Recent content by Crackers61

Hi All, Happy new to all XSers. Lets hope 2023 will be better than 2022, and we finally get rid of the bloody COVID virus. Crackers.

Hi Guys, My other bikes besides my XS650 are Yamaha YZF 600 R and latest bike is a BMW F700 GS. Was tossing up with the Yamaha MT09. Craig B.

Hi Guys, Here in Melbourne Australia we hit $1.99 per litre, has gone down just a little now $1.94 per litre, I was in Sydney last week and petrol was $2.13 per litre. Crackers.

Hey Guys, Anyone ridden the yamaha XSR 700 or 900? They also have the same engines as the MT7 and MT9. Regards Crackers.

Hi Guys, Hope everyone is keeping well and avoiding this virus. Just looking at the new posts and seen my original post calling all aussie XS owners. Anyhow I said in one of my posts I'd load a photo of the bike i've been building over the years. Its now finished and runs quite well. Going to...

Sorry for the very late reply, Thanks so much for the info. Crackers.

Hi Guys, I'm chasing a seat/helmut for a 78 79 special. Has anyone got a spare one with a key? Thanks Crackers

Happy New Year to all XSers, Hope the new year brings happiness and joy to all! Regards Crackers from Aussie.

Thanks, i'll check it out. Crackers.

Hi Guys, Thanks for the advice. I'm pretty sure its leaking from the cover plate, had the bike running and placed a camera underneath the engine and filmed it. Only leaks when the engine is running. Would you believe its the only plate i didn't touch when rebuilding the engine!!! Crackers.

Hi Guys, Could someone please advise in regards to removing the gear cover plate, by removing the cover plate is any starter gears going to be impacted by removing the cover? I presently have an oil leak dripping from the under side of the cover plate. I note that there is a shaft on inside of...

Hi Guys, Good to see so many posts from us aussie's. Keep the pictures coming in it's good to see everyone projects. I'll post my own when fully assemled. Also for all to consider is the XS 650 club of Australia. We have annual meeting once a year, also club rides too in all states. I've been a...

Hi Aussie XSer's Check out facebook there's a bit of an XS community happening there for spare parts. As for the ignition points much better of getting new points check out XS spares in NSW. Geoff B, runs the site and is a member of the XS club of Australia. Should be able to help out. Regards...

Hi Mate, I'm in Melbourne, on the south west side. Good to know there are fellow XS guys about. What models do you have? I have a 78 special, stock engine, and i'm trying to finish off a bits'a build, 2nd re-bore 447 fresh engine in a 79 frame now have early model forks and fitting aluminium...

Hi Mate, I'm after a caliper that suits the 34mm forks. From guys posting on this site, suggested 73 to 76 vintage will fit. So i known that the later model 78 onwards don't fit my forks. The caliper should bolt on directly to the fork, and dosen't use a separate braket like the later models...