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My other favorite thing in life Greetings from Sweden

Greetings from Sweden

Thanks gggGary and deadchef, I've been working on it for quite a long time. But the seat is custom made of a piece of (3mm) sheet metal I had and a seat tailor had I stitched up for me. I attached the seat by using one of the old stock hinges. If you want I could send you some pics of the seat...

Hi Just finished up building my bike i bought last autom, i'm pretty satisfied with how it ended up. Btw this bike has been in a garage since 1975.. with olny 1000km(~600miles) on the speeder. /david

Hi folks Haven’t been happening much here, sorry for that. Just don’t find the time to write. But here we go, shot! My planes have been changing lately. It doesn’t seem like it’s going to be a pure scrambler any more. My toughs have been back and forth about riding real desert/Dakar tires...

thanks man, it help me alot! ordered my tires a couple of weeks ago so its almost on the rims by now

thanks man, it help me alot! ordered my tires a couple of weeks ago so its almost on the rims by now.

Hey buddy, what kind of tires size are you using?

No worries man. no idea actually, but i'll try to ask him. it is actually a shop that gave me this. they maybe dont wanne shear there product specificataion... google "xs650 shop germany."

Hi, A German guy send me this sheet. Could get helpful for others! Spokes for front wheel with drum. / dave

Thanks man, I really appreciate the quick respond. About 160mm you say, so it’s no difference between outer and inner spoke length?

Hi, Do anyone know the length of the spokes (standard spoke for a XS1B) that fits to an 19"original rim with drum brake? This is the last piece of the puzzle so please help me, if possible, please use millimeters. Thanks David from Sweden.

Hi, I’m restoring a XS 650 ’71 with some modifications. I've contacted a saddler who will dress the saddle in skin but I don’t know the height of the actual seat. It would be very helpful if you guys maybe knew the stock measure for the seat at both ends. (The measure from steel frame to top)...

stcin7 - Nice, I wish I could have my bike standing in the living room!

Hi guys, Today I'm updating the post with some pictures. Recently I just ordered new wires, spokes and clutch and brake handle covers (?) see picture from Germany. And I also found an old man that is willing to sell his entire front fork to me. Mine are a bit to rust and I can't find anyone...