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https://xs650direct.com/

You can get many of the bits you need from XS650direct.com out of Ontario. I used them often.

The thumper appealed to me. Thought it may be easier to work on. Do some of their singles have dual exhaust?

I think many of us did. Just wonder who’ll admit it. lol. Mine were navy blue and tan😍 Bring on the 34” seat height!

Raise the bridge or lower the water. These may do the trick. lol.

Thanks for the input. I’ll keep my eyes open for one as the summer progresses. I’m a bit leary about the brand because of parts costs.

As I am selling the Shadow and looking for the “next” bike, my interest has been piqued by the BMW F650GS. I believe some in this group...

Made one today but I’m not happy about the way I cut the notch in the end. When I roll the XS out I’ll give it a try. In the process I...

I looked in the garage and found a 2x4 on the floor. Exactly 18” L. I’ll make the piece tomorrow. It’s a great rainy day project.

Great pictures and video. Thanks for sharing. Looks like you guys had a great time! Hoping I can make it one day.

Great! Thanks Jim, much appreciated.

I found with vinegar, the process is sped up by brush the rusted surface a couple of times a day. This knocks off the loose stuff and...

For a distance like that, with a bike like an XS, trailering would be the only way for me. Hoping there’s a fall event next year at...

We can actually get bi-2x4’s up here now 😀

Great thanks Jim. I trust the hole patterns will be the same for my ‘76?

Very nice!

I’ve used vinegar and it’s slow to remove heavier rust and the part must be treated immediately afterwards to prevent flash rusting...

Jim the bike looks great. 😍 Any chance you could add some dimensions to your 2x4? That’s a slick set up and I wouldnt mind making one...

That first picture looks like a different type of tool. lol.

Yikes! 9,000 miles. I know I couldn’t do that even in a year. Kudo’s to the rider and the old Eldorado.