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    For Sale - 1975 XS650 Cafe Project+1982 XS650 Parts-Bike

    For your consideration, I am offering my 1975 and 1982 XS 650 as a package deal. The 75' has a title but the 82 doesn't, the original owner couldn't find it when I purchased it. What prompted me to sell my bikes is that I just don't have enough shop space to properly complete the build I...
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    what other hobbies do you have?

    my biggest hobby is procrastination. Seriously though, I enjoy collecting old firearms in bad condition, the worst the better. I especially enjoy guns that have pieces or parts that are broken or missing. I find the challenge in making the repairs and restoration to be most exciting. The best...
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    Mad about Billy Lane.....

    I think you're right pratstyle, and as a vet I appreciate his efforts. I just feel that the pages of Ironhorse could be better used to feature other talent that has not killed a fellow bike rider because of poor judgement. He is serving time and I hope he can clear his consience. I imagine that...
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    Mad about Billy Lane.....

    I don't personaly hate the man, but his actions. Getting propelled into the spotlight like he did was, I'm sure very demanding and hard on him but he killed a man while in a drunken stupor. He is in a way redeeming himself by teaching inmates how to weld and work with metal but it should not be...
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    The "Jap Crap Kid" to the rescue

    Now hold on fellas.... I'm not trying to defend the Harley riders..or should I say the Johnny come lately's... there's no defending ignorance. There is a vast group of HD riders that appreciate Jap bikes not because most of them folks learned to ride on them but because most of YOU ride them...
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    Pamco blown!!!!!!!

    I really hope you get your bike figured out. There's a lot of folks that could benefit from your experience/issues. I know you will recover from this. Please don't forget to post your findings. And remember: The only easy day was yesterday!
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    Mad about Billy Lane.....

    Good afternoon all, I was just wasting a few minutes at the local magazine stand and picked up a copy of Iron Horse. While thumbing through I came across a story of a motorcycle build in a prison. The builder was Billy Lane. They didn't mention his last name and he looked different with a hair...
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    Some of you are going to call me crazy!! Dual master cylinder

    One other solution to this, although a bit unrelated to this topic is to mount the master cylinder like that on a BMW R series bike. The master cylinder is mounted underneath the fuel tank on top of the back bone and manipulated by cables like a mechanical system. I never figured out why...
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    To Kick (only) or Not to Kick (only)

    What's up Bill. It's 22-23 june, plenty of time to sort my bike out.
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    horse magazine "smokeout".....anyone?

    I just found the website and the dates are June 22-23. I'll see you guys there...
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    Some of you are going to call me crazy!! Dual master cylinder

    If I'm understanding your question correctly, I'll attempt an answer. Your front brakes require X amount of fluid displacement to actuate the calipers correctly. If you combine both front and rear wheel caliper displacement you will definitely need a bigger master cylinder. As another member...
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    Some of you are going to call me crazy!! Dual master cylinder

    I've often thought about implimenting a proportioning valve. I was hoping to eliminate the master cylinder at the handle bars for a cleaner, less cluttered look. One day I hope to get started on a bobber with a minimalist appearance and rerouting everything through the handle bars. I will be...
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    To Kick (only) or Not to Kick (only)

    My present ride (61 FL) was only offered with a kick start-only feature. ReycleBill and I can assure you that it was a pain in the a$$ to get it started after we installed a new set of points. I recently found the intake boots to be worn and loose causing a lean mix and increasing the difficulty...
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    horse magazine "smokeout".....anyone?

    Does anyone have the actual dates? I know I won't have my 650 ready but I do have an alternate bike. I hope Recycle Bill feels like going so I won't have to ride down there alone...
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    Cafe racers on TV?

    I guess it's just entertainment for the masses. The average joe doesn't give a damn about building a special bike from himself when he can simply go to a showroom and get something new. I must admit though that it's fun to watch folks on TV working on something I can relate to. My own cafe racer...
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    Cafe racers on TV?

    What???? Where the hell have I been?? I need to get out from under my rock more often.
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    Cafe racers on TV?

    (If this topic may already be covered so please excuse my ignorance.:D) While sitting around in the morning a few days ago, I happened to catch a TV show on the Discovery channel about cafe racers. At first I was thinking it was a re-run of American Choppers but through shear boredom I decided...
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    Any Traditional Muzzleloader Shooters?

    Good evening gents. This past Christmas was a good one for my son. He got a surprise cap and ball pistol. I found a little gun shop about a half hour from home. Earlier this year I stopped by with my son and he noticed in one of the display cabinets two BP pistols, each in their separate display...
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    Finally Got a Milling Machine

    The mess has begun..... The mill got a good cleaning and lube job and was wired in and is good to go! Now I need to find a better vacuum to keep up with the mess. The only one not excited is my big helper. Here's the mill in it's full glory. This is what I came up with to power it up...
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    Welder advice

    +1 on searching on Craigslist...... I was in the same boat as you about 8 years ago. I was getting tired of having to pay for simple welding jobs and at the time I had minimal experience welding. I decided on buying either a Hobart or a Miller 135 amp 100v mig welder. While saving up for one or...
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