This is how the thing looked part way along with cosmetic stuff being worked on, fit and installation of carbs, exhausts and etc being checked, but be

This is how the thing looked part way along with cosmetic stuff being worked on, fit and installation of carbs, exhausts and etc being checked, but be

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Valve cover, head and cylinder all cleaned, checked over, painted and ready for new O rings, etc and to be installed!

Valve cover, head and cylinder all cleaned, checked over, painted and ready for new O rings, etc and to be installed!

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That there is pretty much the entire engine!

That there is pretty much the entire engine!

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More torn down engine.

More torn down engine.

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Engine torn down and sitting on the "operating table".

Engine torn down and sitting on the "operating table".

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Yep...looks like glitter, but is actually small chips chewed off of the cam chain guide......NOT what you like to see in an engine! Also on the filter

Yep...looks like glitter, but is actually small chips chewed off of the cam chain guide......NOT what you like to see in an engine! Also on the filter

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When I tore into the engine, I found that the front guide for the cam chain had lost the plastic shoe and it had fallen down into the crank case, allo

When I tore into the engine, I found that the front guide for the cam chain had lost the plastic shoe and it had fallen down into the crank case, allo

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When I replaced the little cover that goes over the part of the tranny where the electric starter gears are (were), I used a couple of wire guide/clam

When I replaced the little cover that goes over the part of the tranny where the electric starter gears are (were), I used a couple of wire guide/clam

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When I removed the starter, I installed this freeze plug (obtained from a local auto parts store) to block the hole. I tapped it in from the inside of

When I removed the starter, I installed this freeze plug (obtained from a local auto parts store) to block the hole. I tapped it in from the inside of

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As part of the weight loss program, I removed all of this stuff. I figure that the kick start will do it and if it won't, I probably shouldn't be tryi

As part of the weight loss program, I removed all of this stuff. I figure that the kick start will do it and if it won't, I probably shouldn't be tryi

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Top triple clamp was originally a sort of ugly flat black, so I blasted all that off, did a little sanding and then coated it with clear. Personally,

Top triple clamp was originally a sort of ugly flat black, so I blasted all that off, did a little sanding and then coated it with clear. Personally,

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The frame and misc parts all done....you can see the rattle cans we used to do the paint. I had a local automotive paint shop (Barrett's) here in Reno

The frame and misc parts all done....you can see the rattle cans we used to do the paint. I had a local automotive paint shop (Barrett's) here in Reno

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The Austin Tan applied to the frame, but before the clear coat was applied.

The Austin Tan applied to the frame, but before the clear coat was applied.

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Applying the self etching primer to the frame and misc. parts.

Applying the self etching primer to the frame and misc. parts.

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The yellow stuff all painted. The wife really didn't like having this stuff in the living room for some reason!!

The yellow stuff all painted. The wife really didn't like having this stuff in the living room for some reason!!

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The Trail Tech VAPOR shown from the top.

The Trail Tech VAPOR shown from the top.

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A shot of the Vapor and the modified stock Yammie instrument mount I used which I installed on the stock rubber isolation grommets. I just used the TI

A shot of the Vapor and the modified stock Yammie instrument mount I used which I installed on the stock rubber isolation grommets. I just used the TI

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I installed a PMA alternator that I got from Mike's XS. Since I don't like (and don't much trust) markings that aren't NUMBERS and marks I didn't meas

I installed a PMA alternator that I got from Mike's XS. Since I don't like (and don't much trust) markings that aren't NUMBERS and marks I didn't meas

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I wasn't sure what horn I was going to wind up using and, therefore, how much current it would draw, so I installed a horn relay, which is always good

I wasn't sure what horn I was going to wind up using and, therefore, how much current it would draw, so I installed a horn relay, which is always good

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Wring the area behind the little headlight. A lot of stuff goes through here, especially if you have to have turn signals on the bike (and in NV, we d

Wring the area behind the little headlight. A lot of stuff goes through here, especially if you have to have turn signals on the bike (and in NV, we d

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This is what the exhaust headers started out as before being cut and welded into the final product. Mandrel bent tubing is available from various plac

This is what the exhaust headers started out as before being cut and welded into the final product. Mandrel bent tubing is available from various plac

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Fork lower in the lathe getting the fender mounts turned off and the tube made nice and round before polishing it. The top end of the part is VERY CAR

Fork lower in the lathe getting the fender mounts turned off and the tube made nice and round before polishing it. The top end of the part is VERY CAR

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Yeah, fork parts! Forks have to be taken apart, cleaned, inspected and new seals and bushings installed as required. I also did some mods to improve t

Yeah, fork parts! Forks have to be taken apart, cleaned, inspected and new seals and bushings installed as required. I also did some mods to improve t

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Redwing Hammerhead shock rebuild kits getting installed in the shocks.

Redwing Hammerhead shock rebuild kits getting installed in the shocks.

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Winter XS650 Street Tracker Project process

I had to have something to keep me busy and off of the streets this winter, so I built a street tracker. I have always wanted a tracker made out of an XS650, even though a lot of people say that the performance is not up to the looks of the bike! I like it, though!
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