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Post by putter on Aug 26, 2008 14:04:43 GMT -5
  here are the latest pics of my 78sr so far bars,mirrors,brake lines,tires,carb holder,jets,and air filter,whats next!!!!! |
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Post by soonerfan on Aug 26, 2008 17:02:45 GMT -5
Looks good, Putter. What bar did you install?
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Post by manxman on Aug 27, 2008 8:35:58 GMT -5
She's a beauty, putter.
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Post by putter on Aug 27, 2008 12:48:25 GMT -5
i ordered it from parts unlimited in the states here it was called the "low clubman" it has a 2" rise 3.75" plull back i think and 30" inch spread they are very comfortable
i am putting it in the shop on the 9th i am going to have the forks rebuilt and have heavier oil put in thats what is next
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Post by soonerfan on Aug 27, 2008 15:34:54 GMT -5
I bought a similar bar from ThumperStuff....his "Euro". Was toying with the idea of installing it upside down...will give it a look and trial fit before I clamp it down. HD makes a heavier fork oil...their "Screamin' Eagle" variety. I use it in my tour bike....and you can feel the difference. I figure if it is up to a 850 lb. beast like my RoadGlide, it's bound to work in the SR.
Thanks for the reply.
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Post by putter on Aug 27, 2008 16:07:47 GMT -5
thnks for the tip sooner i think i am going to go with 15w oil since it is a little thicker than stock and i am not racing this bike i hope it will calm the front end down a bit i am looking for a nice ride out of it i have a cbr1000 that is a real carver i just use this as a commuter and think that will be enough i hope i wish i could get a usd fork that would fit but that dont seem to be an easy option from what ive seen on the boards
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Post by soonerfan on Aug 27, 2008 17:01:53 GMT -5
Used forks are a might spooky. Are your tubes pitted? "Forking by Frank" has an excellent reputation for high quality products at reasonable prices....much lower than Yamaha OEM. Do a search on the web and you'll find his info...you'll need to call.
When I drained my forks, the oil was mighty thin....God knows how long it had been in there. Had the lowers and engine side covers polished while all disassembled.
I see a lot of guys go to a Progressive fork spring when rebuilding......
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Post by putter on Aug 28, 2008 12:51:23 GMT -5
haha "usd" is inverted forks like on a new motocrosser they are very stiff and stable my forks are very good and nice they dont even leak i am just doing this because of the age
after thinking about it i just might go to 20w oil still undecided i am going to call mark today to order the dust boots and seals i will see what he thinks
thanks sooner
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Post by soonerfan on Aug 28, 2008 14:47:59 GMT -5
::)UpSide Down....I just thought you typo'd "used". Funny how we can misinterpret. Yes, I know what inverted forks are......take a look at Storz Performance Products.
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Post by putter on Aug 28, 2008 15:32:33 GMT -5
its all good i was just on craigslist and found a 80 xt500 for 700$ and runs good as that is what the add says think that is a good buy
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Post by redgalvin on Aug 28, 2008 19:39:37 GMT -5
What were you thinking when you bought those mirrors? Sorry dude!
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Post by redgalvin on Aug 28, 2008 19:46:43 GMT -5
OOps, Ihope no one thought I meant you're a sorry dude. I meant I just couldn't help myself. Sorry, dude
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Post by putter on Aug 29, 2008 3:47:11 GMT -5
the mirrors just happened an afterthought and a stab at harley riders they are cheapies and will end up being replaced i have had alot of not so good comments about them
oh well they work for now
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Post by putter on Sept 14, 2008 20:33:58 GMT -5
well i got the forks rebuilt 2 days ago and put 15w oil in them they are alot stiffer than stock but then again he said their was not much oil left in the forks at all--i decided to leave the mirrors on the bike because people like redgalvin hate em and i like them sorry dude!!!!
i found out what was wrong with my jetting it wqasnt jetting at all it was the valves out of adjustment they were never checked after leaving the factory so basically i did the first service on the whole bike 30 years later hahaha
the last tank of gas yeilded me 60mpg at 68 mph i love it why would i change it up
17$ for insurance a month and 36$ a yr for registration
there is one bike i saw on the boards that i really like from somebody in so cal with nothing on it literally i will have a look again and see who it was
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Post by StewRoss on Sept 15, 2008 1:58:00 GMT -5
Great looking bike...hmmm, lets see now your rego is $36 plus $17...here in the ACT ours is $451.20 (Aus) a year including third party insurance! SR  |
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