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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    I’m thinking about doing that,, just not sure of color yet we will see
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    Got some more powder coating done this weekend, gloss black is lookin sweet. Filled in some gouges with quiksteel and sanded them down we will see how the powder likes it when I get to it. Also sanded out some very deep scratches on some covers that turned out decent .
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    Powder coated my first engine part last night. Used a gloss black from Eastwood turned out pretty nice. Going to continue to clean up parts and coat them so I can start the rebuild.
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    Yeah mine definitely left some residue so I probably won’t be washing it in there again but nothing a light cleaning won’t take care of I hope.
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    No took me 9 years but I finally did it.
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    We will see if I can get it done this time, got more clean up done this weekend and parts delivered from mikesXS. Ordered up my stuff I need to powder coat the motor, should be picking up a free oven this week. Just a few shots of cleaning up the cases and gasket surfaces with a dish wash at...
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    So believe it or not after over five years of sitting in boxes I’m actually working on this project again. After a new house, career change and getting married hopefully I can actually get this done. Hitting it pretty hard lately and feeling optimistic.
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    For Sale - Xs650 / chopper parts for sale!

    Just got my rims today and they look good, and shipped fast, thanks.
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    For Sale - Complete Parts bike

    Please pm me the size and condition of the spoke rims, looking for some for my 81
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    Wanted - Looking for set of spoke wheels for my 81 XS 650...

    I would be just fine with running the rear drum like it was stock, just trying to keep things simple for now.
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    Wanted - Looking for set of spoke wheels for my 81 XS 650...

    Let me know if you have nice pair, looking for dual 18's if possible, running stock forks and tc bros hardtail. Need them shipped to 81504 here in Colorado, please let me know price and shipping costs and we may be able to work something out. This is my first build so any info on what the...
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    About To Buy My First Welder...need help

    Appreciate it, practiced a little more tonight, just trying to get comfortable with it
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    Its super freaking freezing over there too, it hasnt got below 40 barely over here, it was cold and depressing on 16th st mall, I hate cold
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    I was actually in Denver two weekends ago and was looking for xs parts and welders and didn't find much of anything, nice to see other CO people here...
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    My First Build Ever, 81 XS650, Lets see how this goes...

    I hit up the pistons with a cleaner and brass brush...and all the tools I am getting are just the result of an unmarried, kid-less 24 yr old working on a drilling rig buddy :) P.s. Border Collies are the best breed in the world.
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