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I have been told MIG is fine but everyone seems to keep talking about TIG.

Hey all, Can someone clear up for me why TIG welding is suppose to be better than MIG welding? Would you still buy a hardtail if it was MIG welded together?

I might go with 4.5" as well then. I'd be curious to see some pics of your bike if you have any Benjamoid. I got an email back from Rob at Elswick this morning, he says 6 week lead tine Plus 2 weeks for shopping. I'd be happy with that if he can pull it off. I defiantly think his tails are the...

I think youre right shaunster, a GC meet up is a great idea. We should try to organise something??? Aussie, I just added myself to your thread. Great idea! You read my mind regarding an XS store in Aus. AUSXS! We could probably get everything from the US on consignment and sell it on an...

Gold Coast, QLD. Don't have a bike yet. I'm looking everyday trying to find one for the right price. Fortunately (because i have not found a bike yet) I have been forced to do my research before implosive buying everything haha. I can't wait to get stuck into my own bike like all you guys...

Thanks Robbo, I'll keep my eyes peeled. it would be great if there was a Mikesxs style distributer in Australia. Freight must make all Australian builds so much more expensive.

I was hoping for a Elswick tail as I think his look the best. I'm thinking about a 4" stretch and 4" ride height. If you guys know of someone in Aust keen to sell one with similar dimentions please let me know. I wouldn't have any problems waiting two months for a tail from Elswick but Id need...

I was about to order a hardtail from Elswick some time in the next few weeks. I don't know if I should now......... I sent an email regarding what I want about a week ago and have not heard back. Does he answer phone calls?

Thanks irristeve, I would actually be curious to call you. What you've done to your engine sounds exactly like what I have been thinking about doing. I'd love to know where to start and where you found all your spares in Australia. I'm already a member of the 650 club.

Regarding electrics, is it just the ignition kit you need to worry about? Is there anything else electrical that needs attention? You'd think Mikesxs would be able to tell you what carb best suits their 750cc kit right? I don't know enough to figure it out for myself (though I'm trying to learn...

Hi all, I'm about to start my first XS650 build. I know exactly what I want to do to the bike cosmetically though I don't have much experience with engines and engine modifications. I was hoping to get some advice on what are the better engine mods I could do. I really want the bike I'm...

Here's a link for some in Japan. Not cheap though. I'm thinking about doing it anyway just to avoid the headache of looking. http://www.posh-factory.com/product.htm