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  1. MadeThatMyself

    Rear Fender for Hardtail

    I am trying to find a rear fender to use on my bobber project so I don't die riding fenderless. While I love the look of the naked rear tire, I think it might not be worth the risk if something goes wrong. Side Angle Shot by MadeThatMyself posted May 8, 2019 at 3:32 PM I have read that some...
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    Powder Coating Drum Brake Outer Face???

    I'm going to be tearing down my spoked rims, powder coating the rims and hubs gloss black and then re-lacing them with stainless spokes. I am wondering if I should also have the outer face of the drum brake powder coated at the same time. I think it might look off if it is not the same color as...
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    MikesXS Chrome Clutch Adjuster Cover

    Any good? I'm going to be polishing my side covers and the one on my bike is dented, scratched and has some surface rust.
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    Electrical wiring through the frame

    I am trying to plan out my electrical wiring prior to painting my frame, because I would like to drill some holes in the frame to hide wiring. My fuse block is going to be in the rear of the bike in a small E box where the starter used to be. Ideally I would like to run all the power wires as...
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    Top End Gasket Questions

    When I bought my bike it came with an already opened Athena gasket kit. Yesterday I pulled everything out to make sure everything was accounted for and noticed the base gasket had been folded in half and there was a small tear starting where it had been folded... careless. Needless to say I...
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    2FastMoto Foam Pods??? eBay Purchase

    As I rebuild my first XS650, I have been doing a ton of reading on what to do and what not to do thanks to all the contributing members on this forum. So first off, thank you all for sharing your expertise and experiences. In terms of pod filters, I have gathered that the consensus is the UNI...
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    Cam Chain Tensioner O Ring

    Anyone know where I can get the O ring for the cam chain tensioner for a 1981 xs650. Mikes is currently out of stock. Is the size 22mm ID x 3mm for the Type E tensioner?
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    TCI ignition box and rectifier relocation

    I am looking for some feedback on locations for my CDI ignition box and rectifier. I am building a kickstart only hardtail bobber and I am using a small electronics box that I got from Iron Heart Cycles to hide the electronics in the space where the starter used to be Ebox by MadeThatMyself...
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    " Made that there myself..." Bobber Build Thread

    DISCLAIMER: Armed with a bottom of the barrel flux core welder and a dream, I scavenged Craigslist to find an XS650 bobber project for my first motorcycle build. This is my story.... Picked this baby up for $1500 cold hard american cash. PO had it running (barely) but it was in need of a ton of...
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    Chopped front fender??? Picture request

    I am trying to decide whether I should run a front fender on the xs650 hardtail bobber I'm building. Has anyone ever chopped up the stock front fender to minimize the size? Is there a small aftermarket fender people like? I am looking for some inspiration before I take any action. Rain with no...
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    Stubborn head gasket removal

    Any tips for removing stuck head gasket? These pieces are stuck on there good. I tried some degreaser with a plastic safety scraper to no avail. Just read to try paint stripper or maybe try some heat? It also looks like there are small impressions in the mating surfaces from the old head...
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    Heiden Sump Filter- Reviews?

    I removed my sump filter last night to find the classic torn mesh on what appears to be the original filter. After doing some forum research, it looks like the MikesXS filters seem to work, but really aren't any more durable that the OEM ones that have been repaired with JB weld, sheet metal...
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    Ignition switch minimum electrical requirements

    I'm curious if anyone knows the minimum specs needed for an on/off ignition switch, specifically amp requirements? I bought an ignition switch from TC bros, but it's a little bulky. I'm wondering if I can find a mini key switch that might be easier to hide. PO had a toggle switch mounted...
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    Best Engine Hardware Kit

    I'm looking for some feedback on top end engine hardware kits. I am rebuilding my '81 engine and the hardware is all pretty rusty/faded. It looks like the Hughs handbuilt is the most complete, but doesn't come with the rocker shaft end plugs like the MikesXS kit. I am always suspicious of eBay...
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    Bore/Hone Advice- Questionable Shop Measurement

    So I just got back from visiting a highly recommended local engine machine shop where I was hoping to get some advice on what size pistons and rings I should purchase. When I got there the owner of the shop flipped the jugs upside down, measured the bottom with a pair of calipers and said "Still...
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    DIY Soda Blasting- Engine Top End

    Anyone ever tried a DIY gravity fed soda blasting set up like the video below on our engine top end? Attached are a few pictures of my disassembled engine. Years of neglect and oil leaks from the PO have left the exterior pretty nasty. I'm wondering if this would be a useful cleaning setup and...
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    Reusing the rear cam chain tensioner and cam chain (1981 XS650)

    Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and rebuilding a 1981 XS650 Heritage Special. I've been a forum reader for a few months now and finally decided to become an active member. My engine has 29k miles, ran when I bought it, but has super low compression, so I decided to tear the whole top end down...
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