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figured id try surfing. now that i got a good photo i dont have to do it again haha
 
My first motorcycle project. Hasn't ran in 30yrs. Hope to start her up this next week.
 

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This one isn't mine, but a good friend has been working on it for the last couple of years. I helped him out with the finishing touches and looked after the last few things to get it on the road...The engine was done by Heiden Tuning almost 20 years ago and was never run. After getting the carbs set up properly, the damn thing goes like a scalded cat. Far more powerful than a std engine.
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Drum Brakes, Spoke Wheels and "RED" on top of that!!! I see It`s surrounded by a Norton and a Triumph too. This guy has his S--T together for sure.
 
Here is my start of my 1978. Trying for the British look. I have Brit style mufflers and had the seat re-sculptured. I am working on the wiring with a new fuse box.( will post pictures Friday) Still a long way to go. Thanks TC
I certainly hope you are not going for the British Wiring reliability! I have an MGB with the Morris blues!
 
Stockers allowed? My 75
That is simply BEAUTIFUL! I love the 75's XS650B's They finally had everything right in 75! I have one just like it (except 60% as clean) just waiting for a good home or me cleaning it up. Most other 650's threw oil in my back from the chains self oiler (er' seal) Mine has 11k and runs like new. I do have to re-torque the heads because of a tiny oil seep at the bottom of the L cyl by the case. I found a dealer take off OEM seat, shortees, new fork seals, swing bar bushings, levers and carb kits. It has been sitting inside a tight building (actually never set outside it's whole life) and was a one owner when I got her. Last time I started it she had a stuck float, It was a 55 mpg runner before I ballooned in weight lol... It is funny I think of the 1976 on up as a different series for some reason?? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
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You cut that rear fender a bit close didn't you? If you get caught riding in the rain, between the water and dirt you might pick up, you could pack that tight. Did you hit something with the bottom of that fender? I love the colors on it, nice job.
Larry
 
The extra small rod brace on the curved section of frame is both functional at the weakest part of the frame and it looks good, I am afraid at 250lbs
I would snap off the seat post, that could get pretty UUUGLY fast!
 
Here are some pics from a month ago of my '78, The Brass Bonsai. I'm in the process of trying a single carb set-up now. Finally got it jetted to the point where I could ride it again and she seems quicker to respond and snappier overall. Still need to do more tuning but it's getting there. Oh, then a couple days ago on little ride I snapped a clutch cable. Grrr...
 

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