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Offline snowman

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Re: Another '78 K-Model
« Reply #25 on: July 31, 2013, 09:29:45 AM »
I am still looking for a stock seat ('77 preferably) if anyone has one available. I am willing to recover and foam if need be. I just need a good pan.

If you're willing to wait, I have a seat that can be "donated" to a resto once I receive my new cafe seat. All you need to do is pay the shipping.

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Re: Another '78 K-Model
« Reply #26 on: July 31, 2013, 05:31:01 PM »
I really appreciate the offer snowman, unfortunately I have already purchased one from another friendly member. I guarantee there are plenty of people here that would quickly take you up on that though. Cheers on the kindness.
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Re: Another '78 K-Model
« Reply #27 on: July 31, 2013, 05:33:46 PM »
No problem, good luck with the build.
Cheers

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Re: Another '78 K-Model
« Reply #28 on: August 04, 2013, 05:49:20 PM »
I am having trouble with my front end. At between 35 adn 45 mph I notice a bounce in the front end that is worse when in a turn. The front tire is in great shape with no notciable high spots and the rim is in good shape. i have installed tapered stem bearings and rebuilt the forks. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Today I removed the fork caps and springs. Then I pumped the forks a couple dozen times to be sure there were no air bubbles in the lowere end. I believe that I will retighten the steering stem tomorrow on the off chance the bearings have settled.
1972 SL125,1974 XL125,1975 CB125,1978 CB750k,1978 KZ650,1978 XS650,1985 VT1100,1986 VF700, 2005 XV1700,2003 DL1000,1982 XR250R,1986 ATC70,1987 BW80,1987 XR250R,1999 Z50r,2002 DRZ400s