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  1. Technical
    Howdy folks I just got a relatively cool cafe style Yamaha and two of the Pistons have very poor compression. Some of the screws on the bike seem to be stripped. Wondering if I should just swap out the engine with something I find on the internet. There are a few 850s for sale but I'm wondering...
  2. Project Builds
    Got this bike dirt cheap, needs a bit of work to get her legal again but mechanically seems fine so far. Need some input on what products / styles you think would work well on this bike. The things needed are: Headlight Headlight shroud Dash cluster Indicators Grips Bar ends Mirrors Seat (I'll...
  3. Project Builds
    Hi guys, A few days ago I started on my XV920 that I recently bought. Its my first time working on a bike so it's a little overwhelming but so far it's going alright. I opened up the left side of the engine because it didnt start and the starter wasn't sounding healthy. As expected the starter...
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  6. Technical
    Hi guys, New here so apologies if this has been asked before. I have a 1982 Yamaha Virago XV920 which is shaft driven and want to convert is to chain drive to use a mach fatter rear wheel after a swing arm conversion. Has anyone seen the chain drive conversion done before? As the engine is very...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hello all, long time listener, first time caller. Me: I ride around the Pacific Northwest (Portland is home), I'm a mouse's eyelash from 6' 6", and I work in IT for the school district(s). I've ridden since I was a kid, uncle had a plot of land and a bustling repair shop in another country...
  8. Project Builds
    I’m starting a tracker build, picked up a 1983 cm450, it needs a bit of work. It’s already been converted into a cafe racer. right now I’m having trouble figuring out exactly what to do. for the most part I know what I want to do but I am lost on an risky finding or know what parts to get. I...
  9. Project Builds
    Hello - My name is Noel, and I recently joined this forum. I did search through the forum to see if my specific questions had been answered - no luck Recently got my licens, and bought an Yamaha XV535. Been riding it for a while, and I think it's time to change it up a bit. Always been fond of...
  10. Project Builds
    Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum so I don't really know if I'm unable to follow forum ethics. Correct me where ever I make any mistakes and I won't be offended at all but appreciate it. Bought a Honda CB750 few days back not even sure about the model yet but it is 1982 as far as I know The...
  11. Project Builds
    Hi all, I'm recent member of this forum from Italy. I started recently my first project, I bought a Suzuki Gr 650 and in the free time i modify that at my home. I'm a student and in the weekend I work but I try to do everything at home and buy less possible. I really love motor bike and all...
  12. Technical
    Hey guys I just bought my first motorcycle. It's a 79 cx500. I am planning a cafe racer conversion. First off I want to do pod filters and straight pipe it and rejet the carbs. But what can I do with the battery to hide it after I get rid of the factory air box and everything else in that area...
  13. Project Builds
    i wanna make this bike into a nice sport cafe bike any ideas?[/COLOR]
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