1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.

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Basically what is being said is to enlarge my sprocket holes and insert poly bushings. simple and cheap.
 
Here's a couple pics of one with poly busings that I made a few years ago for my Jim Schmidt monoshock bike. This one is for a Marvic mag wheel, but the same idea is applicable to other wheels.

1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.


1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.


I made a similar one for my Commando PR, but unfortunately never took any pictures before I sold it.

On the other hand, I have to agree with Jim about whether they really add any benefit. I ran my featherbed racer with 750 Commando engine without a cush drive for over 20 years with no real problems. Personal choice, I guess.

Ken
 
Got both wheel laced up, mostly trued. now on to sealing the spokes and get the tires mounted. I stopped by my friends shop today, I can use his tire machine.

1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.

1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.
 
Top of the mountain's looking good Ludwig. Almost riding season. :wink: Oh and nice work on the cush drives guys.
 
So light and whispy looking and full of big ole holes, darn it I like it too!
 
1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.

1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.
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Well 2 hours and $10 later I now have an ofset 24 tooth gear. The 24 tooth andover ones are $80+, and I would still need to trim it for my 520 chain. We will see how this one works for now.
 
Probably not, it's hard as hell right now. It's just a temporary measure at the moment anyway.
 
Well I finally did it. Pulled the trigger and made my first order to RGM. A Dave Taylor head steady and parts/upgrades for the transmission/clutch, and iso rubbers. after they arrive the only things left to purchase will be a cam, pistons, rods and some stainless fasteners. I think I have everything else major accounted for. I just need to sell some more of my old parts to cover costs. I'm getting my wheels done this week. So I should have a roller by the end of next week. I got side tracked and started working on my XS650 front brakes. Floating drilled rotors, Toki radial 4 pot calipers, remote resivoir master cylinder, the works. All for around $100. I just need to get some chunks of aluminum and make the adapter plates.
 
Dropped off my wheels today. should have them tight and true in a few days. Then mount the tires and assemble the front end, hopefully for the last time.
 
What carb/s are you going to use? Make sure you measure before ordering those filters, but you probably already know that.
 
I'm using 2 of the flatslides off of the gsxr, they are 36mm, I'll have right around 900cc's. They should work out well.
 
I pick up my completed wheels/tires tomorrow. All round and inflated. Then on to buttoning up the front end and figuring out rear wheel spacers.
 
I picked up my wheels today. I love them. Got the front end together. Now a little work on the swingarm, then on to rear shock mounting/oil tank fab.

1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.

1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.

1973 850 Mono shock / showa forks.
 
Looking good 8)

Jean

PS You really should get a better camera so we can see you work in HD :wink:
 
I use my phone's 1.3MP so it dosn't take a week to upload. I'll use the good one for the next updates.
 
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