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i've been using a moly-based silicone grease to lube my starter clutch- just a very small amount seems to work just fine. (i put on the spring end caps along with any areas that slide or move.- bk

i had good luck with one i got a couple of years ago at sears. it was an adjustable locking ratchet model and with just a few minor modifications it has worked well for me many times. (at the time i believe it was only around $25.00 ?- bk

my 1963 cb77 had a spring steel reinforcing strap inserted into the hold down fabric for strength? and/or form. when i recovered my seat with the replacement cover and strap, i found using new banding strapping for the new insert to work perfect. i also used new ss bolts and nuts to finish the job. ...

THANKS GUYS- I'M STILL UNDECIDED WHICH WAY TO GO BUT MAYBE IT'S NOT WORTH THE RISK AFTER TEARING IT ALL APART, TO GO USED? AND HAVE TO GO BACK IN LATER!?!?!? BK

I KNOW THAT NEW GASKETS ARE BEST AND TOP END GASKETS CAN BE REUSED IF IN GOOD SHAPE BUT- WHAT ARE THE THOUGHTS ABOUT REUSING A VERY SLIGHTLY USED ( 1 HR RUN) CB 77 HEAD GASKET? I THOUGHT MAYBE IF I USED PERMATEX SPRAY COPPER GASKET SEALANT, THIS WOULD WORK? ANOTHER FACTOR I HEARD WAS, ONCE COMPRESSE...

FROM THE PICTURES YOU POSTED- I CAN SEE WHY ICEBURG PIX MIGHT TAKE A 2ND PLACE ! VERY NICE JOB!!

ohio cycle has them plus the outer sheath coverings