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    What size/brand tires did you decide to use? Any reason why you went black on the pegs and not white?

    Nice build! I'm envious for sure. Here's mine:
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    "If it were easy, everyone would be doing it."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doink View Post
    What size/brand tires did you decide to use? Any reason why you went black on the pegs and not white?

    Nice build! I'm envious for sure. Here's mine:
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    Tires were on the Fat Cat when I bought it. They are in real good condition. I went black as it would not show scratches as much as white would. Well, that's my excuse anyways

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doink View Post
    Here's mine:
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    I would use spray paint remover on those plastics and replace that seat cover and yours would look great!

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    I appreciate the advice. It is awash with broken bolts, a throttle that works forwards or backwards, a seized front brake cable, torn seat, bad paint everywhere, idle that won't stay set, a carb that leaks anytime the petcock is open, lights that don't work. The fact that it runs and drives is a miracle.

    Question: What would make 2nd gear so hard to shift into? I have to use all the force I can muster.
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    1990 Suzuki DR350 Fat Cat/ Big Wheel conversion
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doink View Post
    I appreciate the advice. It is awash with broken bolts, a throttle that works forwards or backwards, a seized front brake cable, torn seat, bad paint everywhere, idle that won't stay set, a carb that leaks anytime the petcock is open, lights that don't work. The fact that it runs and drives is a miracle.

    Question: What would make 2nd gear so hard to shift into? I have to use all the force I can muster.
    I too would like to know as I restored a 250SX and it is hard to shift like this TR200. I am suspecting worn clutch disks or springs, something like that. I just learned these things have 5 speeds. I never got past 3rd cruising around my neighborhood. Once I get it all back together, I'm gonna rifle thru all the gears. Or try anyways.

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    Have you fired up the engine yet? Don't forget to add the oil (j/k).
    Are you doing this for keeps or for sale?
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    1987 Yamaha BW350 (dealer find, never oiled or gassed)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doink View Post
    Have you fired up the engine yet? Don't forget to add the oil (j/k).
    Are you doing this for keeps or for sale?
    I already rode it around my neighborhood, so the engine is fine. I need to drain out the oil and replace the clutch cover as I put a hole in it trying to remove the lower engine mount bolt. I have the cover/gasket already. I just needed the wheels and kickstand so I can crack open the oil plug.

    This is a keeper.

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    She stands on her own now! Lol. New Chain installed and draining the oil in preparation of replacing the clutch cover.


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    Don't forget the frame decals. And be careful; I saw an OEM reproduction decal with grammatical errors!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doink View Post
    Don't forget the frame decals. And be careful; I saw an OEM reproduction decal with grammatical errors!
    Yup, those were ordered and will arrive today. I'll verify the grammer

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    LOL. Nice. I know the tire pressure goes on the brake side swing arm and the model no on the headstock. Where does the other one go?
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    1990 Suzuki DR350 Fat Cat/ Big Wheel conversion
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    Love your builds. Thank you for sharing. It doesn't look like you powder coated the parts. Did you use paint and how do you find it holds up? Was there any clear applied or just the paint?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doink View Post
    LOL. Nice. I know the tire pressure goes on the brake side swing arm and the model no on the headstock. Where does the other one go?
    Not sure, but if it's like my 250SX build, I'll probably put it on the air cleaner box

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaywood1207 View Post
    Love your builds. Thank you for sharing. It doesn't look like you powder coated the parts. Did you use paint and how do you find it holds up? Was there any clear applied or just the paint?
    Straight ratttle cans. I do have a good local powdercoater but I didn't think this needed it. I use engine high temp paints. I may clear parts that I clean metal with my wire brush. It has never let me down as far as holding up.

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    Removing old gasket material sucks but done. New gasket and replacement clutch cover installed


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