xs650-4-me
XS650 Enthusiast
Hello,
I'm here for confession...
I've neglected my (77 and 72) XS650(s) to the point where the F brake caliper is frozen, and, the brake lever/cylinder doesn't pump anything, AFAICT. I will get to fix it this coming Spring, after a long hiatus (divorce and...) away. Next year, 2023, is going to be my XS650 year again. So, I am starting the process now. I might re-coat a tank too, or I might just slight surface derust the other, not sure.
I'm not sure how much of the work I will do or farm out.
Suggestions ?
Should I buy a new caliper and F master cyl or try to rebuild ? Or maybe just ride slow
Is it possible (how much $) TO REPLACE A f DISC WITH A DRUM SYSTEM ? oops.
How can a previously coated tank be recoated ?
If I were to coat the non-coated tank, how do I do this or what do I use ?
FYI, if I work on it, I do not have compressed air, and I have 2 (at least) grease guns but neither work. IIRC they both need new orings or ? This is what happens when you get old This is why I prefer drum brake, on my cars too. I drive (usually) a 69 Chevy.
I'm here for confession...
I've neglected my (77 and 72) XS650(s) to the point where the F brake caliper is frozen, and, the brake lever/cylinder doesn't pump anything, AFAICT. I will get to fix it this coming Spring, after a long hiatus (divorce and...) away. Next year, 2023, is going to be my XS650 year again. So, I am starting the process now. I might re-coat a tank too, or I might just slight surface derust the other, not sure.
I'm not sure how much of the work I will do or farm out.
Suggestions ?
Should I buy a new caliper and F master cyl or try to rebuild ? Or maybe just ride slow
Is it possible (how much $) TO REPLACE A f DISC WITH A DRUM SYSTEM ? oops.
How can a previously coated tank be recoated ?
If I were to coat the non-coated tank, how do I do this or what do I use ?
FYI, if I work on it, I do not have compressed air, and I have 2 (at least) grease guns but neither work. IIRC they both need new orings or ? This is what happens when you get old This is why I prefer drum brake, on my cars too. I drive (usually) a 69 Chevy.
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