Recent content by MartinNC

I am using a Kawasaki clutch lever which is more substantial and has provision for a switch which I've wired in series with the start button, so starter motor will only work when clutch lever pulled in, happy with that arrangement

Yes I have been running this with the side paper filter conversion for about 3 years now, all good, just clean at oil change time and replace paper element. However, mine was one of his first ones and supplied a post mount which was intended to provide support, it obviously didn't!. I...

There is a guy in UK called Ants, link attached. He is on xs650 UK Forum and makes pipes http://xs650.freeforums.net/thread/509/stainless-steel-pipes-cans

Can be done using quickly detachable later seat but it's a load of work. Basically you modify the pan to fit a standard foam and use a standard cover, seat is still QD. To finish off use standard side panels

Can be done using quickly detachable later seat but it's a load of work. Basically you modify the pan to fit a standard foam and use a standard cover, seat is still QD. To finish off use standard side panels

Hi, I shaped the foam on my seat using a flap disk on an angle grinder. Take your time the foam disappears quick and makes a mess but you can make nice smooth curves

Make sure your earth connections are good, has your bike been running and just started playing up or are you just trying to get the thing started?

Hi, I used LC350 YPVS rotor, read the post in the link about keys and keyways http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44212

Hi, I modded the seat on my SG to Roadster style: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?p=417059#post417059 Hope this helps MartinNC

Hi You need to make a stepped key. The slot in the crank is narrower than the slot in the flywheel. Measure the two slots and choose the largest and then file to suit. Alot of people don't bother with the key. The key provides location only, the drive is through the taper. On my set up...

Evening, I'm after a bit expertise please. I've done about 350m on a rebuilt motor (1980) and now have a slight weep of the head gasket on both sides just below the plugs. I did a re-torque, remove and anti-seize and the acorns are now at 32 lbs ft and the 8mm bolts 17 lbs ft. No real...

I agree, but this part of the test only came in October 2014 and you have to ask yourself why? If your frame has a touch of the bananas, then get get it fixed, but just move your rear wheel slightly off centre and run a straight edge to your front wheel, allowing for tyre width you will see a it...

Wheel alignment is now part of UK MOT test (anything to get bikes off the road) and when my xs was tested they were out of alignment even though the adjusters were on the same mark on the swinging arm. Now the marks don't line up but the wheels are aligned, about 1/4" is about what mine is out...

There you go http://www.motocarb.com/ UK supplier - very good and quick