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  1. Steve C

    The Dark Side, Car tires on motorbikes!?

    https://ridermagazine.com/2016/05/20/tales-from-the-dark-side-putting-car-tires-on-motorcycles/ This topic came up in my little circle of bike buddies. Would love to hear the opinions of the deep moto thinkers on my favorite forum... Would you ever? Do you know anyone who has? Seems like if...
  2. Steve C

    Bad ass XS motocrosser

    Couple years ago before getting my XS I saw this bike race in open class vintage motocross. This thing RIPPED. Do any of you northwesterners know about this bike? It seemed like a father-son team, dad doing the wrenching and son doing the racing. We only chatted for a minute but would like to...
  3. Steve C

    Heritage Custom Build Thread

    Feel like my COVID Quarantine build is finally starting to get off the ground! I got this bike almost a year ago. Several projects in front of it are done and sold the bike it's taking the place of...('79 GS 425). Here's some pics of the bike when I got it... Very clean! clocks say 2770...
  4. Steve C

    Holes in main bearing center webs!?

    Can anyone tell me what's up with these holes in the top case half main bearing center webs? is there something that goes in there? Admittedly it's been a couple months since I tore this thing apart...but as I was washing out the case I found this piece of debris lodged in one of the holes. Not...
  5. Steve C

    For Sale - 1983 Seat Assy, Heritage Special

    I’m in Portland OR, got a pretty much perfect seat for an ‘83 Heritage Special. Not sure what they go for. Hit me up and make offer. bike has 2700 original miles so seat is pretty darn nice. Willing to pack up and ship on your dime. thanks!
  6. Steve C

    Engine Noise: The High Pitch Whine!

    Hey everybody. I'm new to the forum and just picked up a cherry 1983 XS with just under 2800 miles. Its a real survivor. The seller shared with me a video of the bike running with the mystery whine. Tried to upload the video but wouldn't let me. Sounds just like a couple other clips I've seen on...
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