views: 2936
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:11 am Subject: Re: newbie |
yes indeed a good starting point |
Topic: Pics needed 4 Cafe Racer Book - DTT 1st Edition |
mrkil
Replies: 15
Views: 11024
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: November 18, 2009, 9:10 am Subject: Re: Pics needed 4 Cafe Racer Book - DTT 1st Edition |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I_oV0qd_IY |
Topic: 1982 XS650 Single Carb (two into 1) leaks fuel |
mrkil
Replies: 6
Views: 6178
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Forum: Fuel Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:58 am Subject: Re: 1982 XS650 Single Carb (two into 1) leaks fuel |
sounds like a float not adjusted correctly or a sunk float
take the float out and make sure it floats in a small container of fuel.
here is a quick how to on float adjustment
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Mikun ... |
Topic: Newbie from Finland |
mrkil
Replies: 9
Views: 4106
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:02 am Subject: Re: Newbie from Finland |
very nice ride |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 12, 2009, 11:06 pm Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
thanks man
lets hope the rear turns out as nice |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 12, 2009, 3:54 pm Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
tank showed up today
all steel coffin tank
[img]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/mrkil2/tankSmall.jpg[/img] |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 11, 2009, 2:32 pm Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
well the weather was nice today on my first day off so it was time to break out the sawzall
[img]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/mrkil2/my%20bobber/toolSmall.jpg[/img]
a little surg ... |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: November 4, 2009, 5:01 pm Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
waka waka waka
anyways
the hardtail arrived today
very nice piece
i've been working on my wheels waiting for the new spokes to arrive
he's a sneek peek
before
[img]http://i8.photobu ... |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 16, 2009, 11:21 am Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
that stance is gorgeous |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 15, 2009, 10:55 am Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
thanks for the offer mofokker
btw gorgeous bike, what make is your springer? |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 14, 2009, 9:05 pm Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
thats what too many years of arcade games gets ya
and my mom said it would rot my brain! HA |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 13, 2009, 5:12 am Subject: Re: newb from Toronto |
thanks for the welcome
pick the bike up on the weekend
i had to pull it apart to fit it in the car
but thats ok since i'm hardtailing it
here's a quick pic
[IMG]http://i8.photobucket.c ... |
Topic: newb from Toronto |
mrkil
Replies: 20
Views: 10194
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 3, 2009, 9:07 pm Subject: newb from Toronto |
hey everybody
i finally signed up instead of just reading, since i've found an xs
picking up the 650 that's been sitting in my buddies garage for the last few years.
i'll be making it a rigid ... |
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