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WiscoRider
Hello All!

First post! I have a couple bikes at this point. My main ride is a Husqy Vitpilen 401 and have a Kawasaki KZ440B that I am trying to café. (I am well aware that it isn't the best platform, but it's what I have)

I've been riding for about 17 years and have had all kinds of bikes, ranging from Harleys to sport bikes, but have always gravitated toward the café look. I have quite a few questions on my project so hopefully I don't get too dragged over the coals looking for answers.
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TrialsRider
Those engines are full of chains, hopefully you don't need to dig inside it too often.

You got your chain drive starter motor, your chain drive counter-balancer shafts, your valve drive chain and your primary drive chain, then you got your regular old chain to the rear wheel. Not sure I would call that a simple engine design.
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