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No need to reevaluate my outlook, it’s just fine. Typical … form an opinion without context. You can’t know me or my outlook from one comment. As far as loving my country you won’t find someone who loves this country more, but you couldn’t possibly know that from what you know of me or my history. If I offend you, please exercise your right of choice and don’t watch my channel.

@@builtnotboughtbybruce sorry, if the Bible causes you consternation, it only follows you join the ranks, which is fine, we are a free country, of people who detract from our founding. Western civilization is Christian and Judeo to its core. No other need apply.

You make no sense. Your message is veiled by your arrogance. I have no idea what you are accusing me of, asking me for, or trying to school me on. Mind you, it doesn’t really matter.

I appreciate that!

Hey Super, thanks for watching my video. All of my hoses and fittings are Vibrant Performance from JEGS. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks for watching my video. That’s a good question. There are a lot of variables involved. It seems very strange it would make enough pressure to do this. The first think that comes to mind is the check ball in the filter adapter. The check ball should open at 4 - 6 psi. If it isn’t then the pump could be building pressure in the filter resulting in the seal blowing out. This would be the first thing I would inspect. Just remove the filter, then the filter adapter. You’ll find the check ball and spring behind the adapter. Let me know what you find or if you need more help.

Thanks for watching my video. This custom tuff can be a challenge. You’re right, things can really move around once you start going down the road, hitting bumps, and experiencing different loading on bearings and such. I’ve got lots of video to edit and post to show the rest of the build. The bike is done and I’ve been able to put a few miles on it. So far no issues with the steering neck, bearing or internal stop. This may have worked out okay. Please let me know if you’ve got pictures of yours posted anywhere. I’d like to see what you’re up to.

No more springers!!

The tires are Shinko. The front is an SR777, 100/90-19 MC 57H an the rear is an SR777, 150/80-16 MC 71H. Thanks for watching my video. Lt me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks for watching and for your input. I’m trying to figure out these clutch issues because the XS650 is such a great platform for cafe racers and choppers. I’ve got several more engines on the shelf so I’m learning all I can on this first one. Please let me know what you find when you go back in to that clutch.

Sounds cool Dennis. I’d love to see photos. Do you post on social media? And, thanks for watching and reaching out.

Hi Fernando. Thanks for checking out my channel. Sorry for the delayed response. I had surgery a couple weeks ago and have been recovering. The bearing driver kit I have is from Lisle. I purchased mine off the Snap-on truck but I have seen them at auto parts stores as well. I’m sure MAC and Matco carry the same set on their trucks. The price is reasonable and the quality is good. Hope this helps.

Hi Fernando. Thanks for watching my channel and for your question. To bleed the rear brake I take the calliper off, turn it so the bleeder screw is facing up, then use an old disk between the pads. Once it is bled it’s easy to reinstall. I’ve been told the performance bagger guys mount the calliper similar to this. When they’re ridden hard with lots of braking they do have to bleed them frequently, most likely due to getting the fluid real hot. For the style of riding I’ll be doing with this bike I’m not expecting any issues. Let me know if you have other questions.

Thanks Sweetie. I think next up is frame molding … exciting stuff! 😂

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Hey Greg, thanks for sharing. The M-Unit I used is the basic … no Bluetooth function so no phone. I looked at Motogadget’s M-Fob or whatever they call it. The issue I had with it is the same as what Revival Cycle noted, you have to pass the fob in close proximity to the receiver. If I’m going to take the fob out of my pocket to hold up to the reader why not just use a key? With the M-Unit basic no longer available I will use a Blue on the next build. I’m sure I’ll use Digital Guard Dawg again as well. Both are great products. I might put a DGD in Karen’s ‘92 Miata for her. 🤔 Thanks for your comment about the bike, I appreciate it. 🙏

@BuiltNotBoughtByBruce ah, gotcha. Your setup makes sense then. If you go to m-unit blue, your phone can be your key. It encrypts and you can set the proximity from your bike for unlocking it. It also has a cool GPS function that if your alarm goes off, you get a notification right to your phone. It also tracks it across the globe as long as it has power. Pretty handy in a worse case scenario. The motogadget fob would have to swipe over a close proximity, like a key card. This would be a back-up if your phone died. You could use it on the original munit your running but I like the proximity unlock that you achieved achieved with the bull dog.

That’s a good idea about the back up fob. I hadn’t thought of it that way. Thanks!

I’m real close to being done. Sturgis would be awesome, but man that’s a long haul from here. Something I’ll have to plan for. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Hi Greg. Thanks for watching my video. I’ve been using Vibrant Performance fittings on this project. There are lots of good fittings out there, but I find Vibrant has the greatest selection of specialty fittings … like the fuel shutoffs I’m using. Vibrant has a very nice finish on their black fittings. The problem I ran into trying to use another brand from a local shop is the finish didn’t match. Check out the Vibrant Performance website to see all the cool stuff they make. Let me know if you have any questions.

@BuiltNotBoughtByBruce thanks for the info Bruce. Im in the middle of a similar build and your method for the oil lines is superior. Appreciate the knowledge you're passing down. Had to subscribe. Thanks again.

If you’re on Instagram you can find me @builtnotboughtbybruce where I’ve done some posts about the fitting and lines. I’m working on new videos on the Sportster build which should start uploading soon. Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it.

Hi there. Thanks for watching. If your triple trees have paint on them then you’ll need to get it off. Paint stripper will work. Other options are vapour blasting or glass beading the parts to get them nice and clean. Then you can start sanding. I would normally try to get to about 800 grit. The more work you do here the less you’ll do with the polishing wheel. I use a couple of polishing wheels on my bench grinder. I have a yellow one that is more firm and I use a coarse compound on it. Or finishing I switch up to a soft, white wheel with fine compound. It’s satisfying to make those aluminum pieces shine, but fair warning … it’s a dirty job! Let me know how it works out for you.

Hi Stan. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I haven’t made it to the CHRR yet. Probably a couple of years out yet. I did meet a very knowledgeable guy with a shop in Henderson, Nevada who has all the answers to get me to where I need to be. Les Figueroa at Figspeed is really well informed and connected. Les figures we can do a blown small block with a high gear only Power Glide that will get me under the 8.50 I need to run for NE2. I’m just wrapping up the Sportster I’ve been building, it needs to be done for the World of Wheels in March. Once the bike is done I need to get back on the altered. First thing will be to finish mounting the body then get the chassis inspected and tagged. Please stay in touch.

@@builtnotboughtbybruce Absolutely, my dad Stan Lucas started drag racing back in the early sixties. He’s driven Fuel Altereds his entire racing career. I personally don’t care for the big show that nhra puts on. I prefer the grassroots drag racing myself. I don’t get out to as often as I’d like to. But when I’m there I always seem to find someone that can use an extra hand, whether it be a 10 second bracket car or a NE 1 car with a 7.60 index. I’m there to enjoy the racing.

Hi. Sorry for the delayed response. I’ve been working on some changes to my production equipment. I found a pretty good video at Iron Anchor on CZcams. The best thing about it was the reference to a wiring diagram for Harleys which I found online and kept a copy of. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I’ll do my best to help you out.

Great to hear! Now that I’ve finished up the chopper we’ll be getting back on the Econoline as soon as spring gets here.

I love Negril. It’s my favourite place on the planet! 😎

@@builtnotboughtbybruce I am from Clarendon but live in Germany 🇩🇪/England

Hi Ricky. Thanks for checking out my channel and watching my video.I do not sell these kits. You can reach out to Digital Guard Dawg for available kits, DigitalGuardDawg.com.

Hi Marc. Thanks so much for watching my videos. We should stay in touch as we can probably compare notes. I’m in Calgary as well. I’d enjoy getting a look at your project as well. You can find me on Instagram, @builtnotboughtbybruce. If you like you can DM me so we can have a conversation. Hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks Jess. I appreciate you watching my video. It is the same location that HD used. I think the AN fitting is a little more secure … and refined. 👍

@@builtnotboughtbybruce I can understand that completely. Looks a bit more finished as well . Gotta be a stickler for details 👍🤘

Also I know this is an older video but did you change the tank ? If so do you have that one ? If so would you be interested in selling it ?

I did change the tank. I have two sets of tins for this bike so I can swap them out for a different look. The original tank hangs on the wall in my shop. Being my gal bought this bike for me about 10 years ago I have kept all the original parts for sentimental reasons. Both of my new tanks are from Lowbrow Customs. One is a Sportster and the other is an Alien tank. Lowbrow has lots of styles, the prices are really good for brand new tanks.

@BuiltNotBoughtByBruce oh yeah very familiar with lowbrow . I to tinker with bikes . Been thinking of making a channel . But I'm a better builder then director lol. Understandable on the hanging on to it . I have a few pieces from my first real bike that will never leave me .