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    Front end/fork/ suspension fabricators for hire?

    do you have a sportster triple/fork set up ready for a xs head stock available forsale?
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    Wanted: suspension/fork builder fabricator

    I am looking for a fork/ suspension builder fabricator. I have a 1976 frame with a 1970 front drum brake. That I would like to have a reliable good handling fork and triple tree set up built For. Cafe build, so fork lowering would be required, mods to adapt the drum brake. Yes I want the...
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    Looking for a fork/suspension fabricator builder for hire

    I am looking for a fork/ suspension builder fabricator. I have a 1976 frame with a 1970 front drum brake. That I would like to have a reliable good handling fork and triple tree set up built For. Cafe build, so fork lowering would be required, mods to adapt the drum brake. Yes I want the...
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    Front end/fork/ suspension fabricators for hire?

    I am looking for a fork/ suspension builder fabricator. I have a 1976 frame with a 1970 front drum brake. That I would like to have a reliable good handling fork and triple tree set up built For. Cafe build, so fork lowering would be required, mods to adapt the drum brake. Yes I want the...
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    Recommendations front suspension builder

    I am looking for suggestions/ recommendations for a fabricator/suspension guru, to build me a front suspension set up. I have a 1976 frame with a 1970 front drum brake. That I would like to have a reliable good handling fork and triple tree set up built For. Cafe build, so fork lowering would...
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    What is it: 70 or 71 XS? Please chime in!

    I was able to get a new registration and title in my name through the lost title/vin process at icbc. So iam good to move forward with the restoration.
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    Fixing bend in frame

    And what about gigging the frame? Should I be concerned about it moving? Should I build some temp bracing or brackets to keep it all in place while preforming the repair and welds?
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    Fixing bend in frame

    That's what I figured. But how to I get the new piece of tubing in, with the plugs in place. Since both pieces of the frame are still attached and in place. Do I slide the slug up the frame tube, but the new tube section in place and try to slide the slug back in to the repair tube, via holes...
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    What is it: 70 or 71 XS? Please chime in!

    So..... looks like it is a 1970 or 1971!! XS1F Australian/European model. Wild how these bikes move around over the years making it's way to the west coast of British Columbia Canada.
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    What is it: 70 or 71 XS? Please chime in!

    Yes it's in ruff shape, but the engine seams to be in far better shape than the rest of the bike, it had unoriginal engine mount bolts and nuts installed very loose, engine was basically resting in the frame, I think the engine was removed and stored indoors while the rest of the roller sat...
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    What is it: 70 or 71 XS? Please chime in!

    Found it on Craigslist Langley BC, Iam in the lower mainland frequently so I check Craigslist down that way as well! Ya right on Okanagan XS650's!
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    Fixing bend in frame

    So I have a bad dent/bend in my frame,were the kick stand mount is welded, maybe the bike was pushed over on kick stand not sure. iam pretty handy with my welder just want some input on how to tackle this repair. Check out pics thanks!
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    What is it: 70 or 71 XS? Please chime in!

    So I found an old XS forsale on Craigslist. The owner new very little about it, just that it is a Yamaha, no paper work or title. This would be my first xs650 purchase so I don't know much either. Yes I ve looked up the chassis #, and frame VIN # on various sites. Narrows it down to a...
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    What is the average age of this group ?

    35 yrs old. Been riding since I was 10yrs. 1st bike 1980 Honda XR100, your could not kill that thing! Currently own 7 bikes, two of which are Yamaha XS.
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    Giveaway from MikesXS: XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (ends 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2017)

    Yup I could use this! 1970 xs1 barn find awaiting restoration!
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