Recent content by Ron Wandler

Thanks Gary. Please clarify what the recommended re-torque foot pounds should be for the head bolts; 25, 30, 35 or 40 ft. Pds.? All these numbers have been recommended by a variety of sources. I apologize for any and all confusion.

XS Direct offers copper or brass; I happened to choose Brass. The point I was essentially attempting to emphasize is that the valve adjustment needed attention after re torquing the head bolts; ( as at no time was this mentioned within this forum ). I have attempted to attach a snap shot of the...

Rebuilt my 1977 650 engine, however after completion I noticed I had a small oil leak and some puddling on the upper right side of the head. I removed the gas tank and upper motor mounts, removed all the head bolts - these next few steps are very important- replace the rubber washers with...

I have installed the new PAMCO Ignition and Charging system on my 1977 XS650D. Does it matter which spark plug wire goes to which cylinder, and if so how do you make that determination. Am I correct in concluding that it does not matter, as I am sure PAMCO would have covered this issue more...

I solved the problem of the blue wires. These wires all connect together via a 4 way electrical connector (which did not come with the new right handle bar electronics containing; starter button, kill switch, and on/off light switch). One blue wire is live off the light switch and the other 3...

Or a suitable after market exhaust system for 1977 xs 650 d. Suggestions?

Desparately need original exhaust system for 1977 xs650d. I have been waiting over a year and XS Direct is having trouble with resupply. Does any one know where I can find this exhaust system, new or used? Thx.

Restoring as close to original condition as possible. The bike had been parked outside for 30 + years with a seized engine. Quite a bit of device rust, however the engine, clutch and gear box were in great condition. The frame and all black parts blasted and powder coated, engine tore down...

HELP!!!!!! I have put a new wiring harness on my 1977 650xsd. The wiring diagram shows all blue wires to be connected! The problem they are all male ends , 4 of them. I have no blue female to connect with as shown in the diagram. Anyone know where I am going wrong? Thx. E-mail: rwandler@sasktel.net

Looks good, a nice restoration project. I am restoring a 1977 xsd 650 to original condition. It had been sitting outside for 30+ years. Lots of rust and the Engine siezed. I have torn the the bike right down and had the frame and all black parts blasted and powder coated. the engine is torn...