Recent content by dburnettwi

Hey, thanks for that info, Mr Bultaco! I have family in Berthoud. I'll give Custom Coatings a call and find out what their rates are like. I'm not wanting anything too crazy. As long as they have semi-gloss black, they'll work for me.

Oh, I am going to. I'm a parts hoarder. I never get rid of anything. Out of curiousity, why do you advice doing so? Because of the larger fuel capacity? My Standard tank is beat/scratched to hell (it was when I bought the bike).

Unfortunately, I do not. I kind of stole this one on eBay. I offered $260 and they accepted my offer :D

Received the best birthday gift ever- a NOS tank from a 1980 Special. Still had the factory seals over the holes. It's been like late Christmas for me here in Denver, with all of the packages that have been arriving at my house. I just received my stainless spokes from Mike's, a new cam chain...

I know it's been a few years, but are these still for sale?

I love the 79. I read that for stock carbs, the 78-79 had some of the best Mikunis. When I bought the bike, the PO had put on a pair of those crappy XSPerformance carbs. I found a pair of completely refurbed BS38s from a 79, and it runs so much smoother. I need to start a build thread when I get...

I replied to your message, Dan. The winters are pretty snowy, but I still ride year round. Just sucks trying to work on the bike with bare hands without a garage :thumbsdown:

Hey, I appreciate it Jim! It was in pretty poor condition when I received it, but it's finally near what I'll call the point of completion. For now, at least! Ha

Hello all, I just wanted to take a moment to formally introduce myself. I purchased a 1979 XS650F in September, and have spent the last few months riding it (and working on it), in between working and going to college. I want to thank you for all of your help in dealing with some of the issues...

My In-Progress XS650F