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The "pitting on the tubes" question was NOT from me .

Have you tested them? Alan Keach 523 W. Alabama St. Florence,Al 35630

My XS650 just clicked when hitting the start button.The bike has been sitting for 2 years... I removed the starter and it won't turn by hand.Should I be able to turn the starter by hand?

I am interested in a starter

No problem!! I just appreciate you letting me use your bike. Joni still talks about that ride ,it meant a lot to us to able ride together in Wisc.,Thanks again. The ferry ride was the icing on the cake....Al

I'm glad everything turned out OK.....Al

What did you say!!!!!!!!!!!!

No.....Al

I once went to an Open House on a Sunday in San Jose,Cal ,Not a cheap neighborhood. The neighbor across the street was tuning his open headered dirt track car!!!! I figured there must have been some Bad Blood going on there!!!!

Sounds like you are getting there. That bike was a strange mixture of "That's Cool" and "WTF"!!!!! That was WAY too much bike for Joni and me!!!! Joni Loves her new XS650.....Al

Thanks Gary!! the 1977 looks and rides like a "new" XS650. Great job!!! Joni Loves her new XS650. I think it worked out well for both of us . I am looking forward to seeing what you do with The Red Monster. It would have been a waste to leave it with me, you, on the other hand...

I'll pm you when we get home. .....Alan

this thread may help.......Al http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27745

You are correct, of course,My bad! I will use that on my other bikes that do have rear disc brakes. Thank-you for the tip!!....Alan

You're right Dirty Dog!!!!!!!!!!! Let me rephrase that: I'm too much of a pussy to ride a hardtail at 60 years old :D ....Alan

Thanks XSLeo ,sounds like the best way to go for me since it's just a runner. I'll do the rear brake also..Alan

Same goes here if there's anything I can do to help let me know......Alan

I can say that I love every bike that is owner built. Should anyone care what I think about their bike.... NO!!!! The owner is having fun/it's his bike and that is what this is ALL about. I'd be building a hardtail/bobber if I was young enough to ride it!!!!!!....Al

I don't think Aluminum is magnetic, unless your a scientist......Al

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