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  1. MVLUV

    Mailman’s XS2 a full on restoration

    Bob/Duke, So happy to see the outcome and the smile on your face. I would also like to thank you for taking the time to document and detail the process. MV.
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    I'm still cruising around the same area. Make sure you flag me down if you see me again.
  3. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    I think I have changed my primary suspect to the cam chain tensioner. With the original tensioner I would have an intermittent advanced spark as indicated by the timing light. Now with the new tensioner it is consistently bang on the mark.
  4. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    Bit of an update on the old girl. Once the house was done we moved back in and I couldn't wait to tear into the engine. While waiting I purchased a NOS later model cam chain tensioner and new exhaust valves. While the head was off I helicoiled the threads in the lower head. Touch wood she has...
  5. MVLUV

    Mailman’s XS2 a full on restoration

    Have spent the last week reading your thread, thanks for the in- depth detail and comments. Really enjoy being along for the ride.
  6. MVLUV

    Vintage Bobber Build Thread

    Hi Phil, I like where this is going in regards to the pics. I'm interested in the frame when its available. Cheers Craig.
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    Have had a set back with the old girl. We are doing a major reno on our house at the moment so we have rented a place a couple of klms away. I trailered the bikes to the rental and as I rode the TX up the driveway it stalled and stopped with a loud clunk. This clunk I have heard before..... It...
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    I have read some road tests done on release and they stated it was good for the ton. I have had mine to an indicated 130 kph. I have changed the gearing to a taller ratio and have some high performance PVL coils waiting to go in when I have the time so I think a top speed run is on the...
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    With regard to the head, if I ever take the engine out again I would heliciol all the threads on the bottom half of the head for a little more tension. Your's looks great by the way
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    Fortunately you can split the cam chain and reset cam timing with engine in frame. Touch wood mine has been oil tight for 4000klms.
  11. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    Looks like a great original example. As mentioned they are prone to oil leaks and cracks in the head. However with good preparation if rebuilding, such as head skimming and quality gaskets, and a re-torque after 500-1000 klms they can be oil tight. They will need more time to check valve lash...
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    Sure is. Make sure you say hello if you spot me again.
  13. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    That was probably me. I live in Taringa, near the Gailey 5 ways.
  14. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    As shown in the above photo there is only a small cut out of 15 degrees or so. When this window is clear and the optic receiver "sees" the transmitter the coil discharges and emits the spark. while blocked the coil is charging which is the dwell time. The problem I had was, clearing one beam...
  15. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    After getting stranded about 100 klms from home I decided to go to electronic ignition. I did like the concept of staying as original as possible however the benefits are a convincing argument. Ever since I have had this running one of the points sparked significantly more than the other. New...
  16. MVLUV

    barn find - n00b with his first bike

    I was in your situation 18 months ago, owned several late model bikes but never done any major work on them myself. Now I have a restored and running bike that means more to me than any other bike I have owned. Don't be intimidated by the whole project, break it down into individual tasks with...
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    Original cover NOS cover while I was in there I also replaced all 4mm screws securing points as they were well and truly flogged.
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    AUS TX500 Resto

    One of the things that was down the priority list early in the build was the timing or points cover. The one on the bike was pretty sad as it had taken the full brunt of a lay down at some stage in its life. I had been searching on and off since December 13 for a reasonable replacement. All the...
  19. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    Cloudsurfer thats a great result. Do you plan to get it on the road and restore?
  20. MVLUV

    AUS TX500 Resto

    Not much to up date with apart from a few odd jobs. The flasher relay went so went with a higher rated jobbie and since the whole bike is run from a single 20A fuse, I decided to feed indicator circuit with a separate fuse. Obviously one thing to discount when the time comes to fault find...
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