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I just powder coated my cylinders (never powder coated a motorcycle engine before) and this happened: I hung it up to cool off and the liners slid very smoothly back in place without any resistance. The cylinder is now cool and the liners seem to be firmly in place again. Is this...

I know this has been covered over and over again... But, I'm just looking for clarification on one point: How tight should the pivot tube fit in the swing arm bushings? Should I be able to rotate it by hand? I bought new brass bushings from xs650 direct, and although the pivot tube fit...

Quick question: I just installed my new wheel bearings. I used a large socket the same diameter of the outside race to pound them in. I did one side until seated, then I flipped over the wheel, inserted the spacer and pounded in the other one the same way. Once it was close, I used the front...

Hey guys, I was just installing my new All Balls Racing steering bearing kit... I was using a threaded rod with an old bearing race to press the races in place. Everything was going great, the top bearing seated perfect and the lower bearing was about 75% seated when I heard a crack. I...

Quick question: Is it OK to reuse wheel bearings after you have removed them and they are in good shape? I know their cheap, but every dollar counts!

I'm looking to restore the wheels on my '77. I have absolutely no experience at all with wire wheels what-so-ever. Basically, I was thinking I just wanted to go with the "black out" look. Black hub, spokes and hoop. What's the best way to go about this? I have access to sandblasting and...

EDIT: I already found one. Thanks!

I'm looking for a good book (or two) on suspension designs and/or how to set up the suspension to get the best handling out of classic bikes. Particularly interested in anything that can help me with an XS650. It seems like everything on amazon is geared towards to modern sportbikes...

Hi, I'm looking for the follow parts for my rear brake: Brake pedal Brake pedal shaft Brake rod with spring Drum brake lever Basically, someone swiped the whole rear brake linkage from my bike but left the drum brake itself alone. Thanks

Hi, I have a 77 X650 and need the following parts for the rear brake: Pedal, Pivot, Rod, Actuator arm I have a chance to grab these from an 81 XS400 special with rear drum brakes. Will these fit my bike?

Hey guys, I just bought a 1977 xs650, something that is a bit different for me as I come from a sport bike background, and I have some questions I'm sure some of you can help me with. The story is this bike has been in a barn since 1987 and was sold with the intention to be a parts bike. The...