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Thanks again! Is it overkill to use a dab of blue thread lock?

Thanks man. Any one know the torque spec for the rear shocks? 

I got the hagon shocks delivered and they are roughly the same length at the originals. For installation, I dont have a center stand anymore. Is it ok to replace one shock at a time without using a motorcycle jack? I'm not sure if I'll run into any issues doing this without a jack or centerstand to lift the back wheel up.

I'm thinking I can take my expansion chambers off and re-install my centerstand. That should lift the back wheel up enough to swap out the shocks

Hey thanks! I've got an order on the way. I appreciate the info.

I had a voltage leak not long ago. The blinkers were malfunctioning so I unplugged the flasher relay. After that, no more voltage leak and an easy fix. I don't know, it might be worth checking.

Hello,
I'm looking to order a set of HAGON rear "road" shocks for my RD350 from HVC. I'm guessing someone here has these installed. Are these about the same length as the stock shocks?

Thanks for all the great info! I think I'll stick with the 90/90 18 for the front.

Hello,

I'm looking at getting a new set of tires and am wondering if there are any issues with moving to a larger 100/90 18 front tire for the rd350 73'   

That makes sense. I definitely don't have that spring, but I'm guessing it won't matter. Thanks for the heads up.

I'm replacing my oil lines and I bought the oem hose that runs from the oil tank to the pump. There is a ring around the hose on one end (several inches from the end) and I can't tell if it should be installed on the oil tank or pump side.

I can't find any diagrams for this and I'm guessing it goes toward to tank side, but not sure.

I have to take my exhaust off before using it.

I have the same stand - Haul Master. I think I got it from harbor freight for 50$ or so. The rubber covers quickly peeled off and I had to cover them with tape. The tape doesn't grip the bike very well and that's probably why it slides up the swing arm. I covered them with better quality tape and will wipe down the swing arm. I might try gluing pieces of inner tube to them as well. We'll see how it works soon enough.

Thanks man. I'll give it a shot. Just need a quick few rides to check the seals.

Takasago Japan (TK 530) TK Products

I cleaned my chain and noticed that my clip was missing. Does anyone know where I can find a masterlink for a 530 Takasago  Standard (non o ring) Chain? I really just need the clip.

Each link says "TK 530," and I found the manufacturer to be Takasago. I'm not sure, but I'm guessing I need to stay with the same brand. (Or will any 530 clip work?)

I found some on eBay but they had an H added after TK530 (for heavy duty I guess).

Thanks man! Illl keep them on the low side of those numbers and hope for the best. I ordered a manual but couldn't find anything either.