Richard, thanks for your timely and concise response. It so great to be able to search through the list of topics and find just what I am looking for....

This post appears to be just what I needed to point me in the direction of being able to rid my '77 RS of the annoying exhaust burble on deceleration....

Well, I finally decided to go for broke and give it a whirl. Started by chasing out the old threads with a M6 die. Added a new nut and an additional w...

@david-wallace Wanted to provide a follow-up to my clutch replacement. All parts went back together as expected with no apparent gremlins. It took ...

@8053 I did use a die and did the best job possible chasing the treads. It seems to tighten up "hand tight" ok. Maybe I will consider adding a washe...

I've attached 2 pics of the area in question. Not sure if I have enough room to drill and tap the nut for a set screw since it's only a M6.  20...

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@4949 David, I like this thought process. It certainly couldn't hurt anything. And, if it eventually stops working, I could always switch to an e...

@4949 Holy Cow!. I had read about flywheels being lightened, but have never actually seen a picture of one. It is a thing of beauty indeed. Am a li...

@david-wallace David, Yes, I used an Allen socket in the alternator bolt and strapped in securely to the frame to make sure the crank didn't ...

@4949 David, Yep I have new driveshaft bolts too. I am going to go ahead and replace my transmission input seal, since it seems to be pretty grun...

Richard...sorry I asked.

I have ordered some tools from Cycle Works with the same exact scenario. No response to any forms of communication. I did however always receive the t...