Recent content by nevsie

Ok. Real noob, so go easy. 79 model, in UK. So broken it all down and have engine on a stand... Currently degreasing the mucky engine. Engine covers have been chromed, yet are scratched up. Main block was painted but is flaking pretty bad. Fins and up look raw ali, but pretty dark and...

Yeah the Air Pods are tapered and pleated K&N style... But just about every where i look thats what is supplied - http://www.mikesxs.net/products-112.html That is unless you have the original boxed versions... So would non tapered be better? Or is it the pleated type holds too much...

Cool. cheers, let me get some oil and start fiddling! In terms of the changes - it is more a case of if i change the frame, forks, wheels... lets be honest i am transplanting an engine so whats the point in taking apart some thing that people like... For me - this first step is leanring and...

Intend to look after it, and probably will end up keeping as is and cleaning up... The original owner last MOT'd this in the UK 2000, but was due to be back on the road shortly after. Then became ill and never did. Pretty much stood since then, and i believe died about 6-7 years ago. This was...

Yeah, once i get my confidence up and maybe hear it for the first time then i will start doing more... but i guess cam and valves should be before i test it??? Documentation has it as a 79, but from research with numbers etc it seems more like a 78. I imagine it was late registered, or in a...

In short... I am no mechanic or engineer, just want to learn. I have a 79 xs650 in UK. Modified frame, standard forks, and other odd changes. It has been standing for 10 plus years, after being "redone" by previous owner who then could not use due to Ill health. Apparently had a top end rebuild...