Recent content by eagletoot

I'm looking to buy brake lines for my front brembo 4 cylinder caliper. I've gone to spiegler brake lines and some other places. I haven't been able to find a site where I can order a certain length of brake line. I'm running 12' ape bars and stock fork length on my 82 xs650. Any suggestions?

What are some good mufflers out there that will give me a nice loud sound but nothing that will set off car alarms? I like the sound of the triumphs so thats what im trying to achieve.

any suggestions on the brake cable for my brembo caliper

i already have the pods from mikesxs. whats wrong with them? yeah im running the stock tank and stock carbs, i dont have money to take my bike to a shop. i have brembo monster caliper for the front with a 16mm bore m/c, which ive read is too big, so i will looking to convert to a smaller size...

Im putting the xs cone filters on my 82 heritage special 2 stock mikuni bs34 carbs, im running the stock headers and will be installing Megaphone Bell End upswept style motorcycle muffler. Im needing to buy new fuel lines and fuel filter , what should i be considering when pirchasing the fuel...

I live in Brooklyn,NY this is my first bike and first build, its 1982 xs650 heritage special 2. I've been getting a lot of inspiration from custom triumph builds out of japan and im building my personal version from those bikes, but with a xs650. I do metal fabrication and welding for a living...

I live in brooklyn, Ny and this is my first bike and first build, its 1982 xs650 heritage special 2. ive been getting a lot of inspiration from custom triumph builds out of japan and im building my personal version from those bikes, but with a xs650. I do metal fabrication and welding for a...

thanks for the suggestion angus67. ive looked into starting a thread for that but i cant seem to figure out how to start a thread. haha.

im building a custom 82 xs650 heritage special 2 (usa). im throwing out the stock wiring harness and purchasing a new one. since this is my first bike i feel that it is important for me to have a eletric start, so that i dont have to kickstart the bike everytime i want to ride. i just want to...

im also wanting to run a on/off switch and starter on my bike. this is my first bike ever that i am also building so i need direction on what to look for and get a better idea of what questions that i need to ask so that i can build this bike correctly.

need some suggestions for throttle and throttle cables for my 82 xs650 with stock carbs on them. 12'' ape hangers.

any suggestions for good front tires for a 19'' spoke wheel with high walls? i live in nyc and im building a 82 yamaha xs650. i need something with good grip and that is great for sharp turns as well as long rides out of the city.

the m/c size i have for my brembo calipers is 16mm. what are the advantages/disadvantages of running a m/c this size?

im building a 82 xs650, generally custom. i bought the bike from a friend which included Brembo calipers for the front(brakes came off a ducati monster), master cylinder,brake lever, and rotor to go with the brakes. im in a bit of a time crunch to get this bike built and on the road and out of...

thanks to everyones responses, they are much appreciated. definitely a lesson in taking my time and learn to understand the principles of it all. after further research i did find out that it was my camshaft and i will now have to replace it because of a stupid mistake that i made, which caused...