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FOR SALE . everything/ parts i have for it too. 1979 xs 650 special .converted to cafe racer. 12xxxx original miles. I've put about 300 on it after new stuff as listed. *rear sets * xs 750 tank - no dents. the 750 gas tank is welded to fit factory frame /ears and the original tank can go right...

So my timing chain guide is most likely gone . Big chunks showing up in oil filter along with metal bits. Lots of engine noise too. (Clattering). If anyone can help with a how to advice or point me in the right direction with a good thread on this , I would greatly appreciate it. Since the...

Looking for a kick start lever for a 79. One thats been modified (bent) to clear loaded guns rear sets is a plus. otherwise i will bend one up myself. ebays stuff is around $50.00 and seems a bit much. I want to keep my stock one straight so i need this expendable 2nd one. paypal $$ or will...

I've been doing some maintenance on the bike. New sprockets ,wheel bearings etc I was wondering if anyone knows what amount of FT. Lbs of torque should I put on the sprocket bolts,disc bolts,and swing arm pivot bolt nut?should I use locktite or anti seize on any of these? Thanks

Well.. i tend to get impatient with simple stuff.. and that gets expensive. I just replaced my rear wheel bearings and started to reasemble the wheel.. How far in do the dang seals go ?? Should there be a space between the inner rubber seal and the bearing??? duh .. i guess so.. looks like i...

I want to stick on some tank badges /emblem and possibly over my stock brake calipers too. Does anyone know where to get some nice ones of good quality? Thanks.

on the CHEAP!! wanted .....steel sidecovers for special.. dented ,dinged ,or rusty ok. just need a spare set to mess with. left and right...thanks.

Does anyone know if the standard side covers will fit up to the special?I see that the hanging hooks/rubbers are smaller on the special, but wondering if the fastner holes would line up. :shrug::yikes:

Since my budget is very limited these days, I will be painting my bike parts with rattle cans. I clearcoated the raw steel on tank and am happy with the look. I was hoping someone might have some methods to get the "raw metal" look with using paint. I hear Killer cans are great (yet pricey), I...

Well, i wasn't even wanting to keep track, but my wife just finished the books for our taxes. She wasn't too happy to find that i have spent over 38 hundred so far on the xs since july (including actual bike purchase with ride gear) . Not too bad, but considering I'd like to plop down another...

Okay.. I was afraid to ask advice on this because its probably just too simple. My double wall stock exhaust has a slight leak at the muffler to header pipe connection. I have a 79 special. Is this connection a "threaded" type? or press fit? pipes do not have connecting clamps.....And is the...

What other hobbies( if any) do you guys have outside of your xs motorbikes? For the past 3 years now , every winter my cubscout boys and I make some cool pinewood derby cars together. We got really lucky to get the "tiger cub" themed car featured on the centerfold of Boys Life magazine...

I own a 79' special and want to put an 18in rear wheel on my bike.. I've read some folks have adapted the rd400 or xs500 mag wheel. I like the disc brake look and feel, and want keep that set up. Going with a converted wire wheel is ideal, but cash adds up real fast for that. I have an rd...

Where exactly should the reference marks be showing up on the rotor when using a timing light? Does anyone have a pic or video of how to set these bikes with a timing light when setting up a pamco ignition? I am unsure of the rpms /idle speed and relation to proper timing mark locations.. Any...

What is the easiest way to fit up a 18 inch spoke wheel with disc brake to the oem swingarm? Will the Omars front wheel kit work ? Can you put an 18 inch rim on a stock 650 front hub?vI'm building a cafe, but currently have a 16 rear and 19 front mag.. Is the best handling set up the 18 and 19...

I was afraid to go ahead and replace the throttle linkage seals because of the butterfly valve retaining screws. Anyway ,my bike is up running pretty good, but was having idle issues (high when hot). I sprayed carb cleaner around the linkage of carb while running... the engine bogged a bit...

I'm wondering whats up with the St. Louis vintage bike night. Has anyone here been there? I've never been toa " bike "event on a bike. I just got my machine up to snuff to pass inspection to get lisc. plates. I was thinking of checking out this vintage bike night deal. What can be expected...

Now what? How much is this gonna cost me ? what parts should I look into replacing once the head is off? I have'nt put my nose in the manual about this yet. This is Not what i was wanting to have to do .. and its looking like my fall :bike:riding will be a no:( go. Oh well, the project is so...

Will a front brake rotor off a 1980 XS1100G fit up to my 79 xs650sf?

Okay, im going to ask this same old question for you expert carb guys.. Seems as if a alot of things contribute to the way a carb is jetted by what is modified with engine.. I have a 79 with bs38 carbs, I am looking to use the K&N pod filter " knockoffs from mikesxs." I already have them.. My...