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I think Magura makes a better but more expensive one.

Anyone try one of these for hydraulic clutch? TC-Motor Red 1200mm Line Hydraulic Clutch Handle Lever Master Cylinder For Pit Dirt Bike Motocross Motorcycle

Something like this for a front brake.

I have a good stick welder I haven’t used in a few years, I should use it again. I mostly use my Mig. I have a torch set just need tanks. Thought about getting a tig but too expensive.

Looks great! Are you guys using a Tig welder? I only have a Mig welder and was told the chrome moly frames needed to be tig or bronze welded. Mig welding transfers too much heat.

I’m planning on going through my 1982 TL320 this winter. I’m thinking of making it my semi modern bike. I seen someplace where someone installed a front disk brake. I’ve also seen some hydraulic clutch mods on the SWMs. Electronic ignition and new carburetor. Any other ideas? I have a 1980 TL320 that’s mostly stock (except electronic ignition) that I can use for vintage legal events. The 1982 I would use in modern events.

I had a great Trials last Sunday! It was the last NYACT event of the season. My 1980 SWM worked great! I might also try higher bars or bar risers.

Did SWM have there own shop manual?

I also have the electronic ignition from Martin a few weeks ago. I bought the Clubman model, I’m a lower lever rider so I didn’t think I would benefit from the pro model. It works great! Still starts first or second kick, the power woke right up, my timing was off. I’m impressed and happy I bought it! Bike runs consistent now! Easy to install! I am waiting to hear about the lighting coil, but I’m not too worried about it. I’m sure they will come up with something.

My 1982 bike.

My 1980 bike.

My modified 80/81 foot pegs.

On my 1980/81 that I'm rebuilding. I moved the new foot pegs as low and far back as I could, I used my MIG welder. I didn't add any extra metal. I bought these pegs from Martin at MotoSWM. For some reason I'm not allowed to download anymore pictures.

This is a great idea too! Do you notice much of a difference in width?

Thanks for the welding tips! I’m just a self taught welder so any advice is great. This does make my decision when I upgrade my welder on what I should get. I’m also going to look into continuing education welding classes.

I looked on the ATK USA site parts diagrams and those parts are on there except the round part that fits inside the cover.

Any of the Can Am Rotax should be the same lever. I’m not sure if they had alloy?

I didn’t realize the frame was chrome moly, I don’t have a tig welder. I guess I better have the shop weld it.

Thanks for the info and pictures! This is awesome information! I’ll have a few projects this winter! How does the bike sound compared to stock?

I have been looking for those Aprillia parts with no luck!

I’m interested too! Can the parts be bought as a kit or ordered piece by piece? How much involved is it to have the old cover milled? I don’t think I would attempt it on my own with my mill.

I’ll probably won’t do a lot to the 1980 TL320, it’s working pretty good as it is. The 1982 TL320, needs fork work, engine needs to be looked over, it needs some odds and ends. I would like to find the 82 style headlight for it, Martin is out of stock. When you guys lower the foot pegs do you use after market ones? whats the procedure to repack the mid and end muffler? I have use of a plasma cutter and I own a mig welder.

I bought Chris’s SWM last fall! He is riding a Yamaha now. Like I said the bike is in great shape and works awesome just as it is! He has it set up well. The clutch is a little stiff but not bad and I might need higher bars or bar risers, I’m 5’11”.

I got into vintage trials a few years ago, I always wanted a SWM! When I was a kid SWM trials where the bike to have! I didn't have one then but almost 40 years later I finally bought one! I really like them! They handle great and the brakes even work! I enjoy them as much as the modern trials bikes I had! I actually ended up with four over the summer, (sold the 240 to a friend of mine). I have a 1980 TL320 that's my main bike, I bought from the top rider from our club, he also won the AMA National twin shock series in 2013 on the same bike! I also have a 1982 TL 320 practice bike that runs good but needs work and a 1980/81 TL 320 that needs rebuilding. I'm wondering what everyone is doing for modifications? I really like my bike and just curious of improvements. I already used a different clutch lever with different leverage, new clutch cable, installed electronic ignition (works awesome! See Martin at MotoSWM)! Betor gas shocks. I have a newer Can Am clutch cover with the 12mm balls for the clutch actuator that I might install this winter. Thanks, Ash