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Hi folks, I'm doing my second xs650 build and have a question about the charging system/battery. I have a Shorai battery, 12v, 14Ah, 210 CCA, 14A max charge rate. Question is, can I run a 200w charging system? I'm looking at one from Hughs Hand Built. Thanks, Pat

Has anyone put a Voo Doo Vintage Relic girder on their XS? I'm thinking about it and wanted to use the XS front axle and brake assembly. I have ok fabricating skills and wondered who out there has done (or attempted) this. Just don't want to get in over my head. Thanks.

Hi all, wondering if anyone has info on stock wheel/brake set up used on a springer. I seen two posts. One using new custom rockers, one a modified axle. any info or pics appreciated.

Does anyone know of a pre-fabbed 2 into 1 exhaust available for purchase?

Hi Everyone, So, I've got my 83 650 (with 34's) running pretty good, I'd say I'm about 95% happy with how's she's running but there is this last little 5% or so that's been keeping me busy tweaking it here and there. Lurking around this site I've seen how important it is to have those little O...

Heres the scoop. 500 or so miles on a new bobber build with just the basics for wiring. Hughs PMA, Pamco, E advancer, all new wiring done meticulously. Have about 500 flawless miles on it. Today it sputtered for a few seconds and then died completely. I did manage to re-start it but only to a...

I've been tossing the idea of putting some girder forks on my bobber. There are some out there for the Harleys but I haven't seen any made specifically for the XS, and modifying any are beyond my skills. Anyone out there know of a quality bolt on pair for the XS? Any fabricators out there?

I have an 83 with about 9,000 miles on it. Once in first I can work up through the gears fine, but when downshifting 2nd and 1st are really hard to find and sometimes it just wont engage. Any tips, tricks or adjustments are appreciated.

I cant seem to tighten the bleeder tight enough, every few days there is a slight bit of fluid around the fitting. Any help would be appreciated.

Hello everyone, I changed my clutch tonight and as I was about to put my cover back on I noticed a spring that looked like it was out of it's retainer. It looked similar to the kickstarter spring and how the kickstarter spring sits into the slots but this spring is up front on the gears. I've...

Is gasket sealer on the breaker housing gaskets a good idea? I just purchased new seals, gaskets and O rings and wondered if gasket sealer is a good idea. Thanks

Today I decided to change the breaker housing gaskets and camshaft seals. The right side had a O ring between the motor and housing, tucked right in there with the gasket. The left side had no gasket, Is this right? It was also leaking a little on the left side. Any help here is much...

The only thing not advanced here is me. I'm doing my first build and need some advice on the Pamco Electronic advance and/or the advance rod. My engine is an 83 and I will be doing a PMA too. Can anyone tell me which is best or which one do I need. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know if Ardcore is still in business. My emails and phone calls go unanswered. I don't have much money and spent what little I have on their hard tail. I ordered it back in April. So bummed

Hello everyone, I'm mocking up a wiring harness and had a question about the stock lighting switch on an 83 heritage. I'm trying to figure out the headlight wiring using a mix of the old harness into the switch - to new leads going to the headlight. It looks like power in to the switch is a...

I have a broken stud on the bottom of the forks - the one that clamps down on the axle. Any tricks to get it out? There is about an inch sticking out. I'll wait to get some replies before I try anything. Thanks.

Hi guys, gals too. I just finished building my front hub - ordered and installed new bearings and seals from Mikes - everything went flawlessly, almost... After installing the wheel it seems a little snug. It turns smoothly and there is nothing binding or making noises it just seems snug. I...

Trying to accumulate ideas for my first bobber build. So far I have it stripped to just a roller. I've been looking for tank that sits low but not so low I have to modify upper motor mounts. The high tunnel peanut caught my eye but looked like modifications (on mm) might be needed.... might be...

I'm thinking about getting the Ardcore DIY hard tail kit (2" drop). Also thought about putting an 18" rear and keeping the 19" front. This will be my first build and I was wondering if anyone had done this this wheel combination before? My question is will the bike sit high in the back? Thanks...

Hello everyone, My name is Pat and this is my first post. I just purchased a 1983 XS650 and plan on building a stretched and dropped bobber with maybe a board track vibe to it. I'm probably in a little over my head with this project so I searched around and found this site hoping to get some...