Recent content by Andy1

i cannot be the only one who has more than one bike and is sick of getting a battery for each.:banghead: I intend to buy a Motobatt 14a/h modern gel battery http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/592150/Spares/Batteries/Motobatt This will be a standard size for the XS650, i also want to...

Thanks 5twins, i thought i had an odd assortment of 3 side stands now it looks like they are all xs650 just different years.

Hi, can someone post a picture of a side stand for 1976 xs650c please, the frame has provision for a stand type with which the bolt goes through a hole in spigot on the frame.

Just thought i would chew the fat over the front brakes i got for my xs650c. It has twin disc set up OE so i looked into putting the stainless steel pistons in, but i am not sure about these ? St/st is softer than the steel originals and i reckon it is vital that the fluid is spotlessly clean as...

No problem, but don't hold your breathe, i am snails pace progress .lol

same length , emulsifier tubes fitted now thanks for tip.

I looked at the throttle shaft seals and change one, the old one was intact just age hardened a bit. the needles i will stay with the new ones and keep in mind if i have 3 quarter throttle issues. The emulsifier tubes, well i removed and greased with petroleum jelly and put the float bowl back...

Thanks for that, i am not sure what to do at the moment, i do not fancy stripping down the "throttle shafts, i always end up drilling the screws out and making a mess. As for using the old needle, well that answer is a surprise and there does seem to be wear visible, that is if the patination is...

Got job of building set of XS650C carbs. After receiving the bits i had a closer look at them and found a few things i did not like; first off these are parts from a keyster kit; needle came with Y5.5 on it , i queried this and was told that is the norm now? i was looking for a "4M"...

sorted, network box too close to other electronic gear causing interference

Thanks thats brilliant, exactly what i needed.

Thanks i reckon i can make near enough,

i am trying to put bike back to standard, i wanted the measurements that the handle comes out from the frame just below seat as i know it is not square so i expected one side to be, guess 70mm and other end to be 50mm something similar?

Just wondering if anyone can help with details of the handle on the rear lhs used to assist with putting bike on the centre stand. Mine has been ground off and i am sick of damaging the indicator putting the bike on the stand. Sketch photo with some dimensions would be big help

I thought about swapping carbs over but i would have to drill the butterfly screws out then mess about alot making rivets to put back, yes i think possible but not at moment. i am looking for a supplier for my carbs spares i need to complete the 1E1-00 carbs. ned all the jets, bowl gasket all o...