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After that waltz, which I enjoyed, I might go a different direction. There is a motor in the bike now, complete and runs. I think what I might do is pull and rebuild the motor that is in it. This would have a few benefits for me and give me the experience to build the number matching motor...

Thanks for the info about the paint, I was debating having it blasted again, now I am seriously debating it. I am sure my powder coater can do it for a good price. Based on the condition of the rest of the bike, I don't really trust anything the PO did. I plan to read both the manuals tonight...

That's a good eye you have there, yes the strip was in the box. I thought from reading around here it was the tensioner that was the problem. Now, I see that deadchef picked that up too. I will probably leave the tensioner, thanks for saving me some money. I will be doing some reading up on...

5twins, thanks for noticing the front cam chain guide, I will add Part #05-0006 from Mikes to the list. With everything painted I can't tell what's worn and not worn. After reading about the part it sounds like there should be plastic on it. I will probably get the cam chain tensioner too...

I have an 81 XS650 that I picked up last fall. The previous owner made it look good, but mechanically needed a lot of work. I have most of it done and got it running. The bike came with a different motor in it, the original number matching motor was pulled with the top end off of it. The...

I just wanted to give a quick update and another big THANKS to Jayel for the door prize. That schematic really helped. I found an open ground, a bad flasher, and a short in the handlebar switch. The 552 flasher did the trick for a few bucks. I now have the bike ready for inspection. Now the...

I should add that in PA the class is free and they provide bikes and helmets. You have to have your permit, which is an easy computer test. If you pass the MSF class you get your license. I took the class and had my license before I even bought my first motorcycle. The other option is to go...

It is not required in PA. Actually the state is just now changing the permit law. You used to be able to just renew your permit and never get your license. I think ABATE is pushing that the MSF becomes a requirement for younger people to obtain their license. My wife and I both took the...

Thanks jayel, that's much better than what I have in the 2 books that came with the bike. I will be spending some more time on it tonight. Johnt3, thanks. The Road Star is a great bike, it's a silver edition so it looked nothing like that when I bought it. It screamed hot rod to me so that's...

Hi all, new here from Hummelstown, PA. I picked up an 81 XS 650 last November for $600 with a spare motor and lots of extra parts. I have been looking for a good deal on one for years and was excited to finally find this one. I currently have 4 Yamahas. I also have an 03 Road Star, a 98...