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  1. Airwolfie

    For Sale - Yamaha XS650 bobber 1981 needs some TLC but runs fine. UK BASED

    https://www.xs650.com/threads/my-first-ever-bike-build.26888/ UK BUERS ONLY PLEASE. THIS IS NOT A SHOW BOAT OR A BRAUTIFUL BIKE UP CLOSE! It could be if you put effort into it! I’m selling up as I want something I can take someone with. This has been a fun bike to build and ride and learn...
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    Anybody built a fiberglass/carbon fibre tank?

    I was wondering if anybody has done or attempted to build a fiberglass fuel tank? My main concern is fuel proofing it, and also how to get the fuel cap and petcocks into the glass. I am sure I am capable of making one, just if it lasts would be the worry! I am thinking of making a male...
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    Calling all 650'ers! I need your help!!

    I have entered my bike in a show this weekend, I don't know why, I got no chance after looking at the other bikes!!! Twisted Iron hosting the show, and it's called "The Happening". Anyone who wants to go will need to buy tickets online, as they limiting it to only 500 people this year...
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    Kickstarter slipping/not engaging/

    I am an idiot!!!!!!!! The end!
  5. Airwolfie

    Feedback for Six kix customs(walterpunk)

    Awesome guy, great to deal with, super fast in making and delivering goods!! Took less than a week to get to the other side of the pond!!! Cheers bud!!:thumbsup:
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    Could one of the electrics Guru's please check this is OK??

    As per title, a friend of mine wired up my engine, and this is the diagram he made. Please let me know if it is OK? Going batteryless and kick only, running a Boyer ignition and Power box.
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    Calliper banjo bolts question

    My front brake is ready for bleeding! I am using the YZF R1 Blue dot four pot calliper. The question I have is, do I use copper grease or locktite on the banjo bolts? Or nothing at all?? I'm thinking copper grease as it is S/steel to ally, but I may be wrong. Any input would be...
  8. Airwolfie

    Gear shift barrel problems!!!!!

    I just replaced my shift shaft and lever. I though before closing the right, I'd have a look to see if the gear change works on the barrel. Well, It doesn't! :yikes: I can manage to shift three times and that's it, once down and twice up. I have tried spinning the back wheel whilst doing so...
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    picture of rear brake switch

    I do not know how de heck this thing needs to go in its slot. Everytime I put the switch in,it just slips out!!! Can someone post a picture to clarify the wherabouts of this stupid thing!!! I have an 81 heritage special frame.
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    How does the brake link connect to the lever???

    As per title, I want to connect my rear brake up to the pedal, and as I have bought my bike in boxes, I do not know what to look for, or if I even have the part!! I think I am also missing the spring for the pedal. I have looked at various diagrams, but I can't seem to find one with this...
  11. Airwolfie

    Dyna beads how to

    Installed some dyna beads last night, so I took some pics for you guys to see how easy it was!! First, undo the valve stem core with a valve stem removal tool. I got the kit with the applicator, but you could probably makeshift something to work like this too. Screw on the clear tube...
  12. Airwolfie

    exhaust gaskets

    I'm about to get my exhausts, and I need to install them. Do these copper rings need to stay in or do they have to come out? I have some new gasket rings(don'tknow what they are called!), but do they go over these copper rings, or do the copper rings get replaced by the new ones...
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    My chain is too long, can I shorten it??

    Bought me a chain which was SUPPOSED to be for my model, I tried to fit it today, and it's too LONG!!!!! The rear wheel is about halfway in the axle holders, and I have an 18 tooth front sprocket, I think the rear is standard size, well I haven't changed it, so I assume is't original( I...
  14. Airwolfie

    Confirm front disc specs

    I have a 81 US special, but the front wheel is off I don't know what. I want to get thinner and slightly larger discs, so I need the specs for the disc. This is what I THINK is right: Inside Diameter: 64 mm Bolt Hole Circumference: 80 mm Bolt Hole Qty: 6 Bolt Hole Size: 80 mm Outside diameter...
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    Sealing off your petcock

    I have an aftermarket petcock and tank, so it's not like the original. It has a 3/8" thread slightly tapered, so it tightens as you screw it in. My question is, do I have to add anything to seal it off? Or will the thread seal itself? Me and Dave were discussing this last night. I'm thinking...
  16. Airwolfie

    20 things your kids will never learn or understand!!

    20 things your kids will never learn or understand. 1. The relationship between a pencil and a tape. 2. They will never know the white fear you felt when you realised that you weren't kind, you didn't rewind the VHS you just handed back to the video store. 3. The art of recording the...
  17. Airwolfie

    Hugh's Handbuilt

    All I can say is he really CARES for his customers! I have had some issues with the Clutch kit off him(not his fault I may add!), and he has been a true man to his promise, the customer comes FIRST! THANK YOU Hugh!! This really does encourage me to support him and others like him even...
  18. Airwolfie

    Old bike picture thread!

    As XSLeo has requested this, and I think it's a great idea, I want to start this thread up for OLD bikes. Anything I think pre -'s should be acceptable, UNLESS you have a later bike with family in the photo. The older, the better! I'll start............ My granddad on his(unknown at the...
  19. Airwolfie

    Can you indentify this motorcycle???

    This is a picture of my Granddad on his motorcycle! A little bit of what I know, He bought this when he was about 26 years old, I THINK that would be around 1946ish, not too sure as he passed away when I was very young(and I'm 40 now!) This is in South Africa so I don't know if it's a...
  20. Airwolfie

    Carb boot fitting problem!!!

    How de HELL do you fit these to the carbs??!??!?!??!??! I have been trying for the last HOUR to get ONE to fit, it's like it's too small!!! Tried to smear a bit of oil on them, but that didn't help either!!! PLEASE someone Help me!! I'm gonna throw my toys out my pram in a minute...
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