My '83 XS has been down a while and it seemed to gain more problems while it was down than it had when it was running. Anyway, among other things I've been beating my brains out with the front brakes only to discover the rotor diameter was too big for the dual disc calipers I added.
So I found a good right caliper and matching rotor and decided to let the dual discs wait a while longer.
Of course you already know what a pain it is bleeding these brakes and I simply had all I can take without finishing the job. But just when I thought my day had gone to crap the mailman delivered my Antique Motorcycle License Plate and North Carolina registration which I will proudly display on the back of my XS.
For those who don't know, any XS650 is old enough to qualify as an Antique Motorcycle here in North Carolina. For $10 extra you can get the antique registration, motor vehicle safety inspections are not required for antiques here in NC, and depending on your driving record and who your insurance company is you might be able to buy insurance for as low as $70 a year.
I know it always gets my attention when I see a bike, truck, or car with antique tags on it. It tells me there is someone who does it for love and not just for prestige. Because he or she cares about the car, bike, or truck and not just the money.
What are the antique motor vehicle laws in your state?
So I found a good right caliper and matching rotor and decided to let the dual discs wait a while longer.
Of course you already know what a pain it is bleeding these brakes and I simply had all I can take without finishing the job. But just when I thought my day had gone to crap the mailman delivered my Antique Motorcycle License Plate and North Carolina registration which I will proudly display on the back of my XS.
For those who don't know, any XS650 is old enough to qualify as an Antique Motorcycle here in North Carolina. For $10 extra you can get the antique registration, motor vehicle safety inspections are not required for antiques here in NC, and depending on your driving record and who your insurance company is you might be able to buy insurance for as low as $70 a year.
I know it always gets my attention when I see a bike, truck, or car with antique tags on it. It tells me there is someone who does it for love and not just for prestige. Because he or she cares about the car, bike, or truck and not just the money.
What are the antique motor vehicle laws in your state?