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If those handlebars are original they may be weighted in the ends. Poke the grip to see ? I like the style of bar end mirrors as well...

To be assured the fork brace mount spacing is correct which is critical, the front wheel, fork top caps and springs should be removed...

Great looking listing. I’ll bet you do fine

Over the years in many past threads the use of the undesirable green Athena gaskets has been discussed. For that very reason I as well...

This pic shows a “good” set of original 77 up ball bearing races. Being a lathe machinist for many years, the races seem well designed...

Thx Vincent, Saturday grinding is on a different project however as a modern 42”x72” standard sized window does not fit a mid 70’s frame...

I grinded the po’s welds which were big enough for a bank vault. I’m not sure if I have the correct wheel but it took plenty of effort...

These parts might hopefully go to good use to one of you guys . I’m ready to send ‘‘em got it ?

Lol.. 💋

Standard tanks have a classic shape and hold more fuel. A centered fuel cap. What’s not to like

Is a 79 Special fuel cap interchangeable with a Standard tank ? I really do not know. But these petcocks almost work perfectly, one...

Hello again XS650.com project fans 👍 As seen in this pic, a guy can guess that all of the existing “Tracker” (street legal forest rode...

XS tanks are thick and tougher to pop dents out than say a modern Harley tank. You stated twice that it starts on first kick, that’s a...

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Men & Motorcycles… and I get in trouble again. Fill out a “hurt feelings” report on me in my folder

Many many mistakes..but I’ve also completed and sold 3 XS projects since the time you started dismantling your 76 over the years. Quit...

Sure thing “Yamtech” you’re lack of skill and follow thru has a long history now

Do you have prior experience with JB Weld glue? I believe you could use an appropriate die to both clean up the damaged foot peg mount...

Maybe even inside the frame more hidden?

flatlanders…. Couldn’t even find a place to pee without walking in it

You do realize how much you could rent out a tent on that location for ? Lol 🌞

Just looked for a better answer and see the top mount of the rear brake master cylinder as a possible location to hang a strap from ?

That is a very cool exhaust! I would suggest you consider bending that mount tang 90 deg in and using a kind of pinch strap such as a...

Yes you can ! 😁 A foot peg mount is a poor choice for a 2 into 1 vibrating exhaust to hang off !