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  1. motormike

    Sellers remorse (insert sad face here)

    ..... Tomorrow a guy drives up from Iowa.. picks up a Cb450 Honda I got it a couple years ago. Last ran 1988.... got it running.. new master, rebuild caliper and then sat it aside... " I'll get back to it... later.... " Put my 68' BSA Lightening on consignment at a local shop.... going...
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    FYI: DEEP !pockets required

    1914.... only known V twin model of this make. Made in St Paul Minnesota. Has been on this shelf for...over 30 years. It will be on the market in the spring... offers north of $100,000.oo I'm about $99,000.oo... short... May be a Go Fund me page... 😎
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    Chicken Lips ! Scored !

    Doing the happy dance ( relax, fully clothed ) ..... In great shape.... Since the bike (82' Heritage Special) is all black with new powder coat and body paint.... I may have to have these smaller covers painted to match.... I'm think'n about add;n a sticky Velcro to the back of the cover and...
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    Just a FYI ....

    When I remove the brake rod assembly.... . the grease is ... old.. hard.. and there's usually sand and grit... I pop on an " O " ring.... light coat of grease... insert assembly... then another " O " ring... slide brake lever on just enough to touch the rings.... secure.... I did this to this...
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    Old School Shop

    https://www.facebook.com/reel/2270950576438082 This is about the only place in the metro that will work on.... " OLD "... Had them order and mount tires for my 82' Xs two-wheel money pit. Run by younger guys so myself and buddies try and support the shop. At times I'll swing by b...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - Xs side cover Aka.. look'n for chicken lips

    1982 Xs Heritage Special ... the left side smaller cover... I have the right side. Photo Showen ... I could just leave those goofy mounting plates off and run without the covers..... but if I can score the item then I'll use them...... Thanks 😎
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    Replacement for Ignitor box

    Can't seem to locate the correct ignitor box for my 82' Special ... what I have is one that has been modified with no blue tag... corner cut off and plugged in... it works... but I'd like to get the correct unit... I see Mike's Xs sells a Eletronic igitron..... would this be a good...
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    FREE Xs

    ring ring " Pentagon Major Confusion " .... yeah , Major, want a 75' Xs ? " .... Nope.. got three 650's .... it's free.... ,,,, Still don't need it... but I know a guy ... So, I call Patina Pete.... he's stoked... has several Xs units... none are in good nick....there's a...
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    BONEYARD ..... Breakers for you across the pond guys

    Today I hit the local cycle graveyard... " Sport Wheels ". On the off chance they'd have a ignitor box for my 82' Xs. I forgot to check if I needed the 6 or 7 prong unit... I think 7. Last time I visited the spot.... about 2 years ago... they had a couple of rolls lined up of Xs650's... 40 or...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - Ignitor Box

    1982 Special.. ignitor box needed... thank you😎
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    Heritage Special Lower Side covers

    I have a fellow who will make these cover plates found on later model Xs Specials. I've had him make replacement rubber-plastic bits in the pass. But to make the molds... etc etc.... he'd need an order of at least 20...... So... how many Special owners would want a set.... I think about...
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    The 2024 Dick Russell Memorial Ozarks Rally Mountain View AR May 8th- 12th

    Q: What are the dates for the 2024 Ozark event.. ? Thank you :) A: The 2024 Dick Russell Memorial Ozarks Rally is confirmed for May 8-12 There was some confusion May 8th to the the 12th Wednesday through Saturday night are the dates.. You may wish to stay Saturday night and leave Sunday AM...
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    Sold / Found / Inactive - Side Covers

    Pair of side covers for a 82' Special.... black, platic...." Heritage Special "... with good tabs and such... if they need a paint.. that's ok... saw a few on ebay... but I'd rather work with fellow 650 folks.... thank you 😎
  14. motormike

    Dampers.. dampener's .... rubber thingies

    I emailed several vendors about the rubber-foam dampers for the gauges on my 82' Xs.... mine are falling apart.... so far I've heard back from... No one.... I'm try'n to have all the various rubber bits on hand for when the frame comes back from powder coat. The rubber bushings with...
  15. motormike

    Look'n for....

    A guy named Ram Hilly and his cohort .... Shannon Oneil .. got the lead on Ram on this site from a member Thanks
  16. motormike

    Advice... opinion

    Need new wiring harness for my 82' Special.... has anyone used the Mike's item... ?. I got one from Mike's for a different client's bike and it... kind of fit.. different colored wires.... Thanks 😎
  17. motormike

    Wanted - Cover

    Seems these are one of the first things that gets tossed or lost..... I need the left side... 82' Special.... I have a guy who makes rubber and plastic parts.. has bailed me out over the years... you can send the pieces... and he'll make the piece.... soft or hard rubber... Thanks 😎
  18. motormike

    35 cents for every dollar ....

    This is my 82' Special.... had it for a few years .... sold it to Joe College kid... (first bike).... it developed electrical gremlins... bought it back.... bought one new in spring of 83'. Decided to strip it down... go full restoration.... powder coat.. etc etc.... not much chrome on...
  19. motormike

    Shop Day ....

    Yesterday we finished up a 75'.... we did it for a guy a few years ago... it now had no charging... replaced rotor-stator... and the usual starter gear-spring. Also the left muffler near the side stand had rusted.. welded it up, looked good on the bike... Chrome shop wanted ... wait for it...
  20. motormike

    Valve Work ....

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