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So picked up my long awaited 75 650 from a local shop after a full rebuild including Rephased goodies from Hugh, PMA, and PAMCO ignition system with all the goodies from mikesxs. The shop test road the bike for a week and called me to pick it up today. About 10 minutes away from the shop I...
I'm looking at buying an xs1100 and am looking for a little guidance. The concerns I have from the post below id the mileage on the bike and the do it yourself work that has been done. It does look like the guy did a good job but would love some outside advice. Thanks...
I bought the pandemonium cycles bracket and a couple brembo gold line calipers off of eBay. I've been trying to test fit but in all the videos and pictures I've seen on pandemonium's website the mounting holes are on the bottom of the fork tubes whereas mine are on the top. I'm wondering if its...
One rocker arm seems stickier than the others. I have not removed the rocker arm yet because the plug was not budging but was hoping someone could help me trouble shoot the issue so that when i do get it apart I can know what to look for. Thanks!
I'm gearing up to tear down my 75 xs this winter to send the cam and crank to Hugh and to install 5th gear overdrive. While I'm in there ill most likely put in new gaskets and seals. Are there any tools I absolutely need to get the job done? I'm a noob and am planning on learning a lot during...
Wondering if anyone has an experience with the shinko tires from tcbros. I'm looking at whitewalls for my stock 75 xs. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I'm a little confused because my current tires read: 110-90-18 for the rear and 100-90-19 for the front. Tc bros. assured me their...
I have a 1975 xs, the engine is bone stock only recent modification is installing Hugh's new pipes. Now here is the issue: when the motor is hot it seems like the throttle holds open at certain rpms, no tach but usually around when I'm shifting. The weird thing is the throttle is fully closed...
I am looking at the enormous amount of information on these threads and I am starting to have dreams of Hugh rephrasing my motor and me highway riding without being scared to death that the motor is going to vibrate apart. But I live in Minnesota far away from Hugh. I'm wondering if anyone has...
Has anyone used these or something similar? Can Anyone speak to how well they work?
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-handlebar-parts-black-anti-vibration-bar-ends-23-96461.html
I have a stock 1975 xs650. Will the tires linked below fit my bike? I Have been doing tons of research and I have had a hard time finding concrete information on stock sizing and fit. Thanks
Front...
I bought a 1975 XS650 last year. I am brand new to motorcycles and after seeing the community that these little bikes have I knew I had to have one. I am not mechanical, I have done basic maintenance but I am not afraid to ask for help or pay to have it done right. I have been looking at Hugh's...