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by sdnative
August 18th, 2013, 9:06 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: 87 dune rocket sled project
Replies: 35
Views: 15850

The 89 and up pipe will hit the rear hose going to the back of the cylinder on pre 88 bikes. You may be able to change the cylinder and cooling hoses to make it work. Never looked into it to closely as I prefer the old pipe. I see what you mean about the coolant line, tight, if not totally in the w...
by sdnative
August 10th, 2013, 7:15 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: 87 dune rocket sled project
Replies: 35
Views: 15850

First question for the experienced / experts: Dug through a ton of posts, can't find the exact y/n answer. Is it possible to use an 89+ low routed pipe, to get that thing off my leg and knee? The kickstand seems to look different, and I'll need to fab/weld a hanger on the frame ..etc, and the brake ...
by sdnative
August 10th, 2013, 7:06 pm
Forum: Steelie Rebuilds and Overhauls
Topic: 87 dune rocket sled project
Replies: 35
Views: 15850

87 dune rocket sled project

So, a month ago I was doing some horse trading with a customer and picked up a old beat to hell 87 CR500. For a while there I wasn't sure why I was even entertaining the idea of such a bike. I've had a few dirt bikes over the years; modern bikes just plain hands down rip in comparison to older model...
by sdnative
August 10th, 2013, 5:26 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: San Diego on the board
Replies: 7
Views: 1942

San Diego on the board

Hey all, Chris from SD. Recently acquired a project with lots of potential ...big plans for it. Humble beginnings as shown below, which means lots of questions for ya guys. 1987 steelie http://www.prattmachinerentals.com/luminousdiy/MTBR/IMG_2702-01.jpg [/img] http://www.prattmachinerentals.com/lumi...