Recent content by Jtcrash

Just finished up torquing and dressing this gem up. Another step towards installing it

Alrighr guys Another tech question from the newbie to engine work. Everyone chime in. I’m getting ready to do rings and I’d love to hear any tips and tricks you guys have for doing a flawless ring install. Even a walrus loves a good seal. Help a brutha out

Ya. Sorry I did miss speak. I was referring to the stock points system.

Thank you very much for the heads up. I’m hoping someone will respond with the same setup as I have. I’m for sure going to go with Pamco Pete if I go that way. I really trust the guys on here for the high level info. Everyone’s so willing to help. Even owning this bike 4 years I’m still pretty...

that was yesterday and ordered a bunch of engine parts today

I'm doing a top end on my 79 and a bunch of other upgrades. Since I built it about 4 years ago its had its highs and lows. Time to show this old girl some love. Full top end including rings and timing chain and guide, bunch of dress up stuff, new tank and powdercoating My question is I have a...

You missed this little gem on the burnout pad at the pulls

Being in Ontario and having XS650 direct (mikes XS) in a neighbouring town i was going through their site looking to get the proper things for my top end rebuild. That being said it seems that they only offer the Athena brand of gasket set. After reading several threads on going through the top...

Does anyone have any recommendations on a good place to buy them?

Hey guys. I have a 79 hat needs new carb holders. I've been to a crapload of sites looking for them to no avail. It seems to go to 77 skip 78-79 and go straight to 80 forward. Is there something very different about these two years? Am I missing something. Any help would be appreciated gents...

Those covers are mint! Where do you get them and how much?

Installed a Hugh's handbuilt capacitor and tested a freshly installed corona bottle fuel sight. Went for a ride and found out the fuel filter had a leak in it. Replaced that and were good. Stay tuned for more fun and games. Lol

I swear by Hugh's. The upmost in customer service. Anything he sells he stands behind. The only thing I want for his site is more tutorials. He's got a great way about explaining things and a great sense of humour to boot. Cheers Hugh, you're a credit to this site and deep respect!

I had a drop frame made from a local guy. Zero issues so far