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  1. phaedrus

    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Special 707 bore, Shell cam, Pamco, PMA, Mikunis...

    It is listed in the shop for $6500 with $1000 in wiggle room.
  2. phaedrus

    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Special 707 bore, Shell cam, Pamco, PMA, Mikunis...

    Hahaaaa- you're right! I am selling one of those too, and putting a Land Cruiser on BringATrailer all at the same time. There actually isn't a clist post for this bike because it is at that shop.
  3. phaedrus

    For Sale - 1979 XS650 Special 707 bore, Shell cam, Pamco, PMA, Mikunis...

    Hey Now! The time has come to sell my XS here in San Diego, CA. This bike was "Miss October" in the 2018 calendar. The bike is also featured on sale/display at a retro moto shop in Encinitas call Seawed & Gravel. They have it in the shop on display instead of out in the lot with the other...
  4. phaedrus

    Tire Recommendations? Daily Functionality, Vintage Look. 83 Heritage Special

    Continental Road Attack 3 alllllll day. Lots of sizes available and the fully radiated heat curing process leaves a tactile fade (rather than drop off) between durable highway center and stickier sidewall cornering rubber. Changed my bike 100% for the better.
  5. phaedrus

    2021 XS650 calendar *OFFICIAL* Thread - PHASE 1: Nominations - Through Sept 13!

    Well dang- lets just vote on the other 11 months after the Kawabunga build I 2nd that. GREAT camera work and lining up of the pipes, frame, lamp, bars- all of it. I know how hard that is. I''l second Triz50 as a fellow charcoal PC frame guy. Love the excel rims and fork conversion WITHOUT...
  6. phaedrus

    Looking for a 2 into 1 for 77 XS

    Oddly enough, I am using the headers from this kit (thanks again) but trying to sell the pipe and 2 into 1 collector. Every time I google this kit, I just find my own posts and this transaction!
  7. phaedrus

    Shell #1 timing specs

    I don’t want to hijack this nice thread of good cam timing info with my scope dope. Been working with Hoos on it for a while as most of my A/F gear came from him except for the pamco. I’ll push that convo into a new thread soon. Moving the timing around to where I wouldn’t normally think to was...
  8. phaedrus

    Shell #1 timing specs

    And hotdamn itelluwhat- rotating the timing plate so the FIRE and ADVANCE events happen before their marks on my reprinted Hugh's timing sticker seems to have cleared up that top end WOT combustion! I also swapped MikesXS paper filters for UNI foam units so my bad for changing 2 things at once...
  9. phaedrus

    Shell #1 timing specs

    I had to run out and buy Goldilocks bolts that were 30mm. It’s an awkward install even with ring ratchets, but my real issue was how chewed up the seal hole was from taking out the old one. Back on thread topic I can test some of the above theories now that it is off the lift. I’m starting...
  10. phaedrus

    Shell #1 timing specs

    Ah very wise! Clockmaker’s logic. I’ll dig through my purchase orders to verify that the cam chain is post 1974 but it seems my issue is elsewhere. I put the starter motor back on and the new seal was wrecked from the process before it ever saw oil. I even have a bike lift. Flipping it in it’s...
  11. phaedrus

    Shell #1 timing specs

    Thanks all for the feedback on this. timing work was delayed by a starter motor gasket that failed. That thing is a b*tch to address with the engine in the frame. Then I found a new Yamapuzzle where if the starter motor bolt is short enough to clear the swing arm and pass into its hole, then...
  12. phaedrus

    Shell #1 timing specs

    Hi All in this old but ever relevant thread- I too have a shell#1 cam from Gary Hoos and am having a helluva time getting my top end combustion right. I am running way high on main jet trying to carb my way out of this but not getting there. Anything up around 5800 rpm and WOT the combustion...
  13. phaedrus

    2018 Calendar Proofs (PRE-SALE LINK)

    That's what they're after now- it's you. I'm sure everyone has seen all the XSR700 USA launch videos with the super clean XS1B featured throughout. Idiot kid should ditch the $600 roll top bag he bought with dad's trust fund money and take the damn desk job so he can maybe learn to do things...
  14. phaedrus

    2018 Calendar Proofs (PRE-SALE LINK)

    Has Yamaha contacted you about a job yet?
  15. phaedrus

    Comment by 'phaedrus' in media 'Motogadget Motoscope Mini Inlay'

    Just happened to be at 555 miles since the Motoscope install. The Yamaha badge is a magnet that is why it is crooked. Not because I am an idiot. Other things indicate that I am an idiot more accurately that the placement of this badge.
  16. Spray In The Face

    Spray In The Face

    HHNNNNGGGGG Spray it all in mah FACE!!
  17. SprayLight

    SprayLight

    At the new bay side park in Little Italy San Diego taking calendar shots between cop visits.
  18. Motogadget Motoscope Mini Inlay

    Motogadget Motoscope Mini Inlay

    schweeeeeet skeet skeet skeet
  19. Motogadget Motoscope Mini Inlay

    Motogadget Motoscope Mini Inlay

    The Posh control switches are too delicate for actual highway riding.... but all is forgiven when you operate the rightmost momentary button that scrolls through the menus on this elegant instrument.
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