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Chrome tank is awesome and looks like it will slow down in a hurry. Kind of a putt-putt but very respectable.

@noriders What did the plugs look like after the sputtering out? What is the condition of them when you put them in and try to start? Wet or dry? I have seen 2 strokes flood out the bottom end and you have to shut off the gas, pull the plugs, and crank at wide open throttle to dry them out. Making sure, of course that the sparks and spewing gas mist do not meet each other

That's even better than inexpensive if  you already have them!

Your bike but if it was me,  I would certainly put them on. One reason RDs are so much fun is the small mass vs. the power output. That small mass means that the rider position has a greater effect on handling.

Newbie here and love reading all the experience and inputs.

I saw the mention of the scales but maybe I missed something about the bar height. True you need measurements and data to get it dialed in. However, the present bar height is going to situate the rider more upright and place the CG high and aft. Combine that with a stiff fork and a squat rear and it reminds me of (no offense) a en454 I had that felt really unstable.

Read a lot about Eric Buell and mass centralization with regard to turning. Low and centralized gives the bike an axis on which it pivots.

Might help it out a lot rather inexpensively with a set of clubmans. They make a big difference

my .02

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Been here before. Car and bike stuff. Not huge but I have a few bins of RD stuff I will be bringing.

Loading up Big Red the rusty diesel van and heading out

I am sure you can tell a leaking base gasket when you see it but the clutch pushrod seal on the triples were also a weak spot on the left side. Seams like I bought a brand x (honda) seal because it was a press in type with the same ID and OD.

Not sure if this goes here but GS 650 dual disc front end slides right in the triple clamps on a GT550 - maybe others. Swiingarm fits too but you have to notch the fender for the caliper torque rod. Rear master cylinder mounting and actuating was a little tricky but just make sure you have freeplay.