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I recently hardtailed my '82. I am selling it with all of the parts from the original bike as well as all of the parts needed to complete this build, to include new headlight, taillight, wiring kit, 2.2gal gas tank, petcock, grips, throttle assembly, clutch lever, gas cap, etc. I am sure there...

Decided to throw some pics of my first xs build up here. Actually it is my first bike. Always messed with old cars. Now as a result of this site, I have the need to delve into the 650 world head first. And I will take this opportunity to go ahead and apologize now, as I am sure to pepper you...

anyone have any recomendations for getting a disk brake on the rear wheel of my '82? Is there a conversion kit? or a rear tire from another bike with a disk i should seek out? I am running only a rear brake and feel like maybe I should at least upgrade the one bike i will be counting on. thanks

Just about to cut the stock frame of my 82 to prep for the attaching of a hardtail from g&l. Just wondering if I just try and figure it out up against the frame or is there a specific measurement or place to make the cut on the stock frame? Other wise I am just going to cut it with room to...

Just wondering if it is a MUST to tig weld the hardtail. I have worked with a few buddies who mig welded theirs, and they came out fine, but I am reading on here so many people who blast weld jobs that arent tig welded. Just wondering cuz I have a great Mig setup, and dont want to deal with...

So i know NOTHING about electrical systems of any kind. I am in the midst of a chop bob of an '82 xs, and am running the bare minimum. I will have the head light, tail light, and that is it. That said can anyone tell me what all i need? I bought a chopper wiring kit from centech. Should...

So I have decided to run with just the rear drum brake on this build of my '82 XS. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the brake light to work? I assume it was wired to just the front brake handle, which I am no longer using. The only thing I can think of is some kind of switch that is...

I am sure this is a dumb question for many of you. But I am in the process of hardtailing an '82 xs, and have about 5 inches of stretch. That said, the original drum brake rod wont quite reach the wheel anymore. Any suggestions? I was hoping to just buy a longer one, not sure where to even...