I dream of someday having a 30 minute commute. I'm at 2+ hours if I drive or ride, and 3+ if I take the train. Each way.
If the caliper is trying to close on it's own, it seems that something might be stuck in the braking system. They shouldn't move unless you...
You look like a beemer addict! These are different beasts, but nice. Fun project!
I saw it. Also just saw an 85 maxim 700 airhead, not running, for $250. One town south of me. http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/2846971764.html
All the things I've read about people who have had this bike reflect that they have always regretted selling it. Sometimes a bike just calls to...
Also, not an XJ or Yama. Ever since I had my old R90/6, I've loved the boxer engine, and they just get better the more miles you put on them....
That's a nice tip, thank you!
With the winter we've been having, there's almost no reason to put it away! ;)
Are the Hitachi carb gaskets supposed to be a soft, pliable rubber, or a somewhat stiff plastic/cardboard?
This sounds like my garage.
I think I will some kind of hammered silver rust stop.
I know you have to keep carb parts together in general, but can you swap hats around? I have two nice ones and two manky ones, and I'd like the...