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  1. Right Side (Medium)

    Right Side (Medium)

  2. Left Side (Medium)

    Left Side (Medium)

  3. Front View Cropped (Medium)

    Front View Cropped (Medium)

    Finally Finished!
  4. 501Spanky

    What landmark do you see?

    At home I see my neighbours, and at work I can't see a damn thing - my office has no windows!
  5. 501Spanky

    Hmmmmm to fuel or not (not directly XS650 content)

    Push my bike to the next pump! Snakes in general don't bother me (I have 2 as pets). Venomous snakes in scary places make me uncomfortable ;-)
  6. 501Spanky

    New Banana Girder Build

    I am blown away by your skills! Kudos on a beautiful machine. I know you are aware of this already, but keep a close eye on your chain guide wheel - being on the tight side of the chain it may be subject to quick wear. Not knocking you, just concerned for a fellow riders well being.
  7. 501Spanky

    Repair or Replace Ignition Unit (TCI)

    Confirmed transistor failure thanks to the helpful folks on this forum! New one ordered.
  8. 501Spanky

    Repair or Replace Ignition Unit (TCI)

    I was researching weak spark issues when I stumbled on the site. I'm suspecting transistor failure on my TCI but will be testing further this weekend.
  9. 501Spanky

    Comment by '501Spanky' in album 'Dowel pins'

    Going from my often faulty memory, there are 2 more used for the cylinder head installation. You may want to make sure there isn't another one in there ;-)
  10. 501Spanky

    Repair or Replace Ignition Unit (TCI)

    I stumbled upon this TCI replacement unit online: Carmo Electronics Anybody heard of these guys? It looks like a nice and cost effective ignition replacement / upgrade for the '80-'84 bikes. They also offer a repair service for the Hitachi units. I am in no way affiliated with this company -...
  11. Comparison

    Comparison

  12. Right Carb - Before

    Right Carb - Before

  13. Left Carb - After

    Left Carb - After

  14. 501Spanky

    What have you done to your XS today?

    Built myself a redneck soda blast tub (plastic tub with transparent lid, some 1/2" vinyl tube and a Princess Auto media blaster). Works great! Stripped one carb down to the body, blasted it then ultrasonically cleaned it and the components. Reassembled with new butterfly shaft seals and float...
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    Comment by '501Spanky' in album 'My son Tommy'

    Utmost respect John. I cannot fathom what it is like to lose a child. Thank you for inviting us into your life by sharing with us. He looks like a great son - I am truly sorry he is no longer with us. Doug
  16. 501Spanky

    Carb tips and tricks, 1st: throttle shaft butterfly screw removal

    Thanks gggGary - I have the seals and new screws in my garage, now I think I'll tackle the final carb tweak!
  17. 501Spanky

    GTA Vapour Blasting

    Those turned out beautiful! I spent hours and way too much elbow grease prepping mine for paint...
  18. 501Spanky

    I am Carbon?

    That is very good news!
  19. 501Spanky

    Giveaway: Chop Source Frame Jig Kit! (ends 11pm CST on March 31th, 2016)

    Please put me in Travis!
  20. 501Spanky

    back from the dead.

    That is really sad to hear. I hope things stay amicable for you. Keep busy and let's ride this summer when the new XS is ready.
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