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yep good luck to all.

if you find the size fastenal sells them too. been using theirs on sohc's for years. only bummer is they come in a bag of 25,but there is always resell.

not mine . something similar to what you are thinking about maybe. easier though you could always build a kong section too and put a longer swingarm from a cb650 or exctend yours a couple inches.

the speedo would probably work,not sure about the tach. you probably would have to make new mounting brackets to. you can also get miniature speedos for chops that have a clamp that mounts to the bars for around 40 new.

i imagine that you would need to fabricate some sort of bracket that attaches to the shock bolt to mount the signals. that or weld a couple tabs onto the new hoop.

purely theoretical here,, if the tight side of the spring is down and that is the end to be impacted first on a bump,wouldn't that be where the less dive comes into play?

my two cents is that it is hard to say what is needed not having it here to look it over but for sure there is gonna be carb work though. look over all the standard stuff,oil,,check for leaks,tires,loose spokes,see if the chain will pull away from the sprocket. put it on the center...

there is a old trick about putting a washer or two on top of the springs to make them feel firmer. no substitute for new springs but handy when the bucks are down.

no harm in trying the stock one,,get some diaelectric grease for the connectors and clean them the best you can. wire corrosion can be a pain in the ass tracking individual wires that change colors from connector to connector. replacing a wire here n there,i would do it outside the main harness...

given the choice i would run 15W but if atf is what i had around it would be o.k to. some softer but not that much, if ya dont like it it's easy to change later. either one the fluid fresh and at correct capacity is a maintenance thing and improvement.

i cannot tell you a thing about what might work stock. here is a simple diagram for reference as to what is what on there though. you can also rewire your bike to run using this and easily add the lights,horn,etc. click the pic and it will enlarge

google is your friend and faster than waiting for replies. the phone nbr for progressive tech is at the top of page, a fork spring intallation video is at the bottom. http://www.progressivesuspension.com/product/1465/fork-spring-kit

no instructions on the package? if it is the smaller bottle i would just put them all in then.

as long as it clears the tire under load it's all good. you will have probably to change the kickstand angle.

i dunno where your shocks are set but on changing the pre load for the springs. if you dont have a tool,it can be done with channelocks. you dont have to but it doesnt hurt to get the rear wheel up off the ground some and loosen the bottom to compress it and take the load off the shock you are...

one thing bout honda frames and all jap frames of the era is that they are overbuilt. a lot of bracing that is not really needed or needed as much as is there. i would not worry cutting that rear piece off,it is mainly a fender mount more than anything.the most flex back there is going to be...

is the suspension adjusted all the way up? shocks will work if you get the correct mountings for your frame,or you can weld on what it needs. i dunno if it would help that much though. myself being a cheap bastard, since it is only slightly dragging right behind the two connecting pipes on...

try looking for some rebel or savage shocks. i believe they are the height you want. l.r.t. sells some weld on adapters so that you can use harley shocks if you wish to. i've always thought the old flh covered ones from the shovel era were cool looking,they were 12" long too.

i know of someone who uses a batt operated digital cheap bicycle speedo from e bay. i have also done this in the past,,have a car track me and put a notch in the grip and housing at 30 mph and 65 mph. when i got home i then put whiteout on both spots. when the dots lined up i was doing one or...

as for what to do it depends on whether you have the most important part. a clean n clear title that matches the vin numbers on the neck. if you do sandblasting,wirebrushing and rattlebombing will suffice for the chassis and motors are available. it all depends on how much you want it and...

good lookin sled,maybe dohc's do have some grace,lol. its all good. i am about to do the yellow light film on mine,,does it seem brighter ,dimmer,no diffrence?

thats pretty cool,homemade is always the best. that idea is being saved if i ever need one.

kudos to ya man,,keep on keeping on. i do not see many youngins with any ambition to wrench on their rides anymore.it seems that most just want instant gratification and do not understand the concept of a learning curve being directly proportionate to how much you work on it. if all four of the...

good deal!,,nice n simple. :thumbsup:

more than likely the float /height adjustment or the valve and seat. poke around some and you will find the specs for the adjustment,how to test float for leakage and checking the float valve.

as odd as this sounds,,try automotive rear end lube. i think it is 80w90? it works forever in the pumpkin gears and that is a hi heat application. get ahold of one of those ol fashioned oil squirt cans with the pump in it, pour some in and squirt it on. it also would be cool if you could...

78 was the last year of of kickstarters. as to finding a crate motor,it would be unusual but anythings possible i suppose.. your best bet is continue to haunt craigs for a stock bike with a clear title or find a project bike someone started and lost intrest,again with a clear title . the fat...

stabler,,would the later cv carb boots from a 79 or 80 work on those carbs? i think i have a set somewhere around here if they will.. you could also look around e bay mtrs at silicone hose or turbo couplers for a diesel too and maybe find something to work.

keep a watch on craigslist for houston and dallas and if for some reason you cannot find one semi locally,check with cycleone in oklahoma. red may have something. http://www.cycleonemanufacturing.com/

remove the stem from your old hon lower triple tree and put in on the new triple tree. usually just a small dab of weld holds them on,,it can be cut and pressed out. you will need a front end from something close to the same size stem diameter or have a bushing made to adapt it if it is too...