Hahaha noted :D My mistake I started by typing bought microfiber cloths and added rags as an after thought not realizing - I will make sure to...
Wow 5T your results are amazing, I think I have some paint stripper in the garage somewhere, so will make sure to get the clear coat off of them...
Thanks for all the replies so far, some great detail, I appreciate you all taking the time. I will give everything a go and see what works best...
Hi there, I am sure this is probably well known, but upon extensive searching, I only found info on carb and engine cleaning. I was wondering...
Hi Scanney Did you end up buying those air box joints fr Mike's XS? If so I'm wondering what your experience with them was? Has anyone else tried...
Thanks Somerville! Yeah I am always in awe of the knowledge almost everyone on here has. It's such a joy to meet people so passionate about a bike...
Thanks Willis! I must admit I also really like the change of color, I don't think I will change it. Thanks for the welcome, I'm going to be...
Hahaha true! But thanks, I will try and include as many pictures as possible, I know I love the build threads that are 90% pictures and videos The...
Haha I remember this picture well from your build thread that you linked to me - not sure if anyone has read the entire thing retrospectively, but...
Hey XS650, I am sure some of you reading this saw me posting questions and asking for advice on a bike I was eyeing out for a while. Thanks for...
Jim, you are truly a wizard, definitely staying tuned for what's next - amazing work so far, I'm sure this is going to be one of the go-to...
Hi @Boog, greetings from Durban South Africa. Thanks for the advice above Freddy, I agree with everything you have said. I am definitely...
Hi Paul, Thanks for the feedback. I really like the look of the early XS bikes as well. I agree on the cosmetic condition. The bike spent a lot...
Hi Fred, Thanks for the welcome and for the reply. I agree with you on it not mattering around the year of things other than confirming it for...
Thanks for the heads up GLJ. I will take a look at the frame and engine numbers, and see if I can get some information from the seller on the...
Thanks Raymondo for the welcome to the forum. There really is a wealth of information on here and what appears to be endless amounts of help....
Hi all, First time poster. I am still really new to vintage bikes, but I have had my heart set on a 70s XS650 for over a year now - can't get...
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