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Hello all! It's been a long time. I was really active during the restoration of this beauty back in 18 and 19. I bought an 07 Suzuki boulevard that has become my main bike, and then a 65 Thunderbird last year. I'm considering going back to school and barely have time to wrench, plus I barely...

Hello all. Shits getting real and I am prepping for hard times. I have two bikes right now and as much as I love my XS, my Suzuki Bully is just more practical and dependable, and thus, I am seriously considering selling my XS. If I sell it, I have lots of extras that go along with it, so I feel...

I am selling my stock ‘77 mufflers with the cross pipe. I am still using my stock headpipes on my bike, but will include the thread on adjusters. They have some rust through towars the rear, but the chrome is still good and they are functional. Just a little louder than stock. Asking 150.00 OBO

I am a big hair metal fan. I listen to whitesnake weekly.

Me the day I bought the bike- title in hand and a shit eatin grin! Here she is the way I first laid eyes on her- And here she is now, after all the love and care I’ve given her- I’ve been excited all week about making this post- Today marks one year since I bought this bike, and boy has it...

Ok, so most of you are familiar with my bike. To get everyone up to speed, it’s a ‘77 D, around 20,000 miles, all original survivor except for what I have touched. Which is a new seat, new bars, rebuilt front brake caliper with SS braided line, brand new pads, brand new rear shoes, new tires...

You must not have been paying attention lately Gary.....

Okay, I really don’t mean to be calling pete out, I’m just curious if anyone knows anything about what might be going on with him? I ordered/paid for an e-ignition around a month ago, and emailed him after a week or so, and he said he was working on a new batch and they should “be out next...

I left work two hours early yesterday to go enjoy the weather and ride the snot out of my bike! It was so great! I put about 150 miles in just yesterday! I’m already getting used to riding on the interstate. I didnt want to push it, but I’m excited to see if she can do the ton. I’ve had her up...

I was looking around for Pamco kits and I noticed mikes now sells “xscharge” kits with the same wording as the old listings for Pamco kits. They’ve changed the item #’s too. What gives? Are they rebranding the Pamco kits? Are these the same parts or are they shamelessly copying Pamco Pete’s...

So, last night I bolted on the new speedo I bought from JimD54, and it works great. Looks a lot better on the bike, too. The orange numerals and orange illumination are so much clearer to see than the white numerals and green illumination on my stock instruments. The chrome housings are...

Okay! Lots of info, but trying to be thorough and give you as much relevant info as possible. So, today I rode the bike to work, and after work I rode 25 thriugh town for about 5 minutes, 55 mph on a highway for about 3 minutes to the interstate, and then hopped on the interstate to make it to...

Ok! I was a little hasty posting to the forum. I should have read tech first.

So, this last Saturday I got the front brake all rebuilt, using the cut-to-length brake line kit from TCBros. It was incredibly easy to use, and seems to be of very good quality. New piston and caliper rebuild kit from Mikes. I got the pads from TCBros, but I wish I would have gotten them from...

OK, this is getting a little overwhelming. After checking my chain tension the other Night, I realized that Chain needs replaced. A lot of links are not completely seized, but sticking together and will move if you pinch them with your fingers, but I know that’s not good. There is also a good...

God, I should have known better. I Bought this bike for 1900.00 a week after my divorce/custody Decree was finalized (it didn't go my way). She was upset because she’s responsible and didnt think I should be spending so much money when I need to be saving. I said “it’s only 2 grand, and I’m...

Ok, so I would like to attempt to do the swing arm brass bushing replacement on my bike. I have read the entire thread on the brass bushings, and didnt find a definitive answer to my question- When ordering the bushings (from mikes) what other parts/tools should I make sure to buy/have to ensure...

So I bought a sweet Avon Speedmaster for the front and mounted it myself yeaterday. (Phew! In my parking stall with limited tools and a little help from my neighbors and my daughter) When I removed the front wheel I was surprised to see what looked like crappy homemade shims around the front...

Hello all. My name is Thaddeus. You can call me T. I'll jut give you all the whole story, because in my experience, the more you know about anything, the better you are able to offer advice. So, this is my first motorcycle,chopper,and XS650. I have wanted an XS for years, ever since me and my...