Had to install the forks in order to address the brake line, which was twisted up pretty bad. The shielding was also damaged just below the guide that mounts to the steering stem. That stuff is brittle like glass so I used a pipe cutter to cut about

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I havent torn into the carb yet, but the outside is clean so I mocked up the airbox to see how it was all fitting. The airbox side has a 2.75 inch outlet and the carb has a 2.5 inch inlet. The prior owner had a conglomeration of zippy ties and a janky

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Ive got Vessels. That knurled section on the shaft should be mandatory on all screwdrivers!

I think that sums up my relationship with t-handles. If I use the 1/4 ratchet, I never have to go get a 1/4 ratchet. I've never been comfortable using t's, but I'm jealous of those who zip around a bike with them.

Cleaning up the Mikuni TM.

Good luck and I mean that sincerely. Starting with a basketcase is going to be harder than a fully assembled bike that needs work. If you don't care how long it takes you then go for it, but I would not expect to be riding this bike right away.

I can get another ATK shifter and use as a donor (or another shifter from a different bike) but its such a simple part I cant see the point in using a donor. My splines are good and I think I can get the folding tip working again.

"Oh, I took it as you were going to use the ringy section on the spline." For phucks sake...thats the section I wont use. Gesus...its like you dont even know me. Can you post a pic or link to the Swed Husky shifters you are talking about. I'm curious ... more »

Gas tank is done. Ive done some thorough refurbishing on tanks before but for this one I gave it a quick polish job. I just dont have the patience to remove all the little imperfections anymore. The seat mounts up ok. I was interested in seeing how all

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Lol...I may be Herman Munster in height but my size 13 is somewhat normal. I was only talking about using the thin section of steel in the middle of that wrench. I like the long skinny profile because it will be friendlier to the engine case during the ... more »

I slapped the pegs on to check the shifter lever. Yeah this isn't going to work. Its too short, its twisted up and the tip was welded so it wont fold anymore.

As I was contemplated options I couldn't help but notice how nice this offset Craftsman ... more »

Got the triple clamps cleaned up. The lower was missing a steering stop bolt, but other than a good cleaning, everything looked to be in good shape. I'm reusing the bearings and races. The frame rubbers for the gas tank came from a 96-00 RM parts lot.

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I will probably have to buy some new parts for the upper. The lower was much nicer except the bearing is shot. I peeled the cover off and put fresh grease inside for now. If i use common sense I think I can run these sprockets for a little while though.

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Thats awesome bonseff! They were really dwelling on the ATK at 2:51. Also cool to see some banners around the track.

I actually found the problem last night. The wheel was a little tight to fit before but now it slips right in. I also found out that my A-Trak components are all jacked up. It appears there was a chain detrailment that caught up inside the upper. It ... more »

And 4 hours later on some of the cheapest equipment that Harbor Freight has to offer, I've got a rotor that can be described as "Not as bad as it could have been." In all honestly I think it turned out pretty good and seems to fit the look of the bike

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I hate to spend this much time on something that is purely cosmetic, but I really can't stand this solid disc.