Also sorted front end components and drained my dual disk hydraulics to get some of those new brake lines like Jims and fresh brake fluid flush.
Looking good buddy! You could write a book on how to have an organized small work space!
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Looking good buddy! You could write a book on how to have an organized small work space!
Solomoriah
XS650 Addict
Right under the footpeg; I lift the peg, then push down the sidestand. Honestly thought they were all that way. Just wish mine were longer, the bike leans way too far over on the sidestand.
could be lucky
Fawksey
XS650 Enthusiast
Yep mines the same. Laid over way too much.
F.
Happy Ending!
Bought a nice new Shinko a few years back, DOT says 3715 and the bike project it was planned for has been put on hiatus, so my 76 runner needed a rear tire and here we are.
When I cleaned up that rim I made a note to self to remove a sprocket bolt that had broken off in the hub.
So it was back to haunt me yesterday.
Was figuring on having to do a helicoil but thought I would try to drill most of it out with a 3/8 bit to see if I could save it.
Penetrating fluid over night and today stacked a couple sprockets and my TX 500 cush hub spacer to help the drill go straight.
Luck was with me as the bit grabbed the broken stud and simply wound it out the other end, leaving the threads untouched.
So pleased!
Bought a 6 49 ticket today too, we'll see how that goes.
Great isn't it when things you have been putting off, fearing the worst, go great?
Great Lakeview!
Please forgive me; A bit of "advice" for those in this spot....
Grind flat any bolt end you can get to, center punch before drilling, start with a light tap, check that the mark is centered, you can walk the center punch mark by holding the punch at a slight angle and continued light taps till you are happy with the centering. Start with small drill bits, work up.
Add a bushing in the hole in the sprocket stack. The rear hub holes go through so a normal bit is OK, anywhere else a LH drill bit is the only way to fly. Actually even on the rear hub, a LH bit is better, there's a chance of a mangled bit of thread sticking out of the broken bolt end, wouldn't want to drag that all the way though the hub if it can be avoided. ArcticXS turned me on to the Rigid bolt extractor kit, an awesome tool! I plan to replace the stock drill bits in that kit with Left handers...
https://www.harborfreight.com/left-hand-drill-bit-set-13-pc-61686.html
Buy a set BEFORE you need it!
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I’ll be grabbing a set of those puppies the next time I go north the US.
Pete
Pete
wrenchjohns
XS650 Addict
Well, when I had the carbs off several weeks back I noticed wear on the float pivots. I found some online and put them in today. The queen starts good and idles okay till she don't. She goes pop and shuts down, restarts fine. While doing points, I did notice shabby point leads. I'm guessing that's the next reason to take her apart again
john
john
Well the XS's traded spots. The tracker moved onto the lift since the engine has to come out. I'm taking my time since I have brackets to hold the engine to my stand on the way. I'm tired of working on the floor.
It'll be getting high ratio primary gears from Ivan, probably a cometic MLS head gasket, and probably a 700 kit.
It'll be getting high ratio primary gears from Ivan, probably a cometic MLS head gasket, and probably a 700 kit.
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2X4 under the back of the motor so it points downhill. Cargo strap (or 2) around the jugs and hoist back up to level. Heat gun around the base of the jugs. when it's nice and hot, start smacking the studs with a mallet or large chunk of wood.
EDIT: never mind. I see you broke 'em loose.
If that's the case, shouldn't be enough wear to catch on. Sure you're not cocked to one side?
Looks pretty much like the way mine did - and seems fine.
Mileage....couldn’t venture a guess.
Mileage....couldn’t venture a guess.
New Tire - Old Wheel
I thought I was being thrifty when I changed my mind about what wheel to put the new tire on, so after install ( I supported my local mom and pop shop by buying the tire there and having them install it) I went to put it on bike and noticed that the bearings were shot.
Read up on the how to and a couple whacks with the medium hammer and out they came. Will put in an order for new ones tomorrow.
Spent an hour or so mounting the all purpose wheel chock in my freshly boarded trailer plus a couple tie downs so I can take the '77 cafe in for its certification this week and then down the way to the appraiser so I can get the vintage insurance.
After me trying for a week to get the front brakes bled to no success, MaxPete had stopped by last week and laid his hands on the brake lever and presto, after a couple nights of it sitting on the side stand, the dual front calipers were operational. I am giving him all the credit.
