Recent content by billkara

Thanks guys! Will get some build photos up soon. Love the sound of the Pandemonium pipes... What you guys think of Penetrol for keeping the rusty patina on the tank?

Hi all, Here is my XS650 build. Being a mechanical engineer and having a background of modifying muscle cars, I needed something else to keep my mind ticking that wasnt so expensive. Hence, below; Before After Still a few things left to do, such as a rear guard and tailight...

Thanks, yeah I am looking at a Pamco system. What are the benefits of the E-Advancer compared to the normal Pamco?

Thanks for the info guys! Interesting that the aussie 81 bikes got points but starting to make sense. Ill check the engine number also. Merry christmas!

Hey guys, first time bike builder here. I'm from Sydney Australia. Bought an 1981 xs650 and building a hardtail. I got the engine on a stand atm and found that there is no trigger on alternator and there is mechanical advance system on the engine. See attachments. - i thought being an 81...

Pm sent for the forks.