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    MikesXS / XS650 Direct replacement seats...thoughts?

    Great Pete! Yea, this group is not only very informative, but entertaining as well. I spend much less time watching crap on TV now that I found this site. Enjoy visiting and learn something new every time I visit.
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    MikesXS / XS650 Direct replacement seats...thoughts?

    You are welcome. I need one too when I get some time. If I buy one now I will lose it before I use it! I have parts everywhere now that need to be installed before I worry about the seat stencil! Let me know what he says if you do contact him.
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    MikesXS / XS650 Direct replacement seats...thoughts?

    Hey Pete. There's a guy on fleabay that sells stencils. Just search under "Yamaha Rear Seat Stencil Vintage". I was going to forward you a listing, but I'm having trouble. I know he sells individuals and some 3 packs for dirt bike seats. You can check with him. His fleabay business name is...
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    Forum t shirts

    I'll buy a couple.
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    The original CoconutPete Dead. RIP.

    Yea Square. He was "Chet" in Weird Science - 1985. Rip.
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    XS650.com Patches

    LMAO DaveO! Great reply!
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    XS650.com Patches

    Anyone ever checked the feasibility of selling some small embroidered quality XS650.com sew-on patches like our friends at XS11.com? Profits (if any) could go toward the site. Just a thought.
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    Vintage Yamaha Rally 2017 (XS Southeast)

    Heard back from Charity at Iron Horse today. She said only a couple of the large RV sites are still available and they have water/power only, no sewer. Also, forget to mention the bunk houses are wide open for reservations at this time.
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    how am i burnin

    Here's a simple little tutorial.
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    how am i burnin

    Hey Tom, if you aren't familiar with how to tell by looking at the carbs, check on Honda forum and make sure you know which way is lean and which way is rich before you turn screws. Also, might want to put a small mark/scratch on carb body outside screw hole where you start as a reference.
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    Putting rubbers on

    Mine was 2/3 sincere.
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    how am i burnin

    Not too bad IMO. The insulator being blackish (carbon) looks a little rich or plug not quite hot enough. Tan electrode and light colored insulator is what you are looking for in the perfect world. I assume the white spots on the electrode is a reflection in the photo. Better rich than lean if it...
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    Putting rubbers on

    I always use dishwashing soap. It dries quick and your rubber won't slip. Of course, I've never had that problem.
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    Vintage Yamaha Rally 2017 (XS Southeast)

    Just made my reservations at Iron Horse. Spoke with "Charity". Very nice young lady. Anyway, she advised all semi-private rooms booked, a couple of 110 volt tent/trailer sites available, 2 efficiency private rooms available @ $119.95 per night, the Old Homestead Cabin available, and primitive...
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    Vintage Yamaha Rally 2017 (XS Southeast)

    For those who haven't been there, or care to see, there are some good GPro videos on the Tube of the "Tail of the Dragon". On the down side, there are several bad videos of accident scenes some morbid SOB posted. I don't care to see those.
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    Vintage Yamaha Rally 2017 (XS Southeast)

    Nice BBQ! Is that a TTR225 master cylinder? By the way Pete, I did a quick map quest from Detroit to Robinsville, NC and it was 593 miles via I-75. Not sure exactly where you are from Detroit or your route around the lake. Guess that would be the longest route for you.
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    Vintage Yamaha Rally 2017 (XS Southeast)

    I'm in. 240 miles from home. Can't wait!
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    Xs wannabe owner w/honda vlx

    Tom, not sure if your wheels are chrome, but the foil does work on chrome. Sometimes if rust is thick, I'll spay a little WD on first and let sit a while before using the foil and water. Scared to use deep penetrating oil. Not sure how that would work, but may be ok.
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    Xs wannabe owner w/honda vlx

    Sounds like you will be "hissing in the wind"! Check site and other sites for case polishing tips. I bought bunch of pads for drill last year, but I haven't tried them yet. As for chrome, a wad of aluminum foil dipped in water works miracles. I don't even use coke, just plain water. Coke is...
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    Xs wannabe owner w/honda vlx

    Had a good friend who bought a brand new 1980 XS1100LG "Midnight Special". Gold and black with "black chrome" pipes. After he had it about a year, one night I was working on my boat in my garage and he had a "few too many". He took my body grinder and started cutting on his pipes to get some...
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