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My Black one arrived yesterday, I do however have a problem with it. It looks so nice that I'm now going to have to make the rest of the engine look just as good, many more dollars spent :doh: Great workmanship, well worth the asking price. :thumbsup:

Glad you feel that way, this build has inspired me to do something similar with my 77

I'll take a satin black/stainless hardware one please. PM sent

In the 4th picture down I see a black one at the back of the pile, do you have those for sale ?

That looks really nice, what handlebars and risers are you using ?

The one from 650 Central fits on the side of the motor, replacing the filter screen in the side cover. While the one from Smedspeed fits a modified sump plate underneath the engine. Hope I've explained it well enough.

I would like to install a spin-on oil filter on my 77 XS650, came across 2 options I like the look of. But does one location work better than the other ? http://www.650central.com/engine.htm http://www.smedspeed.co.uk/sumpfilter.html Thanks, Clive

Thanks for all the comments/tips, will keep an eye on the adjusters. After browsing the forum I see that there's quite a lot of sub standard aftermarket parts out there, starting to figure out who makes the good stuff. :thumbsup:

Picked up a set of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331370718747?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I was going to try the KEDO Flat Ball Valve Adjusters, but they wanted $55 for a set of two, so I'll see how these work out.

What make and size tires are you using. Amazing bike. Excellent workmanship. :thumbsup:

I'm sure someone's come across this before, but if not here's a set up for replacing engine seals without splitting the case's. $172.00 in US dollars. http://www.xs650.org.au/Traders/billroy%20engineering.htm

They've been on my radar since I first started riding in 1976, finally picked one up a month ago.

Cool, didn't know this was going on. I'll be there, need some ideas for the 1977 XS650 I just picked up. Will you have any of your seats on display ?

I'd also be interest in a set of the fins.

http://www.650central.com/carb.htm

I've been on plenty of message boards/forums, so I've developed a very thick skin. It's all just water off a ducks back. :thumbsup:

Sorry but I'm going with the Grump, Longer shocks and lower bars :bike:

Hello all, My name is Clive, live in Exeter, NH. Just picked up a 1977 XS650, $1300, runs and has a bunch of new parts on it. Lot's of potential I tell the Wife.

Never mind, found it. Was looking in the wrong section.

Saw a post the other day from a guy in CT with a fab/bike building shop, looks like he's the closest shop to me. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thanks, Clive