Recent content by mikeoxlodge

I have been looking at this chopper in my garage for a few years and always seemed too busy to get to work on it. I have been chipping away at it the past few months and I finally got to take it for the first real ride today, about 25 miles total to the DMV for my title inspection.:thumbsup...

This bike is a chopper with parts from multiple different bikes. I was concerned that the clutch lever was not pulling the cable far enough to disengage the clutch completely so I went to a junkyard and bought one off of a sportbike that had a better throw. First test seemed to go well, as I can...

Thank you both for your input! Yes, the problem with neutral is when running. when off I can find it easily. I feel that I have adjusted the clutch properly. it does not try to creep when in gear with the clutch pulled in and my freeplay is correct. I do have forward controls that may...

Hello, I am working on a chopper that has been sitting for a few years. I am having trouble finding neutral and have been going through all of the usual suspects. I freed up and set the adjuster properly but the problem still persists. I opened up the clutch cover. there are six...

I did, I only found one set that may still be available. I am waiting to hear. I figured there may be someone with a few sets that didn't consider selling one. Maybe I'll get lucky. Thank you. Mike

Hello, I just got back into my XS650 Chopper after a few years of sitting. I couldn't get one carb to stop overflowing. After taking everything apart for the third time I got a little aggressive and broke one of the tangs that the float pivots on inside the float bowl.:banghead: I am...

I will take these if they are still available.

Hello, I am trying to rewire my chopper. The previous owner did a quickie job and ran most of the wires from the ignition post on the keyswitch with no fuses: I am putting in a small fusebox and installing new wires. I think I have everything figured out except the blue wire coming...

I just moved from New York to Phoenix this winter as well! I just bought an XS650 chopper that was about 90% done and am trying to finish it now. We should get together and have a drink or three. :thumbsup:

I'm interested in hearing how this worked out. I will be running a front drum from an xs650 and I can use all of the information I can get. Thank You, Mike