Recent content by MJSantos

What a help!

2 1/4" where it bells out at the very end on my 83 Interstate.

Well after 30 years I’m getting back into motorcycles. My last one was a Honda 350. My uncle has given me his 83 Interstate, so if I may let me paint you a picture. He drove this bike into the garage put the kick stand down and covered it with a sheet. Now the garage is in New England about one...

Yes, it was well worth the struggle of pulling the tank. I used coat hangers for the anodes and changed them eveyday and also removed the petcock and plugged the holes. Didn't want to take the chance of eating up the petcock since it's not steel. The process only breaks loose the rust and will...

It really doesn't seem like that little bit makes the difference but when I had to pull them the second time I took a real close look at what was getting in the way, damn near had to lay down to see it. I figure if I'm going to paint the top of the block I'd like to see it without the scratches.

Yes pull the tank off. That way you can remove the sending unit and this will give you a large hole to suspend the sacrificial anode in. Keep the tank out of the house with plenty of fresh air. I used Arm n Hammer Washing soda for clothes. 1/2 cup per 5 gallons of water and the battery charger...

I found a supplier the other day that does stock the colors. www.colorrite.com Haven't ordered yet but it's worth a look

I found out that if you remove the triangular motormount support bolts located by the petcock and rolled it back a hair you can remove the back bolt on the gas tank and slide the tank back about a half an inch. It gives you just enough clearance where the front of the #1 carb will not hit the...