drewpy

as always there are 2 thoughts as to what to do. TBH powder coating is great and so far mine has lasted really well and shines up nice with a plastic/vynl cleaner. the issue is if you cut it then the water can leach in and corrode under the coating ( i have touched up with blackpaint and you can't see and its kept the water out). Also it goes on thick so be prepared to trim caliper slides etc along with retapping threads. If you use a reputable powder coater they should seal all holes and threads. see www.triple-s.co.uk/ for info. painting is not so forgiving and will show up rust lumps etc and is more expensive. you can touch it up but i think it doesn't take knocks as well as powder coating. if powder coating get all the stuff done in one go as there can be slight differences in black between each supply of powder!! drewps

poss knackered battery which the heated grips supped all the juice. nothing for the ignition to use till it charged up again!

weather was great and nice to see OG there. Kev went but was fasionably late so we missed each other. anyways here are a few pictures OG tinseling up A rose between thorns the 3 amigos the final destination the oldest bikes there must have been at least 600 bikes there it was a shame that the police pulled out of any responsibity so we had to fend for ourselves and it fragmented the riding group. will do it next year though drewps

what time of year you thinking?

I defy you not to sway in your chair to this <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

my 12 yr old son bought his own poppy with his dinner money, made me feel proud that did. we're marching this sunday to eccles cenotaph (scouts)

saw the blue peter exhibition at museum of film and photography in bradford, very good, not a lot on bleep and booster though (for those old enough to remember!) i must recommed a visit as you can do blue screen stuff and read the news via autoque. great animation floor as well drewps

RFS nice to have you on-board

have you checked tyre pressures? it could be moving slightly in the bead!!?? try deflating and reinflating, it might just need re-bedding in the rim!

buy that one!!

looks like you are going the right way about it. don't forget to take LOADS of pictures as you go. break the work into modules, eg brakes, engine, electrical, dials etc, label and box everything in its modules with bubble wrap. list every thing you need and tick it off when bought, I find I buy at least 2 items of the same part try not to rush, but don't stall the project or you'll get peed off with it. have fun..... drewps

or a chimp from brook bond

Ricky doodle dandy nice to have you on board

no problem Mukka!

probably all the fuel and choke cleaner you put in the engine. has it settled down yet or still reving? could also indicate a very weak(lean) mixture!! Air getting in somewhere ( use easy start or similar to check for leaks) drewps

there are some which actually move as well. saw them on youtube last year but can't remember the link

:lol:

cloudy you have to post in the wanted section mate as posted wants anywhere else is Vorboden! drewps

if no-one can answer that try the VJMC they will bound to know drwps

a few pointers here http://www.factorypro.com/tech/carbtun.html http://jrs.uk.com/JRS_Home.html make sure you have al gaskets, you will need an impact driver for those bloody float bowl screws ( unless they are allen type) borrow an ultrasonic cleaner for the parts. have a manual handy and work CLEAN!

see what you mean now, strange one that. All i can think of is the original setup had a front end collision sending both yolks out so will align with themselves. A new part would change that!! just an idea

usually on the head stock (neck)

if you take the cable off does it still rev?

here's a homemade seat bit more of a cafe build ( in german but it has pikkies) http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://210373.homepagemodules.de/&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dxs400%2Bforum%2Bde%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D

looks cool, hope you get it finished soon, just in time for the winter