I guess I should have run one simple thread topic for one simple task. But, my trials and tribulations over this have been more interesting than I expected. To be honest, it IS (or SHOULD BE) a pretty simple conversion. It has been detailed eloquently elsewhere a number of times and I've leaned heavily on those previous efforts.
A couple of my minor snags are noted here: (namely the hydraulic lines and fittings)
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=12582
But today's snag really has me irritated. We've all heard the horror stories about Saber Cycle and their customer service - and sometimes "iffy" parts supplies. Well, I took a leap and ordered one of their clutch cover gaskets. I figured, how bad could it be? Well, it doesn't match the bolt pattern, that's how bad. It specifically said "1984" in the title. They sell the '85-'87 separately, so I figured they knew what they were talking about. They do not.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gasket-clu...ash=item3af1ea31b5:g:kREAAOSw9uFW9ziz&vxp=mtr
Stay tuned.
But, I have 304 stainless rod coming, banjo bolt in hand for the slave (that one drove me nuts), master cylinder and braided stainless top side hose, and of course the 1984 cover and slave cylinder are all waiting patiently for the complete inventory of necessary bits.
So, now I have no gasket. Yes I am irritated. Oh-so-close-but-still-no-can-do.
Sheesh.
A couple of my minor snags are noted here: (namely the hydraulic lines and fittings)
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=12582
But today's snag really has me irritated. We've all heard the horror stories about Saber Cycle and their customer service - and sometimes "iffy" parts supplies. Well, I took a leap and ordered one of their clutch cover gaskets. I figured, how bad could it be? Well, it doesn't match the bolt pattern, that's how bad. It specifically said "1984" in the title. They sell the '85-'87 separately, so I figured they knew what they were talking about. They do not.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Gasket-clu...ash=item3af1ea31b5:g:kREAAOSw9uFW9ziz&vxp=mtr
Stay tuned.
But, I have 304 stainless rod coming, banjo bolt in hand for the slave (that one drove me nuts), master cylinder and braided stainless top side hose, and of course the 1984 cover and slave cylinder are all waiting patiently for the complete inventory of necessary bits.
So, now I have no gasket. Yes I am irritated. Oh-so-close-but-still-no-can-do.
Sheesh.