Recent content by izatso

I may not be deserving, but I sure want one of these.... Please count me in!

You DO NOT KNOW how much I need this.....PLEASE SIGN ME IN!!!

gggGary, Thanks, but the tank I am after is the more square one I have that tank in my shed on a project bike....I do appreciate the reply! https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1221/1481477952_eb4b6c653e_z.jpg This is the shape of the one I seek!!!

Nice.....VERY NCE!

Got a 1977-78 XS500 Square tank?????

looking for a 1977-78 XS500 café tank (AFFORDABLE)

I think he is saying that the source of your ignition problem will be a VERY simple item, but you wont find it until after you have purchased and are about to install the new Pamco unit....at least that's the way it works for me.....

It's a valving plunger, the ones in the aluminum ones I have, these are white, but it normally has either 2 or 4 angled fluid holes to determine the amount of fluid pressure to the brakes.....some Harley Davidsons used master cylinders similar to this and you might be able to find your rebuild...

I believe it to be an early Hurst....

57 and counting....

Alloy wheels, I have already made rotors to fit the 320mm standard 62mm calipers....wheels are from a Yamaha V-Max on front and an Aprilia rear.... Or...I also happen to also have the rear wheel from a 2012 R6....Haven't decided yet.... I didn't like the Ducati trees, so I am machining out...

Hello, Izatso here.... First of all, I am a new member, and this will be my first post of a build here, and my first XS650 build. Secondly, I would like to thank fellow member Catskillmtncustoms for the inspiration and helpful answers to some very dumb (I'm sure) questions. I was also...

Nice welds... Sweet bike... and... thanks for the updates! The book isn't here yet, but I am hopeful...very hopeful that it wont be long... I have LOTS of metal to weld and sure don't want to screw it all up. Thanks for the tips.:thumbsup: Now hurry so you can ride it!

Well...... After countless hours searching e-blah and other places, turns out that this is from a Buell X-9 or x-12 lightning..... At least now I have a starting place...

Just a question: How are you figuring your un-sprung weight for the shock mount? Wonderful build....going to use a lot of what you have done with an R-6 swing arm....thanks for the inspiration Iz