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Hey guys, I ended up just going with the starter delete plug from mikes xs...I really wanted to figure out the freeze plug route, but i just sold my other bike and with it starting to get warmer i gave it to just doing it the easiest way so i could get riding. All in all the kit from...

Kevski i agree and understand what you're saying. If i cant do the job with the freeze plug in a complete and proper way then i will absolutely purchase a block off kit (probably from TC Bros, i've been really happy with all of my interactions with those guys so far) but i would like to give...

Thanks for all of the info guys. Glad to see that there is a bit more to it than i initially thought. Makes me feel better about it not going smoothly my first try haha Id like to get the freeze plug process down, i hope to be building a few more of these engines this way in the future...

Yes i'm trying to get it in from the inside of the starter housing. Thanks for the tip about the block of wood.

Hi everyone, I am in the process of deleting the electric start on my 82 Heritage Special I have read every thread i could find on this subject before posting this one. I have the correct size freeze plug 1 53/64", i know that mikes xs and tc bros both sell block off kits, but based on...

How did you end up liking this setup? Im shopping around for the right set of DS tires for my XS and at the moment im leaning this way. Thanks!

Thanks for the info!

Hi everyone, I know that this has been covered briefly before but i was wondering if there may be any new information out there on this subject. I am currently looking to put a set of dual purpose tires on my 1982 XS650SJ. It has already had a good bit of modification done to make the bike...

Leo you dont happen to have any pictures do you? What sort of adhesive did you use to attach the magnet to the rotor? Thanks

My apologies Gary, i was a little frustrated after being up for a long time working on it last night. Im going to pick up some magnets today and give it a go. I will definitely take pictures and let everyone know how it goes.

Hey everybody, so a couple months ago i bought a 1982 xs650 from my boss (i work at a very small motorcycle shop outside of Atlanta) the bike cosmetically was a little off, but it ran amazing. Only about 9000 miles and started first kick everytime. I came to realize this week that my rotor is...