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Just about ready to order a new set of spoked wheels for my ’80 Special, but I'm still undecided about the rim widths. From my research, the following widths appear to be reasonable upgrades for 100/90-19 and 110/90-18 tire sizes: - 2.15" front and 2.5" rear - 2.5" on both ends Are there any...

Been working on a fork overhaul and it turns out my stanchion tubes are in worse condition than expected. I suspect it's not worth cleaning and filling the corroded areas, but would like some other opinions. Pictured are the worst sections from each tube. Some loose material was removed from...

I'm looking for sizing and performance feedback from anyone running Avon AM26 Roadriders – particularly on a Special... After a bunch of reading, it's become clear that labeled tire sizes can vary a great deal from the actual measurements. Avon's apparently run on the wide side. My primary...

Wondering if anyone has tried out EBC semi-sintered pads on their XS? Found some decent reviews on heavier cruisers (quiet, positive braking, good feel etc), but I haven't heard anything about older (and lighter) bikes like the XS. They seem to offer a good balance between sintered pad...

Picked up a couple nice tanks this weekend at the Paris National Rally in Southern Ontario. A red & white one, which I believe can only be from a 1972 XS2, and an unidentified brown tank... From my research, it looks like it may be a faded Cinnamon Brown tank from a 1974 TX650A, however the...

Could anyone confirm the thread size and pitch for the bleeder screw on late model calipers? I'm fairly sure it's an M8 x 1.25mm, but don't have proper measuring tools on hand to verify. Thanks

As part of a brake system overhaul on my 1980 Special (caliper and rear master cylinder rebuilds + new stainless steel lines), I'm looking to replace the front master cylinder with a smaller bore model. This is my first motorcycle and since the brakes were shot when I purchased the bike, I have...

Hello! I've been a member for several months, but this is my first post! Got my 1980 Special back in May and have been (very) slowly cleaning it up. The bike had been sitting for about 26 years, so there is a lot of work to do to get it running again (carbs are a work in progress). Learning a...