Recent content by Dax 650

OK, so time for another update with a little bit of progress. First things first, after some more reading I have realised that the 'split' washer in the earlier photos is meant to be like that and is part of the kick assembly. As I wasn't intending to work on that part yet I hadn't read the...

Thanks for the input guys and a special mention for 650Skull, I'll definitely be following up those links you posted. So I finally had a day to myself to spend on the bike and made a bit more headway. Having said that, I had another crack at the swing arm bushes and made next to no headway so...

Two things to state first up before we go any further: 1. This site and the members here are awesome. Without the collated knowledge and the willingness of others to provide guidance, help and the odd sarcastic comment I wouldn't have the confidence to tackle such a comprehensive rebuild...

Hey all, next stage in my rebuild is cleaning up my carbs and I have most of what I need: Instruction manual - check, Forum login - check, Yamalube carb cleaner - check ... what I still need though is a receptacle to put everything into. Basically I'm looking for a small metal tank with a...

Thanks for the info tonyc, really appreciate the help!

Hey guys, I'm looking to have my Dad knock up a stand for me (top bloke, my Dad) and was considering a modified design that allows for easier postage by flat packing the frame and then assembling it upon arrival. In order to do this I'm considering adjusting the location of the uprights and was...

Unfortunately that's outside the scope of my workshop which has tools for loosening and tightening things, but not for manufacturing things. I don't really want to cut some angle iron with a hack saw and if I'm gonna buy a tool for a one off job I might as well pay the postage for the pre-made...

Looking for an Engine Stand to assist in my rebuild and while I can find one at a good price on ebay, the shipping from the US to Australia is a killer (about $70 International Priority). So if any Aussies have one available locally, or if a kind US seller has one and can get it to me here in...

Make it a working holiday Hugh, come for the great roads and stay to rephase engines for a few months! I'm still working my way through restoring my XS but back in '92 I rode my CBR 1000 from Melbourne to Perth and back again. Took me 4 days from East to West and 3 1/2 days coming back. 1600km...

Thanks for the welcome guys and once the bike arrives I'll be sure to post some pics along with a plan of what will be improved :) Looking forward to it!

Hi all, I've been reading the forums here and absorbing all the great knowledge for a while but seeing as I finally have an XS 650 on it's way to me I figured I had better register and start getting involved. I already know about the Aussie site and have been looking there for additional...