Recent content by Paddy

I've always wanted a proper set of JIS tools. Then I can stop using inappropriate equipment on my Japanese bikes!

You're entirely correct Rustie. I remember it now. Let me know if you have any luck finding a clip or two. Thanks again.

That's fantastic man. Really appreciated. If you don't mind me asking another question, I've seen references to Metric while I've been hunting. I thought these bikes were cooked up in Japan and I know they used a peculiar sort of metric for fasteners/drivers etc. can you enlighten me on this...

Thanks Rusty! Is there a part # I can reference? Or better still, can you mail a couple to me? I'll send cash back!

Hi Mikey. I have the same problem and I've thrown hundred$ at the problem to no avail. I ordered that infamous circlip from my local dealer but it's not available until mid November. Does your dealer have them in stock? Best, Patrick

Pete! God bless your Dad. 3-Way switches suck. Ha! I can build a house from the dirt hole up but I can't figure out three way switches.

Hey Mailman. I figure we have all put that ubiquitous POS on our bikes at one time or another. Too funny. Lets make sure Pete doesn't put it on his!

Nope. Not that thing. Were you joking?

Thanks to Pete for re-activating me on this forum. I look forward to watching you cross the finish line on this build. Can I ask the indulgence of the folks here in helping me identify the origin of this little fairing? I trimmed the upper and lower wings a few inches and cut the windshield into...

I'll take one too. But I'm really looking forward to being awarded the PMA kit from MikesXS. If I get that I'll order plenty more! Calendars that is.

Thanks gmiller for such a quick reply. As it turns out, the spring is fine but the kick-start lever was fouling on the foot-peg arm, preventing its return. I put on Omars "ugly plates" and there was too thick of a washer installed behind it, pushing out the foot-peg arm too far. Problem...

Funny thing happened on the way to work today. My battery was a bit run down so I gave it a bit of help kicking with my foot and the engine started right up. No problem. Except that on the first decent right turn I was startled by a scraping sound and stopped the bike. Fearing the exhaust has...

Bit late for that. My next challenge is a weak clutch. Revving it hard results in slippage and also I experience what feels like fuel starvation. Is there no end to the xs650 learning curve?:wtf:

Well I finally got my new rotor from Electrosport and took it to my local shop. These are the guys who told me my old rotor was fried. Turns out the old rotor was in rough shape but serviceable. It was the stator that was pooched. Thanks guys! Great friggin advice. Ten days later and with a...