1975 XLCH
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From: 500 miles south from Artic Circle
RE: 1975 XLCH
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Sweet Jesus!!! Riding around on a bike with no front brake and relying on a drum that "takes a while to stop". You are gonna get killed. Those reardrum brakes weren't great when they were brand new. No way I'd want to use one as my only means to stop.
Sweet Jesus!!! Riding around on a bike with no front brake and relying on a drum that "takes a while to stop". You are gonna get killed. Those reardrum brakes weren't great when they were brand new. No way I'd want to use one as my only means to stop.
you need to be strong to lock a wheel in tarmac.I didn't said anything about how fantastic they are in rain...
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From: Chillicothe, Ohio
RE: 1975 XLCH
While sitting at work thinking about this build, I came across soething that I would like some opinion on if you would. With the new tank that I have, my fuel line will be coming from the left side of the tank. What is the best route for the fuel line to get to the carb? What type of fuel line should I use? Thanks for thinking about it.
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From: Houston Texas
RE: 1975 XLCH
Yes, I would just run it up and over, picking a route that stays away from the hot engine parts.
Difference between braided and unbraided? Just that. One is and one is not. The braid is just decoration...both lines are the same inside where the gas flows.
Just be sure the line you buy is fuel line, not windshield wiper hose. It will give this information on the fuel line itself.......pg
Difference between braided and unbraided? Just that. One is and one is not. The braid is just decoration...both lines are the same inside where the gas flows.
Just be sure the line you buy is fuel line, not windshield wiper hose. It will give this information on the fuel line itself.......pg
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From: Houston Texas
RE: 1975 XLCH
Not to my knowledge. The bike came from the factory with unbraided hose that needs no protection, except to keep it from touching hot metal. Ditto that for braided line. The braided line just appeals to some people. Oil lines are another item that the braiding is just ornamental.
No advantage to having braided lines that I am aware of. Some like it and some do not.........pg
No advantage to having braided lines that I am aware of. Some like it and some do not.........pg
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From: Dothan, AL
RE: 1975 XLCH
One thing not covered and I have seen this happen. If you use braided line and it is touching another component the vibration from that monster will cause wear. Make sure you check regularly to ensure nothing is wearing through. Also, I do not know what carb you have, but my old bendix had the inlet on therear of the carb. It was always difficult to run a tight clean line tank to carb. I always used a much longer than stock piece, which showed but did not look bad. Running the fuel line from the left hand side to the carb and then to the back of the carb is going to be somewhat of a nightmare. I only say this because even with all of the fuel components on the Right side of the engine, mine was always bad to get a hot soak and vapor lock in the summertime. With the line running between the hot cast iron cylinders on a hot summer day you better not sit at a redlight for long. If you do, I hope you have electric start and enough sense to not run the battery down before it cools down and will start.