WD40 will also remove the most stubborn adhesive residue too, with no affect on painted, chromed or polished surfaces.

Great stuff, as long as you don't think it's a penetrating oil...

Here's an example of maybe the 2nd or 3rd seat Jesse did. I don't remember what I paid now, as it was quite a few years ago, but the seat and workmanship still looks fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one, if I needed it. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/217...

An R1, showing the two (2) rows of frame tubes on the sides; yep, this one had to be repaired too...

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My neighbor was getting ready to sell some stuff at the Mid-Ohio vintage bike swap meet last summer, and I spotted a diminuitive Bates leather jacket (med blue, with liner, vents, etc.) and it fit me. The story goes that his wife bet him $200.00 that he couldn't sell it at the swap meet (asking $20....

Why not try this? http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/tech ... ml#exhaust

It's a black satin finish that's also a thermal barrier.

hi Rick, I don't know how you missed me. call for 8:00-11:00am & 1;00-4:00 pm daily. e-mail robroninc@bellsouth.net. I have been busy making parts for the karts. There's no better excuse than that ;) But I guess it happens; I was trying to contact you a while back, looking for a new Rev-grip clutch...

Harbor Freight has a pretty cheap (aren't they all) 12 ton free-standing hydraulic press that makes short work of pushing the bearings out/in. Lots of uses around the shop, once you have it (sure is better than beating on things with a hammer). Likewise, I didn't find any bearings in this Mc9 (crank...

Welcome Debbi!

This is what my R1 looks like; not perfect, but it's better than when I got it

LOTS more pictures here: http://www.rfdm.com/gallery/albums.php? ... ListPage=4

Brake drum looks like a Bendix. Supposedly, the old ones are better than what's currently available, because of material thickness. I guess the new ones flex a bit; probably better suited to a yard-kart than a vintage racing kart. Yours is probably one of the originals. I also see a disc brake calip...

I could be wrong, but I'm thinking you need GoPower pyramid type (6-petal) reed cages for each carb.