Hi guys,
Thanks for the catalog of info re: carb syncing on this site. Really helpful, wanted to say thank you. Running well!
The bike is a ‘79 XS650 Special that I purchased from a relative after it had been sitting for many years. The horrible clanking noise causing the out-of-service was an easy fix…timing chain adjustment. I rebuilt, synced the carbs + addressed general maintenance issues. Runs great! Lots of fun.
Over the course of this summer I changed the cosmetics more to preference — slightly lower handlebars, standard seat, respray, different rear lamp configuration, LED front and rear turn signals. Little changes but a fun project.
Been having fun with it. Ridden 500+ miles in a month.
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Thanks for the catalog of info re: carb syncing on this site. Really helpful, wanted to say thank you. Running well!
The bike is a ‘79 XS650 Special that I purchased from a relative after it had been sitting for many years. The horrible clanking noise causing the out-of-service was an easy fix…timing chain adjustment. I rebuilt, synced the carbs + addressed general maintenance issues. Runs great! Lots of fun.
Over the course of this summer I changed the cosmetics more to preference — slightly lower handlebars, standard seat, respray, different rear lamp configuration, LED front and rear turn signals. Little changes but a fun project.
Been having fun with it. Ridden 500+ miles in a month.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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