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Just thought I'd put a build thread together. I'm hoping it will keep me motivated. It started of as a beautiful XS650 Special, which i'm now thinking i never should of cut up. which just need the engine rebuilt. Anyway like always i got sucked in to ripping it down and...

Hey Guys, I'm trying to rebuild my engine and i have come to a road block. :banghead: I have just removed my pistons and measured them and come up with 74.95mm in diameter. can someone tell me if this is the standard measurement of the standard piston. Mikesxs on tells me what mm over and...

Hello all, I know most of you already know what i'm about to tell you and there is probably countless threads like this but i don't care. Hughs Hand Built is the greatest motorcycle shop on the planet!!!!!! the people or person that works whether that be michael or hugh are true...

Hey guys just a quick one. when buying an aftermarket throttle assembly which one do i need???? http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-throttle-parts-black-side-exit-throttle-assembly-70-1053.html or...

Hello Guys, Can anyone give me some info on how you drill holes in the wheels like the attached picture? Sizes? How far apart? Does it effect the strength of the wheel itself? Could it handle the day to day riding on a cafe racer? I know its alot of questions so thanks in advance...

Accessories for Clubman Handlebars hey guys, I have just bought some Lossa Engineering Clubman Handlebars for the project and am wondering what throttle, clutch and front brake assemblies are good. I have seen some on dime city (including the OME ones), i want the blacked out look. Any...

Hi guys, I need to freshen up my motor and was wondering if the LA sleeve and wiseco piston set up is the best and most cost effective way to up the cc's??? Or is it better to buy a kit from mikes xs? alternatively i could just keep the standard cc's and maybe just put a little cam in...

Hey guys, Just about to order a PAMCO but i don't know which one... how do i know if i have CDI ignition or not? It's a 1980 xs650 Special i believe it was delievered to australia from the factory. Thanks

Hey guys, On the new bike i just got the Alternator does not charge enough to charge the battery back up as i only get about an hour of riding. I will need to obviously replace it, but will a PMA kit replace the alternator??? i will be running all the stock lighting and ignition. there are...

Hi guys, I'm Trent i'm from western australia and i have just bought a 1980 XS650 for a project. here she is: i hope the pic works. if not... http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/100/xs650z.jpg/ she is in need of a engine rebuild and is begging to be chopped up, Brat style i think...