Recent content by jpanichella

So that ends up being about 2" (2X6 is 1 1/2" nominal thickness). I'd go ahead and weld in an extension or get one welded in.

Thanks for all the great information guys. I'm going to give this a shot later today and will post back with the results.

Yeah, I went for another 20 mile jaunt to get more of a feel for what needs adjusted on the clutch. It seems like the clutch doesn't completely engage until the handle is entirely out. It seems to finally "grab" at this point. Is this something that can be fixed with an adjustment/oiling of the...

Personally, I would use the stock seat pan and get something made on top of it. If you wanted something that looks like mine, I can give you plenty of reference images.

I did about 20 miles on it today, just zooming around the neighborhood. What a blast. The front brake feels good and very responsive. After getting used to the clutch I found myself getting more and more comfortable with it. It still needs adjusted and oiled, but it's usable. It really smoothed...

Is 17/34 stock gearing? I've searched but can't seem to find it for certain.

I think I'm going to try to adjust and re-lubricate the cable. If that doesn't help I'll look into a later model's basket and plates. I am also going to go out and check how the bike is currently geared. Based upon my research, a 17-32 combination works well for xs650s with a 16" rear wheel. It...

I took it for a little spin around the neighborhood and there are definitely some oddities that both me and my roommate noticed. - The clutch feels weird, like their is hardly much of a friction zone. You have to ride the clutch and it then engages really fast. My roommate feels like it's an...

As of now the brake isn't leaking, so I'll consider the front brake a victory. Also buttoned up the back turn signal and popped on my new side cover. The old one looked like a homemade fiberglass project gone horribly awry. I realize it's red, but it's in good shape and will be an easy...

Those don't come with springs, even though they are pictured.

Reinstalled the front brake caliper and master cylinder last night. As of this morning no leaks. No more rubbing the front rotor! Haven't noticed any leaking from the old caliper seals, but I'm going to keep a close eye on them. I only ended up using the larger aflas o-ring. The smaller one was...

Here's a link to a master cylinder that comes powder coated. Might be worth the little extra. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINGLE-DISC-DISK-FRONT-BRAKE-MASTER-CYLINDER-LEVER-BLACK-VERSION-POWDER-COATED-/310658128053?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4854aad8b5&vxp=mtr

You're master might be worth rebuilding. I rebuilt mine on my '79 special, and it was really easy and a great learning experience.

Got some new parts in. Got my stainless steel piston in, a really nice piece and seems like it will last longer than me. I got 2 size aflas (brake fluid resistant) o-rings for the master cylinder resevoir, I'm going to try each and see if I get any more leaks. I was thinking of making a little...

Nevermind, the PO put in a 1157 bulb with 2 filaments, hence 2 contacts and 2 wires.