What have you done to your XS today?

I have had the most productive day since I bought my bike a few months ago! Today (with the help of friends) I replaced the rear shocks, throttle assembly, and brake fluid reservoir. I added a handlebar light switch (was missing when I bought the bike), redid the front brake lines, welded two brackets to the frame (for my custom seat), fabricated a mount for my taillight and mounted the stock taillight on it. But best of all, I RODE the bike for the FIRST TIME today! WooHoo :guns:
 

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I have had the most productive day since I bought my bike a few months ago! Today (with the help of friends) I replaced the rear shocks, throttle assembly, and brake fluid reservoir. I added a handlebar light switch (was missing when I bought the bike), redid the front brake lines, welded two brackets to the frame (for my custom seat), fabricated a mount for my taillight and mounted the stock taillight on it. But best of all, I RODE the bike for the FIRST TIME today! WooHoo :guns:
That WAS a busy day, Congrats!
 
I have had the most productive day since I bought my bike a few months ago! Today (with the help of friends) I replaced the rear shocks, throttle assembly, and brake fluid reservoir. I added a handlebar light switch (was missing when I bought the bike), redid the front brake lines, welded two brackets to the frame (for my custom seat), fabricated a mount for my taillight and mounted the stock taillight on it. But best of all, I RODE the bike for the FIRST TIME today! WooHoo :guns:

Thats an impressive amount of work done in one day! Nothing like getting that first ride under your belt! :thumbsup:
 
Where did you find it? I don't see it on the Heiden Tuning website? Also, how do you like it Good/Bad?

Idk ordered it like 3 months ago from the website.
I also haven't ran the bike in a while because I'm doing some things to the ignition system and relocating and getting rid of unnecessary electronics. Ive also been working on the carbs still.
 
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Thats an impressive amount of work done in one day! Nothing like getting that first ride under your belt! :thumbsup:
That WAS a busy day, Congrats!
It was a really busy day, worked from 10 to 5 :).

I do need help though, and I am not sure if the post is worthy of a thread...
On my front wheel, there should be a spacer of some sort between the disc (brake) and the fork to keep the wheel from sliding side to side. I haven't been able to find the spacer on any diagram including partzilla so today I used a bunch of stainless steel washers to allow the wheel to rotate freely but not jump side to side. Does anyone have the part # or a place where I can buy the spacer? I want to make sure the front end is sound so I don't have to worry about serious handling issues/a crash. Thanks for any help you can provide!
 
It was a really busy day, worked from 10 to 5 :).

I do need help though, and I am not sure if the post is worthy of a thread...
On my front wheel, there should be a spacer of some sort between the disc (brake) and the fork to keep the wheel from sliding side to side. I haven't been able to find the spacer on any diagram including partzilla so today I used a bunch of stainless steel washers to allow the wheel to rotate freely but not jump side to side. Does anyone have the part # or a place where I can buy the spacer? I want to make sure the front end is sound so I don't have to worry about serious handling issues/a crash. Thanks for any help you can provide!
Yes you need this spacer with the thin metal shield.
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I have extras.

It's 2 part numbers, all years 73 up are the same
22 COLLAR 90387-17433-00 Unavailable
23 COVER, HUB DUST 341-25118-00-00
In Stock $7.99
$6.47
 
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Noticed that my rear shock nut was a little lose, couldn’t have given it more than a SLIGHT tight and the thing just snapped right the hell off.

got a nut that matched the threads...does anyone know what kind of work is involved to replace that stud? Or would I be better off cutting it off on the frame and drilling a hole to put a nut and bolt through.
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Noticed that my rear shock nut was a little lose, couldn’t have given it more than a SLIGHT tight and the thing just snapped right the hell off.

got a nut that matched the threads...does anyone know what kind of work is involved to replace that stud? Or would I be better off cutting it off on the frame and drilling a hole to put a nut and bolt through. View attachment 169646 View attachment 169647

It takes very little torque to keep that shock absorber in place. There's no telling how many times that stud has been over stretched. The least expensive fix will be to replace the stud with a hole and bolt the shock on. Look closely at the frame. I don't recall the stud attachment being simple.
 
It takes very little torque to keep that shock absorber in place. There's no telling how many times that stud has been over stretched. The least expensive fix will be to replace the stud with a hole and bolt the shock on. Look closely at the frame. I don't recall the stud attachment being simple.
It looks like it’s just welded on through the back.
I’m wondering if this nut will hold it for a while until I can get my hands on a cut off wheel lol
 
June 13, 2020
the final design is there and I'm happy with the results,
OK- still doing the rougher work, fork brace, front fender etc. but now after a 3 moth break from work, I'm back in my job again which means of course, less time for my little, beloved project,
I know it will probably take a few more months until the little motorcycle is on the road, but up until now it has been a lot of fun to design, build or rebuild the parts and put all together
THE ROUTE IS THE GOAL!
here the key data list again:
frame and motor from a 1971 Yamaha XS1b, kick start only,
the complete fork from a 1974 Yamaha TX 750
also the rear wheel with drum brake and front wheel with double TX rotors,
Yamaha XS750 fuel tank,
custom seat to a 1976 Kawasaki KZ759 twin plastic tail
front and rear fender form a 1982 Goldwing 1100,
modified taillight and signal lights from my Honda CB750 that I owned in 1978
speedometer from a 1977 CB500/550,
new aftermarket triangle headlight, the windshield made from a aluminum skateboard,
custom side covers with the recesses for the air filter
hope I can be back soon, Cheers
 

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Noticed that my rear shock nut was a little lose, couldn’t have given it more than a SLIGHT tight and the thing just snapped right the hell off.

got a nut that matched the threads...does anyone know what kind of work is involved to replace that stud? Or would I be better off cutting it off on the frame and drilling a hole to put a nut and bolt through. View attachment 169646 View attachment 169647
Since you still have "enough thread" just machine a ring at the back of the hex on the nut to accept a washer, done.
 
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