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  1. YamadudeXS650C

    "Loose Bolts"

    I haven't flown in a plane since 1985. This is simply because I haven't had a good reason to do so. And I love to drive. But I'm ready to fly if a destination really calls to me. For sure plane travel is very safe (statistically speaking) but I must say I'm not encouraged by the recent Boeing...
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    "Unplanned Dismantling"

    Elon Musk seems to have a little problem with admitting failure. When his "Starship" exploded a few hours ago, the control tower announced an "Unplanned Dismantling" :laugh2::laugh2::laugh2::laugh2: and at the moment of the explosion, his staff in the control room all erupted into cheers and...
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    Rest In Peace Jeff Beck

    Jeff Beck has passed away. I've been a devotee since I was a kid. This is such a sad day. One of this earth's greatest guitarists, in my humble opinion. Yardbirds, early 60's, when Jimmy Page had joined briefly: Late 60's Jeff Beck Group: Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, Mickey Waller, Jeff...
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    Coupons

    I've always regarded coupons to be a waste of time. Online coupons seem to be the worst; dead-ends in my experience. Some of my girlfriends have regarded me to be stupid because of this attitude, but I just can't be bothered for this nickel and dime savings system. However, today my...
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    Log Splitter Seals

    I split my logs with a Harbor Freight 10 ton manual hydraulic splitter which I welded to a hand cart to make it portable. The seals are leaking, which is common in this machine whether you get it at HF or Home Depot under another name, and parts aren't available. I'm focusing today on the...
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    Motorcycle Show in Groton NY tomorrow - New Venue

    I have reported on this small local show before. One year 4 XS650's showed up, and vintage bikes form the largest group of attendees. New, better location this year in the main fair area. Groton Old Home Days. Tomorrow. Good weather. Be there. In 2017 my '76 took first in Class. However, it...
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    Repairing Pitted Fork Tubes

    The frigid season is truly upon us here in Central New York State, so its time to get wrenching full time. The first of the bikes to be wheeled into the warm winter workroom is my '73 Yamaha DT3 Enduro "backyard bike". I replaced the seals in the lower fork tubes last winter, but one of them...
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    Another FleaBay Headache.....

    I do a good bit of buying and selling on fleabay, but sometimes (like today) I encounter a headache transaction which makes me think of jumping off that ship. I bought at auction an expensive vintage Shure Model 55SW (1950's) microphone. It was broken internally (not a shipping/packaging...
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    '75 Charging Numbers

    I've had my '75 for 5 years now and it has always been a bit quirky in the charging domain, compared to my '76, '83 and '82 which give me consistent numbers on the voltmeter. The '75 is running and starting well, but the numbers concern me a bit. I'm interested in others' opinions...
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    What if your medical treatment was possibly killing you, and nobody told you?

    Well, that's the way it goes these days. Back on June 30th of this year, the FDA announced this: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people who use Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines and their health care providers that Philips Respironics has...
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    New Game! : Old Train Station Photo with your XS650

    I like trains Better yet, I really like Old Train Stations, and I hope to someday find one that I can actually live in 'til the end of my days. For a century or more, they were local hubs for the worldwide spread of people and civilization. And they held a special place in our stories...
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    INDYCAR is Back !!

    Life is beginning to feel a bit more normal, and exciting ! . . Indycar is back ! Tomorrow night at 8pm on network TV (NBC) the Genesys 300 will be running from Texas Motor Speedway. There will be a 19 year old rookie joining the frackus, Rinus VeeKay of Ed Carpenter Racing. I can't wait...
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    Post a Photo of your Dog

    Old Barns can be a superb background for a vintage motorcycle. Here is a new game: Photograph your XS650 in front of an Old Barn. In September of this year, if we get enough involvement, perhaps we'll take a vote on who posts the largest number and the most interesting photos. Remember the...
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    Post-Pandemic Cuisine

    Seems natural that during this time of social distancing and stay-at-home pressures that we focus more on our food. I've gained a few pounds...:rolleyes: Took a break from bike work just now for a lunch snack. Kale and chick pea soup with Indian spices, and brazed salmon on a toasted ciabatta...
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    Cooling the Alternator (??)

    Over the past 4 years or so I've noticed an occasional thread regarding cooling the left case. Example: http://www.xs650.com/threads/1980-xs650-wont-charge-battery.1156/ An XSJohn contribution So, I'm wondering what the current thinking is on this. . . .
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    1973 Yamaha DT3 250 Spark Plug Cap

    I'm in the midst of a resto of my recently-purchased DT3 250. I noticed today that the spark plug (B8ES) has the terminal screwed onto the threaded stud (by the PO). Kinda surprised me. The plug cap appears to be stock, and I sorta remember this style of cap from my 1974 DT360 I owned years...
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    Best XS1100 websites?

    I've offered to assist my riding buddy Gary with the restoration of his brother-in-law's 1981 XS1100SF which has been sitting for a number of years. He's got the Clymer manual , and he's now got my related knowledge of the XS650. He's asked me for a referral as to the best forums on the...
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    The Antarctic Snow Cruiser

    It is always fascinating to discover that some innovative vehicle once existed. Just now, I saw a video of one which I had no idea roamed the earth, and in this case, it actually roared through my neighborhood (a couple miles up the street, travelling on Cherry Valley Turnpike, or Route 20)...
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    What makes a Calendar Winner?

    It is Calendar Season ! So, what makes a Calendar Winner? I imagine that your list of potential "winning" qualities is as long as mine. Long, hard work in the garage. Attention to detail. Creativity. ....and so on. I'd like to mention just one aspect of my own interest, a photographic...
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