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My carburetors have the factory jet sizes right now, and I am wondering what size I shoud go up to? I have removed the air boxes and installed uni pods and have replaced my mufflers with these http://www.dimecitycycles.com/chrome-16-inch-red-tip-shorty-slashcut-muffler.html. So Main jets are...

I bought LED indicators for my bike because I could not get my hands on a high beam indicator for my headlight bucket and the Tach I'm running only has a slot for the signal indicator. So I found these LED's that looked like they would work and all I would have to do is install all three in the...

Does anyone know if it is possible to make a left hand switch for a '77+ work on my '73?

Does anyone know if the Grab Rail Part #68-6809 on mikesxs would fit on a 1973?

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to mount my short bullet style rear signal lights? The PO had cut off the tabs where the lights would have been mounted. Any ideas would help. Thanks

Today I engraved a small memorial to Justin Robert Delano, a close childhood friend and neighbor. Tomorrow (May 15) it will be 7 years since he passed away from a motorcycle accident. It's my first attempt at engraving so it is not perfect but he now will always ride with me like we did as kids...

Hey all, I picked up upper and lower brake hoses for my 73 from xs650direct and I am finding that they will not thread much. I can get the threads started but after about a turn and a half they stop. Am I missing something here or would there just be a bad set of threads causing a cross thread?

Hey guys, I am trying to find out where I can get the brake pipe that comes out of the caliper for my 73. The one that was on there was bent and cracked. Any suggestions? Thanks

Hey all, how hard is it to rewire a left hand switch from a '77 to work with the harness for a '73?

Hey I am hoping that someone has or knows of a restoration thread that has a lot of step by step pictures of a restoration? I sometimes struggle with learning by just reading but easily understand with visual help. If you could help a guy out that would be appreciated.

Need help finding out what gas cap will work on my 1973. The two caps I have are both dry rotted and don't have the push or key button to open them.

Hey all, I am wondering what gas caps fit the '73 TX650? Will the cap from a '74 work?

Any one know where to find paint that matches the original metallic flake blue for the '73 TX650?

Well I forgot to mask to mask off top of my steering stem on my frame before I got it powder coated and now need to remove said powder coating. What would be the best way to get the powder coat removed?

Hello all, I have a '73 TX650 that I am restoring and it's missing a few odds and ends. I recently found out that my neighbor has a '74 TX650 that is sitting in his brothers shop about 8 hours away and if I wanted it, all it would cost me is the fuel to go get it plus $100. So needless to say my...

When I got my "73 TX I was told that the motor was rebuilt, but it has sat since said rebuild. When I checked the oil there was just a bit on the tip of the dipstick but what was there looked like new oil. I am just wondering when I go to put the bike back together since I have pulled it all...

Any one out there use http://www.bikebandit.com/?

I am looking for a Decompression Tappet Cover for my '73. Found one on Ebay but seller does not ship to Canada.

Any recommended gas shocks for me? The factory shocks on my '73 are dead and I want to replace them with gas shocks. I'm 245 lbs and want something that would perform best for me.

Hey everyone, about a month ago a family friend gave me his old 1973 TX650 that he used to ride in college. It's been parked since he had the motor, clutch and trans rebuilt in '87. I'm starting to tear it down and clean it up. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on cleaning and buffing all...