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    My new(to me) ride

    +1 on that bought one of those Chinese 150 cc jobies a couple seasons ago brand new for pennies. the wiring sucks, the hoses they used are a joke, the fit and finish ... terrible. That being said once I tightens a few connectors with a pair of pliers and bought 3 bucks worth of fuel and...
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    Barn Find!!! Need advice

    Here you go Been sitting a long time. At minimum ... - pull the carbs and clean them thoroughly. really pay attention to the jets - flush the tank and check the condition. might need to deal with rust in there - check and lube all cables - grease all fittings - change out those tires...
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    Replacement Driver footpegs

    Here's my fix Ok so I decided that if I was going to drop 70 bucks on a replacement OEM only to have the same potential problem then that wasn't going to work for me. I'm not ready to drop 400 bucks on rearsets so here's the interim fix: 2 leftover passenger pegs from a 1979 Yamaha xs1100...
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    Replacement Driver footpegs

    Respectfully disagree after my right peg developed a stress crack at the hinge pin and broke apart. I stand on my pegs from time to time to stretch for a second but my ride has not been down and I rarely scrape them to the tune of perhaps once or twice on the left side in a U-turn. Yes I...
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    avon roadriders

    +1 on that Just put a pair of these on this season and love their grip. Of course I was replacing the original tires and was never happy with them so take my opinion with a grain of salt until I put some real miles on the avons ...... if it ever stops raining in mid-state IL ...... I swear I...
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    Replacement Driver footpegs

    I can't believe this isn't a more common problem but that second option for a 140 bucks I may just take the plunge and try them out. I wonder where they measure the dimensions at .... I'm thinking the 35mm may fit but I'm gonna get the digital calipers out tomorrow and do some measuring. I...
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    Replacement Driver footpegs

    No I meant I figured out you were talking about Norman Hydes. Like .. geesh dumbass you know what NH stands for. I am curious about the seating position. I'm 5'7" and do a lot of long distance. I'm one of those weirdos that finds the stock setup very comfortable but if it's not TOO much...
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    Replacement Driver footpegs

    nevermind .. got it ..... :o
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    Replacement Driver footpegs

    NH? That sounds more up my alley. I prefer to NOT have to use an all metal one if possible but I'm leary of purchasing an oem replacement.
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    Replacement Driver footpegs

    Anyone got a line on aftermarket footpegs for 06' Bonnies? My right side peg developed a visible crack and when I parked it to investigate, it snapped off in my hand .... Been searching forums, ebay, google .. not coming up with any definate answers.
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    79 Yamaha xs1100 complete *PICS*

    Forgot to mention I have about 700 bucks in it TOTAL ...... Runs perfect now. It actually had a layer of gasoline turned varnish that literally protected the tank from rust .... now getting it out of the carbs ... that's another story.
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    79 Yamaha xs1100 complete *PICS*

    Hey guys just thought I'd share a 9 month project with you all. I drug these two 79 xs1100 specials out of a barn last fall. The first of two is complete. Not so much of a restore as a refresh .. The before and after pics can be seen here but here's a small taste. Before: .... and...
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    Got It (my 06 T-100)

    Wow Very nice ..... I have a Bonnie Black so I'm NOT biased and I still think that Red/Black combo is arguably the best looking color scheme. Did that price include your shipping? Sounds like a fair buy to me too. Nice find
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    yeah ... a bit of progress on my CB750

    That is the sweetest cb70 I've ever seen ..... HANDS DOWN!!!!! :worthy: Those lines are ..................... well ........... PERFECT!
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    Interview gone bad...NOT WORK SAFE!!!!!!!!!

    you know ...... I knew better than to click but it's kinda like a solar eclipse. You know you're going to burn your eyes out but you look anyway :eeek:
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