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Great, thanks for yalls help. Ill try and add the original fender back on (i might chop it so it isnt so long) but that way there is some sort of structural support.

I have a 16" rear wheel with drum brakes on my 83 special. Its my understanding I can swap this out with an 18" with drum brakes as well, direct swap. Is there any adverse effects to handling if i do this? I dont care so much about straight line stability (which I believe my 16" 130/90/16 tire...

ha thanks, ya itll be similar to the motolanna/hellboy seat.

Next up is to order a new cafe seat.

Im turning my 83 xs650 into a cafe, i was going to chop the frame hoop right after the rear shock mounts. My question is, is it safe to ride the bike without welding a rear hoop back on? I see lots of bikes with and without the hoop and always wondered about the repercussions from chopping the...

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Remeasured and adjusted the valves seems to have helped the situation, thanks guys.

rear tail light. mini amp hangers

Hey I have this ticking that came up just a few days ago on the left side of the engine. I already replaced the spark plug, anyone have some ideas? Thanks.

No i havent, im at work ATM but it dawned on me that might be a cause. How would I go about adjusting the clutch cable?

Hello, So I just purchased a xs650 about 2 weeks ago and when I purchased it everything seemed fine however I just installed new clubman bars and took the bike for a spin to see how they feel. Everything seemed alright however when I give the bike gas quickly, it just begins to rev but when I...

awesome! thanks for that