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  1. ronstern

    New England ppl

    In RI also, been riding to work in Middletown all week.
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    Difficulty in choosing an exhaust system

    That is the cleanest garage I've ever seen.
  3. ronstern

    Who Rode Today?

    Nice bike Chief, whats next to it?
  4. ronstern

    Who Rode Today?

    I do have a great ride in to work except the bridges can be a little nasty if the weather is bad. Hope to ride tomorrow, it's supposed to be 78º. Osteo, is that the before picture?
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    AGM battery not holding charge, gets hot

    I bought an AGM battery from Mikes a couple of months ago and they had to refund my $$. Didn't have any juice in it and could not charge at all. AutoZone carries AGM for around $90.00 that actually work. I used the battery from Mikes to get my $10.00 return back from Auto Zone.
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    Who Rode Today?

    Yesterday was nice so I rode to work at Middletown RI. Lunch time I get to ride around Ocean Drive in Newport and take a quick photo before I have to get back. Later in the day it warms up so I take the long way home thru Narragansett. I think about all those poor bastards inside their cars with...
  7. ronstern

    have you ever come off your XS ?

    If I remember, it was a fun bike. It was also my first bike. I stripped the spline on the kick starter just before I sold it so it is a delicate thing but it was never meant for the abuse I gave it.
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    have you ever come off your XS ?

    I was 18 and just bought a used 1972 Honda CL 175. I had barely got my license and was riding with a friend so I thought I'd go through the gears really cool like when I found myself diving for the pavement and my bike behind me somewhere. I figured I mistook the front brake for the clutch and...
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    PAMCO Electronic advance

    Osteo, have you noticed any increase in mpg? Smoother running? Details!
  10. ronstern

    Good Heart, Bad Intentions: another build thread

    I didn't get out today even though it was perfect for riding. Too many honey-do's on the list.
  11. ronstern

    Who Rode Today?

    Hey Osteo, Rode to work today. I work in Middletown and rode it around Ocean Drive during lunch. Next warm(er) day, I'll be out and about again.
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    Who Rode Today?

    First time out in 20 years for a early spring ride to Narragansett, RI. Fixed a small leak and I think I'm good for the year. [/URL][/IMG]
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    Almost screwed up!

    Just finished my restoration after 6 months, insured and registered so I took it for a test ride in my neighborhood. My helmet gets shipped later next week but I just couldn't help myself from a test ride without a helmet. After about 10 minutes I noticed the rear wheel making an unusual noise...
  14. ronstern

    Review of some parts purchases from MikesXS

    I purchased Mikes Commando system for 74-79 standards. The order arrived damaged with one of the mufflers needed replacement. MikesXS replaced the one muffler after a couple of weeks. For the last several weeks I have been attempting to make a bracket to install the mufflers on my 77 but I could...
  15. ronstern

    New England ppl

    Kingston RI here, right by URI. 77 original owner and almost restored.
  16. ronstern

    xs650 powered snow blower

    Like chaining a Thoroughbred to a plow, very sad.
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    Powder Coat - Colors

    They did mask most of the holes/threads but I still had to chase the threads. The frame and parts were sandblasted and then everything was out-gassed before powder so I guess there's always some residue. Here's another shot, Its really not that thick but very glossy.[/IMG]
  18. ronstern

    Powder Coat - Colors

    I just told my powder coater gloss black but I'm doing a restoration. I powder coated everything I could get my hands on including the chrome engine mount and side panels. Just make sure you chase all the threads after. [/IMG]
  19. ronstern

    Hobbies outside of XS???

    Very nice drawings, quite the talent. Can you make them larger / any others?
  20. ronstern

    Thinkin about starting an xs club in portland

    I'd sign up if I was 2,000 miles closer.
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