Recent content by Thorny

So, I ordered K&L rebuild kits from Motosport and just need to measure and order a one piece brakeline. I also need handlebars as mine been bent since I got it some 30 years ago. I have no intention to make mine look like adamc's or gggGary's. I just want it to be safe and functional. Still...

That is a nice bike. I hope I have enough elbow grease to make mine like it. I am gonna go with one piece stainless, but keep the spliter block in that barn..somewhere. I have a book but haven't got to that part yet. Running and stopping were first on the list. So do you need parts to...

Thanks. I just put them on to have something. I don't have the old box filter. Is it because both carbs get the same air?

Hello, I am new to the group and am already greatful for the info you all give. So, this bike is a 1977 XS650D with around 24K on the odometer. I last rode it around 1996 when my first son was born. I cleaned the gas tank, rebuilt the petcocks, new fuel line, took apart and cleaned the...