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  1. Mich75XS650

    1975 XS650 First Startup and Walk around

    Hi Jax, Yes, the tires are very old and on the list of things to replace. Too bad they don't make them anymore, I kind of like the raised white letters ! I wanted to see if I could even get it running before investing in tires. I want to remove the tires and polish rims and re-spoke eventually...
  2. Mich75XS650

    1975 XS650 First Startup and Walk around

    Hi Tim, Thanks, good idea, I'll run it and ride it awhile to see if rings seat in a bit. Your engine looks great, I like the black scheme with fins left metal. Did you polish your side covers ? I'm looking to try doing that myself.
  3. Mich75XS650

    1975 XS650 First Startup and Walk around

    Hi Mailman, Thanks for the compliments. The bike is titled as a 1975, I think most everything is still correct, but its hard to say since I'm no expert. I had to buy a used battery box and air-boxes. I made my own filters since new ones are like $80 ! The guy I bought it from had an additional...
  4. Mich75XS650

    1975 XS650 First Startup and Walk around

    I should note the tank is from a 1980 First image is how I got it. Paid $650 for it with a title Second is before paint and denting in the knee knockers, with 80's tank and side covers Third is stock tank after paint before stock decals put on. Mufflers are from ??? ... got for $10 at a local...
  5. Mich75XS650

    1975 XS650 First Startup and Walk around

    Thank you ... Heres a couple more pics. I did the paint myself ... using rattle cans if you can believe it ! But been doing it that way for years. Get my paint at Painters Supply and use their 2 part Clear with hardener ... in a can. Used a lace overlay before spraying the black ... old school...
  6. Mich75XS650

    1975 XS650 First Startup and Walk around

    Hello all, Been a member for awhile but this is my first post. Just finished a year long of an, on again, off again project. Bought the bike as ... "It ran when I parked it a few years ago" Can't believe I got it running with a bit of time, but not a lot of $$$ I had a video of it running but...
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