1971 BMW R75/5

Got this bike with 18k. Well taken care of but smashed headlight 12 years ago. In the process of locating light assembly and parts to get it running. The tank is a toaster but not original to the date 1971 so I want to get the original 6 gallon and paint it white. Any thoughts?… Continue reading 1971 BMW R75/5

Engine Work on 1978 CB750K

Anyone know a good mechanic in Miami? My Honda is not getting oil on one side of the engine.  Would appreciate any tip. George If your oil flow is impeded only in one area you likely have a clogged line. If the oil pump or related components were failing then you wouldn’t have oil anywhere… Continue reading Engine Work on 1978 CB750K

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Engine Coating Question

Hey Evan Need more advice on this KZ650 cafe project.  Bike is pretty clean but I am having the engine plastic bead blasted anyhow just to even out the look of the aluminum.  Till I am done this bike is going to be mostly engine anyhow so I want it to look good. On my… Continue reading Engine Coating Question

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1976 Honda CB500T

Last year my son gave up on this bike and asked me if I wanted to give it a try.  He could rarely get it running and could never keep it running for very long. I have no experience with motorcycles but decided to accept the challenge. I am in the process tearing it down,… Continue reading 1976 Honda CB500T

1982 KZ440 Wiring Question

Hey I have an 82′ kz440 that i chopped into a bobber and i’m tryin to wire it the your diagram. this is my first bike that i am wiring. Your diagram is for a 4 cylinder and my obviously is a twin. maybe if you got a diagram for one you could email it… Continue reading 1982 KZ440 Wiring Question

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1981 Yamaha XS400 Project

Scored a mostly in tact 1981 XS400 earlier this week for a steal.  Definitely a project but it looks like it’ll be back up and running (at very least) with not too too much work.  Anybody played around with one of these before?  I’m debating going street tracker or cafe on it.  I mostly ride… Continue reading 1981 Yamaha XS400 Project

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