Recent content by Papa49

HELP !!! I am in need of a working pickup coil for my bike. I got two test starts after a winter tear down and paint when the coil died and I lost spark. The season up here in AK. is flying by and funds are tight for complete IGN change. Any help will be most appreciated.

Down south so poor if it cost a nickel to shit I'd have to throw up or he is so cheap he tosses Nikels around like there manhole covers or I wouldn't give all the shit you could eat for that

Had to rebuild crank new rods coated 3" pistons 707cc 9 to1 compression a taller fifth gear and a 3" fork drop new rockers and valves this past winter. The tank is rusted custom no paint satin clear on top she runs as good as she looks T hanks to all for your advise I find these bikes easier to...

My cases are split count me in.

Thanks Ill post results if I go this way just need to pull the trigger. Need to replace rods just pulled crank , around and around we go.

Need to replace and rebore has anyone used or have any feed back on this pkg from Xs cycles seems like the cost is about a push $386.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS650-707cc-Bigbore-kit-9-3-1-CR-Cylinder-Pistons-rings-gasket-74-84-/332111253472 thanks in advance

recent photos I went with a Bobber and my son a Brat/Tracker??? We are still here. Thanks to all who contribute to this site it never lets me down.

or engine mounts?

any issues with the petcock hitting covers or carb?

not so bad , today had a high of 38f. besides it gives me time to get the bikes ready. If you cant ride wrench.

Looking for a winter project and came across Hugh's website, this sold me on xs650 I then sold my son on them also. I owned a couple of H.D. 84 FLHTC shovel in 98. 84 FLR Evo.in 05. here are a few before / after cleaning of my 81 and my sons 78 frame and 81 motor, he has since put on a...