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  1. pyroman

    Dammit!

    Yesterday, I changed the pads in My swamp cooler (evaporative air conditioner) to those blue-green type, thinking they might work better than the old cedar shaving type. Swapped it out, oiled the bearings, put a capful of bleach in the water, and turned it back on. It ran all day yesterday, and...
  2. pyroman

    My new 650

    I was looking for an XS 650 project bike and ran across this. Not an XS for sure, but the seller was motivated. Almost all original, belonged to an old man for the last 24 years. 15,000 original miles. i will tag and sticker it today. Starts easy, runs great! 1971 Triumph 650 Tiger.
  3. pyroman

    Rust in gas tank?

    If You have ever tried to get the rust out of a gas tank, You will love this product. A friend of mine turned Me on to it, and it is the greatest stuff.....RUSTECO www.rusteco.com. Simply remove the petcock and plug the hole(s), Pour in the RUSTECO to the top. Put the tank into a plastic tote...
  4. pyroman

    Happy Birthday , TITANIC

    RMS TITANIC was launched 100 years ago, today. Rest in Peace, TITANIC and all the souls aboard.
  5. pyroman

    79 Tracker finished

    I finally finished My 79, except for tires-I will be spooning on some Dunlop K-81"s, soon as the eagle shits.
  6. pyroman

    Royal Schmoyal......

    Am I the only one that is sick to death of hearing about the Royal Freakin Wedding?????Big Deal!!!!1 :banghead::mad::wtf:
  7. pyroman

    My Neighbors dog......

    So I'm workin on My bike in the driveway, and the Neighbors Dog keeps hatin' on Me. I just had to take the pic, I laugh every time I see it. Also His Brother dis-respects Me at every chance.....
  8. pyroman

    d'uh

    -The bike is on the lift with exhaust off, tank and fender is off, basically stripped down. I pulled the sump bolts per the manual, so I could service the sump filter. It aint coming off. What is holding it on, did the po glue both sides of the gasket? Suggestions? Big freaking pry bar?:shrug:
  9. pyroman

    Hey Guys

    I was just looking over at vft.org andf there are several XS650 for sale, if anybody is interested. That is where I found My street Tracker project.
  10. pyroman

    Tire question

    OK, will try this again. I am not happy with the tires on My XS Street Tracker, and am thinking of putting on some Dunlop K-70's. I think I remember hearing some complaints about handling with those tires, but didnt find it in a search here.I dont ride the bike very aggressively, mainly just...
  11. pyroman

    Stupid question # 1324

    My carbs are really funky looking. Clean, but funky, almost grenish-grey. I bead blasted the bowls, and they look good. Will they keep that appearance? I dont want to try to clear over, or paint. Any suggestions?:confused:
  12. pyroman

    Cadillac Ranch

    A Friend of Mine built this in 1974. More money than sense. Big Tourist attraction. He calls it ART. I call Bull-shit.
  13. pyroman

    Remember this?

    One more time...
  14. pyroman

    Will this fit My 79 XS650?

    I dont know if this will work, any sugestions?
  15. pyroman

    79 Tracker Progress.

    Trying to post pics, hope it works. So far, I have made some progress, bike runs great. I am not loving the yellow, added some graphics just to try to break up the yellow. I am going to downsize the side number plates, WAY down. Just picked up a much smaller Sportster headlight. Re-built forks...
  16. pyroman

    For Sale - 77 XS650 Tracker Project

    Clear title, two motors, one runner, one locked up. Frame has been modified for street tracker build, fresh black powdercoat. New paint on tank and XR750 tail section. New seat. LED tailight under tail section,new. Spoke wheels, 19 front 18 rear. Needs new tires. Original hardware has been...
  17. pyroman

    The Owners Manual said.....

    A few years back, Owners Manuals were translated poorly. My Buddy bought a Hodaka, and as We thumbed through the manual, one sentence really stood out. The Horn: When the passenger of the foot hove nto site, toodle the alarm melodiously,at first, if the passenger of the foot to avoid, toodle...
  18. pyroman

    Logo delete

    79 Street Tracker. I would like to fill in, or remove the YAMAHA logo on the right side case. I plan to PC the case black. Has anyone done this? Suggestions? I am removing all logos, just to make ask People ask the question. Thanks!:wink2:
  19. pyroman

    Ball and spring

    OK, where the crescent shaped filter inserts into the RH case on My 79 XS 650, the slotted screw was about to fall out of the retainer. How far is it supposed to push the ball and spring in? I guess this is the oill bypass? What keeps the slotted screw from working its way out with vibration...
  20. pyroman

    All legal now

    I am pumped today. Drinking My coffee, about to head out to the shop to reassemble My 79 XS 650. This is a bike I bought last month, already under construction. The PO had powdercoated the frame, and added a fg tail/seat section. Stock motor, no air filters. I powdercoated the lower fork legs...
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