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Back in the good old days we used mirrors that clamped around the handlebar, and we would mount them so the mirror was below the handgrips. It actually worked quite well, because your view behind was at waist level.

My son just got a 650 V-Strom, to replace his modern Triumph Bonneville. He hated the uncomfortable rock hard Bonneville seat. The V-Strom is reliable, comfortable, and with the windshield, good for long trips. Me, I'm seriously looking at the 1000 V-Strom, just for the bigger bang. I still...

Emz, If your brake light switch actuates from hydraulic pressure, you won't need the spring. That setup is so the switch won't over extend when the pedal travel increases as your brakes wear. Ken-N

Sturbridge MA here, no XS650 yet, but I'm always looking. I do ride a Buell, as does Gordon in Orange, maybe we can go slow so you can keep up :+)

You could try an old aircraft trick and spray a light mist of water into the intakes with the engine hot and running at part throttle.

How 'bout some pics of the Buell?

As a gun owner, I refuse to use Ebay or Paypal, the owner (same person) is a flaming anti-gunner.

I have a totally separate question, since you put a new steering neck on your frame, where are your frame numbers now?

Geez, 1982 heritage, my absolutely favorite year! Somebody messed with the engine though, it should be black, with the edge of the fins ground bright. I wish I lived closer, I would try to talk you out of it :+)

Here in Taxachusetts, you have to ID yourself and provide CCW as soon as the officer approaches. Plus, there is no "open carry" here, if anyone sees any part of your firearm, you can be charged with "Brandishing" a weapon.

Are you staying with the Dunlop K-70 tires? They give it a very classic look.

Two things, 1. Is it just an optical illusion, or is the front tire not centered between the forks? 2. Don't ride to Massachusetts, it's illegal here to have ammunition (empty cases are considered ammunition, even if they are damaged beyond use) unless you have a LTC, and Mass does not recognize...

Emz, Would the caliper have fit between the rear frame rails instead of on top? It would make a much cleaner install that way. Nice looking scoot, bye the way :+)

The XS650 has a prime position, Honda's SC650 has off/on/reserve with no prime :doh:

Another problem with vacuum petcocks, my son has one on his Honda SC650, if you aren't lightning fast switching the valve when the tank runs dry, you run all 4 carbs dry. At that point there is not enough crank in the battery to tun the engine over for 5 minutes to fill the bowls again, and you...

KVan, I remember trying to use the little snufflers like you have on a 350 Honda many moons ago. The poor beastie wouldn't rev over 5000 rpm with them in the pipes, they make a LOT of backpressure, and didn't quiet the exhaust down much, worst of both worlds, actually. I hope they quiet yours...

OMIGOD, a Hardley Ableson with real performance, awesome :thumbsup:

'99 Buell M2 45 mpg '09 Honda Civic Si ~30 mpg Both want hi-test :+(

Ummm, DaddyG, Indian Larry was killed when he fell of his bike during a demo :+(

Many moons ago I found a replacement seat cover for an XS650 at JC Whitney, I don't know if they still supply them.