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    245mm REAR discs with same fitment as OEM anyone ? ? ?

    [BHi peeps , I'm fitting a rear brake hanger off a Ducati to the XS and need a disc with a diameter of 245mm of which I've a few but all have a far larger hole size in the centre which would require an adaptor of some kind making up . So can anybody shed any light by either :- A / Give...
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    Latest problem with front end SWAP is speedo and brake issues

    Hi all Managed to press XS stem into gsxr yokes and got it all fitted , sorted steering lock , now I'm using XS wheels I'm having disc issues in that the Xs larger discs aren't big enough for the gsxr brakes . If I swap to gsxr discs I will have to adapt some mounts no doubt to suit XS wheel...
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    Will rear shocks designed for a heavier bike be ok on the XS ?

    Hi all I'm trying to choose some shocks with a longer travel of 360mm for my street tracker project but shocks of this length that will fit are designed for heavier bikes . XS650 is 200kg or so and the bikes that have these shocks ( YSS TOPLINE RANGE ) are about 260kg and these are adjustable...
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    One Fix Leads To Another Problem

    Hi all , So I've now sorted pressing the XS stem into the GSXR bottom yolk or triple tree for USA folk and now I need advice on a system for a steering lock as xs lock to lock tabs don't line up . Any pics would be extremely useful
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    Gsxr stem swap problem , need help

    Hi all Just pressed out the stem of my xs650 after much pissing about trying to take old weld off a rusty stem bottom , anyway got it out and when trying it gsxr bottom yoke or triple to USA folk it's not the same size hence the stem is baggy where as original is a press fit ? Around half a mm...
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    What bearings for gsxr 600 front end on xs650

    Hi all I am trying to fit a GSXR 600 front end the the xs but wondering which bearings I will need as GSXR bearings don't marry with XS bearing races , at £20 a pair I don't want 5 sets of useless bearings so I'm interested if somebody who has done this before can help ? Regards sparky
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    Did any of the Specials model come with dual brake calipers and discs ?

    Hi all I'm after putting an extra brake calliper on my special ( mag wheels ) and need a left side calliper , I know some of the standard models had twin brake setups but not sure if special did ? Callipers much match so If from a standard I guess I would need 2 callipers as I'm sure they...
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    How can I tell if my engine has been rephased ?

    Hi peeps , I have a question for all , I bought a project bike that's had an engine rebuild for sure , plus it's had a battery free ignition fitted but I wanted to check if its been rephased and need your help ! ! I can't contact the person who last had the bike so that's out of the question...
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    Gsxr front end question

    Hi peeps , just bought a gsxr750 USD pair of forks with yokes , I want to fit existing 19 mag to these forks and wondered if anybody has any experience with this swap ? I've ordered bearings to suit mag wheels with new spindle though I'm not sure if existing discs are usuable even with spacers ?
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    Where can I buy a tracker exhaust ?

    Hey peeps , anybody know where I can buy a street tracker exhaust from in the uk for the XS ? Tried eBay nothing doing , contacted Jemco I'm the States and never even got a reply and the Jemco style is what I was after !!! Anybody have any names , numbers ,
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    Anybody know if XR style seat fits original tank ?

    Hi chaps , just had my latests projects arrive being a 78 standard and a 80 special , I want to fit an XR seat to the special but not sure if it will match up with existing tank or if I will need to buy the XR style tank also ? Prefer to use existing as its in great shape
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    Anybody have any measurements or cad drawings for rear 19 wheel spacer

    Hi fellow fettlers , I'm after seeing if any of you nice people have any accurate measurements or CAD drawings for a rear 19 spacer kit as per omars site , obvious question " why don't you just buy one " well with taxes and delivery to uk will cost about $600 I reckon and I'm after 2 , where as...
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    Small speedometer suggestions ?

    [B]Hi all I'm after a small speedometer for the xs and a matching tachometer , must have a white dial and here's the bit I'm having trouble with - MUST BE IN MPH AND NOT KMPH , I like the drag specialities one but can't seem to find it with a matching tacho , here's the look I'm after...
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    What size Talon hubs and excel wheels for tracker ?

    Next issue to solve , I want talon hubs to fit to the XS for my tracker project but ain't a clue what's involved , I'm aware of the spindle sizes on the xs but do the hubs come with bearings in already or do I fit them to suit the spindle ? Will any 36 spoke rim lace up to a 36 spoke talon hub...
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    Handle bars question !!!!

    Hi all , can anyone confirm that the handle bars size is 7/8ths ? I'm after fitting renthal bars , the fatbars to be exact and wanted to know if anybody else has done this as I gather adapted bar clamps are neede ? Anyone know the best place to buy then ?
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    Xs650 US any good as a flat tracker donor bike ?

    Hi peeps , just been offered a xs650 US and not sure how these differ to a special regards a flat tracker project ?
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    Does drilling out Mag wheels cause any imbalance issues ?

    Word up to your mother Hi peeps , has anyone who drilled out the mags front and back has any balancing issues ? I'm mainly concerned with 19 inch front conversion fitted to the rear and I plan to grind off the raised text on the wheels which is the mag model and size info from when it was...
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    Are petrol/gas tank figments the same on special and standard ?

    Hi all , was on omars site looking for a tank for my tracker build even though I don't have a bike yet ( man thing ) and his tracker tank states it fits standard xs frame ? This states to me that the xs standard and special have different mounts maybe regards fuel tanks ? Think I've bought a...
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    Wanted - UK newbie needs first XS 650 can you help ?

    Hi all , UK newbie here ready to plunge balls deep into a flat tracker project but the problem is sourcing a bike worthy of converting , in the UK the bikes are either rot boxes or restored and silly money , come to think of it even the rot boxes are expensive !!! I'd even consider shipping one...
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    Newbie needs your help

    Hi chaps , first day on this forum but thought can't be a better way to get the info I need than off guys who have been there and got the t shirt . Anyway I'm about to buy a xs650 to convert to the much repeated flack tracker but my question is will a 1979 special be suitable ? I know the rear...
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