What have you done to your XS today?

pcoumbe · Feb 11, 2014

While renewing the rego yesterday it sprung a fuel leak from the diaphram end of the petcock. Drained the tank and removed the valve and compared it against some XS750 petcock kits I've got but found the diaphrams slightly different. Guess I'll have to travel over to my storage shed and dig out a kit tomorrow. Looks like I'm back on the Guzzi for a few days.

Fndirtygreaser · Feb 11, 2014

Had to fix some carnage today. Due to minor mishap today going around 10-15mph. Dirt and cardboard make it a slippery situation.
Managed to bang the bars straight again, headlight housing was able to bend into shape(beam didn't crack and fits inside again), mirror broken off. Found out my gas cap is too top heavy now and broke. Need new one now.

I am Carbon · Feb 11, 2014

xs650dreamer said:
got any pics ? ive been looking for such thing for a while something like the early style i have but 13mm instead of 5/8

here is pix
and link
he will drill and tap the mirror mount if you want it comes threaded 8mm threads
I just drilled it myself to 10mm
http://hughshandbuilt.com/shop/hhb-slimline-master-cylinder/

azman857 · Feb 11, 2014

Last night I tried to start the SG. I tested for spark and got none. Tested for voltage, fuses and exposed plug. Determined the pamco and coil were dead. I ordered a new ultimate coil,basic pamco and the electronic advance. Along with some stuff to use the Standard tank I have. Like some petcocks.

jonny Reb · Feb 12, 2014

changed my oil since it's been 200 miles since I did the top-end. Some Flakes but nothing too bad. I cleaned the filter in the right side of the case, and I wanted to replace the sump filter but I realized I don't have a new gasket... my guess is it's never been done, which is sort of scary, but I figured the old gasket would break and it's going to be 80 degrees this weekend so... next time :shrug:

. I ordered up a gasket from Mikes along with a couple other things, like a new speedo cable since my old one is somewhere out on HWY 46...

azman857 · Feb 13, 2014

Got the taillights working. Adjusted and align the chain. Waiting the order from Mikes. Should be here Tuesday or so.

Royboy · Feb 13, 2014

Been wondering how a polished caliper would look. Was a bit bored today so had at it.

roy

Captmilk · Feb 13, 2014

Caliber looks good

livingdeadmc · Feb 13, 2014

hard_y_rd said:
You selling those jockey shift set-ups, LDMC?

Yes sir! $120 for the shifter and linkage.

azman857 · Feb 13, 2014

Stared at her. Thoughts of endless rides in my head.....waiting for the order from Mikes to arrive.....

Fndirtygreaser · Feb 14, 2014

Spike filter installed

jonny Reb · Feb 15, 2014

FnDirtyGreaser that looks sick. How does it work? did you fab that?

Fndirtygreaser · Feb 15, 2014

Thanks. Just used some PVC piping to set it up. This thing always screams CHOPPPPAAAA To me

Fndirtygreaser · Feb 15, 2014

Ok. Got lots of parts in. Fuel cap was the wrong one. Reordered correct one. And krohger cap was too small.
-But left side petcock fit perfect and no leaks(from panic cycles on eBay ) only left side petcock in 3/8 for sportster
-Installed some black bar ends.
- installed uni filter in spike cover. That red paper one was not making my motor happy. Lol

inmotionphotog · Feb 16, 2014

Attached some pretty bits to the build.

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Cheers.

Steve.

http://inmotionphotogxs650.blogspot.com/

I am Carbon · Feb 16, 2014

The Honda rebel shocks have been a little to soft.
So I made a preload spanner to stiffen them up.
Then I stiffened them up 2 clicks :thumbsup:

now I'm going or a ride

Scrambled · Feb 16, 2014

It was nice out yesterday so I started my bike , was going to take it for a short ride . Did a pre-trip ,found 2 problems , the rear brake light switch was broken in two ,so I got some wire and jury rigged it but still no brake lights. I tried the front brake , not working either . I turn on the lights , the tail light is now out as well .

So, I start looking for the problem, take off the taillight lens , bulb is ok, inspect all the connections and wire ,all seems good , take off the taillight housing and notice the ground looks a bit dirty so I unplug it and see that there was only two strands of copper in the connector .

By the time I fixed everything we had a bunch show up for a party so I missed out on my ride . At least I am ready for next time , been a long winter .

Ketis · Feb 16, 2014

Pulled the motor out of my bobber today looked like i was right about getting blowby on the one cylinder

started out right with a bloody mary though!

Fndirtygreaser · Feb 16, 2014

New tail light broke off the bracket. So I just bolted it up to license holder.

jonny Reb · Feb 16, 2014

chased my buddies on their damn Harleys all day in 80 degree California weather!

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