Recent content by dts66

managed to get a nos side stand for my ride. Also got the proper bolt and spring. The only thing I can’t find is a picture of where the spring attaches to the frame. There is a larger bump on the back side and I’m wondering if a screw should go in there and have the spring sit on it? If anyone...

So I’ve got the bike up and running and aside from a monumental vibration my trips around the block have come up with a strange occurrence. The engine will surge like it’s geting a boost of throttle a few times and then dies. Investigation shows its blown the main fuse. I’m stuck for ideas as to...

Thanks peterg, I think I can work with that one

Thanks Leo

I'll take pics once i get the clamps and install them

petreg, They are Progressive Suspension 14 Series shocks. and chrome springs

I've still got the stock length exhaust. I found some nice clamps to secure it to the frame just above the rear sets. Thanks,

The bike was a real mismatch, with a box of extra parts. As it stands now is my work. I tore it down to the frame and had it powder coated, fitted new gauges, rear sets, handlebar switches, shocks, bearings etc. The harness I have is the right one for the bike it's just made for all the...

Work in progress

Every day I come up with new questions on my purchased cafe racer project, and while I'm still struggling with the wiring today's dilemma is exhaust. The frame structure that the rear exhaust hangars mount to has been removed. Anyone have any ideas on where I can attach the rear exhaust hangars?

Perfect, That's what I've been looking for. Thanks XSLeo! Now I guess I have to tear my new harness apart, because I've got a lot of extra wires.

wiring is not my strength. I've got a 76 XS650 Cafe Racer project and I've ordered a new wiring harness from XS650 Direct. That is where my problems start. The new harness has a connector for every component but none of the components have connectors so nothing matches up. The bike is kick...

The tach and speedo are the mini's from XS650direct.com. They come with a tab that I mounted in the original hole for the attachment of the instrument cluster to the triple tree. I had to space them out for clearance with some old aircraft life vest container spacers.

Thanks 5twins for the pics. I'm thinking my dust cover might be worn as it just slides on and off of the spacer on that side. Yeah my dust cover doesn't have that lip, it's definitely worn out. Thanks again. Bike is not close by so I can't run out and take pictures. I'll have to remember to...

I don't have much info. I bought the bike from someone who got bored. It's a 76 XS650, I'm told the tank is from an 850, no Idea on the gators. I've got some shocks coming that aren't 4 different colors. I stripped it completely and had the frame painted. I've installed the gages and lights...