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  1. connorjex

    Cam Chain

    I know this is an old thread. I am taking apart a xs1 motor and i noticed i have to take the chain apart to pull the jugs. Is there a master link or am i missing something???
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    Need Help with 73 Front End Swap

    Is there a good source for spacers or someone on here who has some plans or something for mods. I have gathered that they are different. I am kinda torn i am building a cafe racer and i am looking at a way to get disc brakes up front.
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    What have you done to your XS today?

    Interesting i haven't ever seen a tool like that i am an coach worker by trade so i was just going to fill the tank with water and pull and work the dents down
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    Need Help with 73 Front End Swap

    Old thread i know but i just acquired a 1970 xs1 and i am looking at putting a later probably 80s fork on it what is everyone talking about machining down to fit in the triple clamp?
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    Fork options for xs1?

    Ah thank you i have been searching threads and haven't found a keyword that gets me where i want yet!
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    Fork options for xs1?

    I am finally getting my feet under me a bit at the start of my xs1 cafe build. However i am constantly amazed at the amount of directions one can take when building one of these bikes. A few items in particular perplex me. I am looking at a fork swap though i am seeing thag xs1s are a little...
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    Just Ride.

    Although i do not have a running riding xs yet I have been enjoying the fall weather in utah on my street glide!!!
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    What have you done to your XS today?

    I started tearing down my frame amd chemical stripped the paint off my factory fuel tank! Preparing to pull the dent and clean up the inside
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    Worth saving a bike with a seized motor

    I probably wont modify a whole lot on the frame truthfully. It was turned into a chopper in the 70s. So its already been cut a fair bit. So i dont think i am doing uch much damage here by cleaning it up a bit
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    Worth saving a bike with a seized motor

    I feel dumb now it was in gear the the crappy rusty chain was bound against the case it is free and kicks over really well
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    Worth saving a bike with a seized motor

    ITS NOT SEIZED!!!!!!!!!!!! I forgot to check if it was in gear when i kicked it. The chain was just bound on the case. Motor spins very free and the side with the good plug had good compression the other side just needs a thread repair! I believe since it is missing so much i will try for a...
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    Worth saving a bike with a seized motor

    I have determined mine is a 1970 xs1 but the motor is seized and both spark plug holes are screwed up. And the bike is just in bad shape all together. I mean it was free haha. I was hoping to make a cool cafe racer out of it but i fear this bike isn't worth my time
  13. connorjex

    just picked up my first xs650

    I know how to store motors safely so i agree i wana see how many mechanical parts i need to buy first. I am ancery competent body man so that will go quickly for me at least
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    just picked up my first xs650

    I will out some pictures on this threat later on in the day. This bike is pretty sad. I have determined it is a 70 or 71 though with a little research. Wish it had front disc brakes though
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    just picked up my first xs650

    I just picked up my first xs650 I have no idea what year it is I don't have the title yet (this is not a huge deal in Utah) I am just diving into what is available for these bikes. my plan is to make a café racer out of it so here we go!!! The motor spun half a revolution and stuck so I think I...
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