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Hey guys, I read some where on here that there is a supplier that you can order custom length brake line with swiveling fittings. I can't find this info and I anm finishing up a project and need to make the order asap. Can anyone please help me with a tip to a reputable supplier for the...

Hey Guys, This has probably been covered before but I am not having luck finding the info I am after. I am running a David Bird hard tail with a front 19" mag in the back with original rear disk. I would like to hang the caliper straight down as shown on the picture, this will leave the brake...

Hey guys, Well I'm trying to get the wife's bobber on the road for summer. All has gone well with the build and she happy but the started is not really engaging properly... but some times it will engage and start the engine quite happily. When it doesn't engage properly it make this grinding...

Soooooo I've been snooping around for some info on the front brake line, I would like to order a custom length front brake line, time to change the out and also would like to get rid of the junction do-tad. Keeping the stock MC and Caliper. Can anybody recommend a place that does online orders...

Hey guys, I scored what I think is a XS650 wheel and its in pretty good shape, got the disk too BUT I think I'm missing something and my clymer shop manual isn't beeing very helpful. Can anybody direct me in the right direction.... Looks like I'm missing the thing the disk bolts on to.... I...

I starte to prepare for the Electricals trying to clean up and plan out the placment of all the Components and I come across this thing: Just woundering what it is, and if I can get rid of it somehow Thanks Lester

Hello guys, I have a quick question... I'm pretty new to XS650s so bear with me if this is commen knowledge. On the original Speedo... there are two wires + - going to the light bulb... these I am OK With. What are the other wires for???? Is it a automatic blinker off gismo.... not even...

Hey Guys, I am building a bike for my wife and got a hold of a nice spoked real wheel. I figurd it would be a good idea to re-spoke it and give it new bearings. So I have it all dismantaled and cleanded at the moment. When I grabbed the new bearings to put them in the freezer I noticed it...

Hey guys, this summer I bought an non running XS with overhauled engine... figued out it was a carb issue as I swaped carbs with a running bike and it fired right up... The summers are pretty short here in Norway so I will bite the bullet and invest in a set of rebuilt carbs so I know I am...

Hello guys, Its time for me to finally start a build thread. I had huge plans on building a hard tail bobber but the wife all of a sudden said she wanted a bobber too, I told her all about these cool swingarm bobbers... thinking it would be easier to build and better for her to ride. Well I...

Hey Guys, Any thought or know how about altering the angle of the back bone brace tube. I would just like to stuff it alittle further up there so the tank I plan to use will cover it... just a looks thing but I don't want to weaken the frame too much. See my sktetch... picture stolen from...

Hey guys, anybody beef up their stock swing arm like shown in the attachment? Think there will be an issue with the chain slapping it? I have seen Punkskalars Swing arm which looks real good but I perfer it a bit more simple. Pictures welcome :thumbsup: Thanks Lester

Hey guys, I have a lathe and a bunch of brass and I would like to turn out my own swingarm bushings... Does anybody have a set not installed yet that they can measure and give me the dimentions in millimeters??? I am particularly interrested in the collar thick and inside diameter, but all...

Hey guys, I need some advice on painting the lower fork legs... I don't like the repolish polished aluminium and I like the looks of black painted lower forklegs... is there anything I need to take into consideration when painting Aluminium??? Powder Coating is good but I am on a low budget...

Hey Guys... Anybody here run Kenda K761 Dual Sport Rear Tire 100/90-19" If so how do you like them.... and so on

Hello guys, I was wondering if anybody had any know how about a electronic type tachometer to use on the XS... Everything of interrest.... Thanks :thumbsup: AND SPEEDOMETER....

Hey Guys, I have just stumbled across a 750cc kit that has been sitting on a shelf for years.... new in the box. The kit consist of liners, pistons and rings... I have a few questions.... the box for the pistons says compression ration 11.5:1 which I think sounds a bit high... what is a...

Hey guys, I just picked up a 1980 XS650 for the wife.... its been sitting in a barn since 1994 with a rebuilt engine that wouldn't start after rebuild. Any how it turns over OK and all else seems good so I got to thinking.... the cam.... I pulled off the exhaust valve covers and turned...

I am after a Front wheel (mag) to rear conversion kit... If anybody has one and changed their mind about useing the kit and want to sell it off PM me. :thumbsup: Thanks

Hey guys, I have a question conserning the quality and grip of these vintage type tires. How is the grip? I plan on riding in all weather conditions.... only because we have all four seasons in one day where i live... real unpredictable. I am woundering about these.... for the wifes...