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    Giveaway from MikesXS: XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (ends 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2017)

    one of the few pieces I haven't upgraded so far. With a PMA and digital ignition my big bore should dial in a bit better and lighten up a hair more.
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    How many bikes does one need?

    3-4 vintage, a couple chopper/Bobbers,a tracker,a cafe, a race bike, an enduro, a bagger and a trike. And a few projects going all the time. If this is a disease, then I guess I'm stage 4. Lol Currently, 1 xs tracker/cafe, a cb750 Sohc cafe, a cb750f mad max like project, the cb750dohc(823)...
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    1010cc cafe racer

    Great looking bike. Nice fat sound. Kenny would be proud.
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    Giveaway: Chop Source Frame Jig Kit! (ends 11pm CST on March 8th, 2015)

    Omg I need one of these in Alaska. Can't convince the wife tho. Lol Count me in!
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    Back in action and getting traction

    Charlene turned out great. Still tweaking and tuning. Have a ratrod truck project going and got to finish the trike. Then back to the cb sohc cafe. Was sposed to pick up another xs for a bob job I've been collecting parts for....got sniped by one of my own friends. Lol
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    my mistress makeover. cafe build 80 Special.

    Added a quick disconnect windscreen. Nice to keep the rocks and bugs out of your jugular. Whatcha yall think?
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    The summer carnage is starting.

    8 fatalities in Anchorage so far in 5 accidents Since April 15th. 3 in one accident... took out 4 riders when s texting teen rearended a paused turning truck launching it into the oncoming pack.
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    Recommend a Brand? rattle can. Painting gas tank

    Any duplicolor. Use them all the time with the 2k clear.
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    How much $ in your build?

    Got my bike for free. Stator regulator tires engine rebuild repaint etc . About 3k and a thousand hours..lol
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    What have you done to your XS today?

    Mounted a quick disconnect mini windshield to cut the bugs and deflect the gravel. Alaskan roads are full of surprises
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    Finally done

    Beautiful resto. The first gen bikes are classically beautiful.
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    need help finding a xs member "paint guy"

    Visimpact in PA. His work Fuxn rocks. Enough said.
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    Anybody look down there nose at your xs?

    I've built a few Harleys for customers. Hardtail sporty, hardtail evo with Springer, aeromachi flying pig, lots of maintaining and tune ups on baggers. I've had several Hondas from 250-750s, couple of xs's, old Ducati singles, Norton commando, etc etc etc. I got the first XS because I wanted to...
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    Charlene is a screamer!

    I can't identify who made the bars. Something vintage mx I've never seen with extra gussets. I can sit up comfortable and perfectly balanced on the bike. Handles beautifully!
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    Charlene is a screamer!

    Finally finished and logged a few miles this weekend. Pure joy to ride! Many parts from Mike's, 650 central, Yambits, and Joe wiseguy.Few personal touches and bits from my archive of parts. Did all the wrenching polishing and painting myself, which makes her even more rewarding. 750 big bore...
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    my mistress makeover. cafe build 80 Special.

    Ultra thin chrome vinyl buried in the clear. Rode it to the annual bike blessing today. Handles awesome, lots of get up and go and a mean growl. Pure joy to ride.
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    my mistress makeover. cafe build 80 Special.

    My pleasure in many ways. Lol. Thanks for your comments and compliments!
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    my mistress makeover. cafe build 80 Special.

    Finished today and test flogged. She's loud torquey and well balanced. I named her Charlene.
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    my mistress makeover. cafe build 80 Special.

    And while I'm waiting...the helmet now matches.
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    my mistress makeover. cafe build 80 Special.

    Amen to that! Waiting for friend to bring me a flat jack so I can install the front fender so gravel doesn't destroy my polish and paint. Sync gauges too for the final tune.
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