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:thumbsup:Tony that vinegar idea worked really well in my tank. Tried everything but it worked the best and im back to gray metal again. It only took a three day soak, im going to leave it for a couple more days and seal it on the weekend. thanks again. Mike

Hey guys, threw in a battery a bit of wiring and hung some old carbs on er and after a few kicks Old Goldie came to life. This bike hasnt fired since 1983 when it was put into storage. I used a plastic lawnmower fuel tank tie wrapped to the handlebars and blew some gas in the carbs with a...

I just found a set of carbs online for 80$ from a 76. Just wondering if they will work on my 71. I know the throttle linkage is different is there anything else? Did all models get the same size carbs?

Just wonder if any 71's came with a frame that was color matched to to tank. Just purchased this bike and the paint on the frame looks factory and it does match the yellow gold tank color. All pics ive seen are black framed bikes. Paint just looks original, patina and all. Any info would be...

Hey guys its been a while thaught I would say hello. The bike (xs 73) is moving along well, just got the carbs back and picked up a new battery and some replacement coils and new plugs. Got her all wired up but still only power to the right plug. After hours of frustration Im thinking of going...

Hello, Im looking for a left side cover for my 73, can be in any condition or color. Thanks Mike

Hey guys Ive got the bike home in the garage and man its a head scratcher. I think I need a starter point and Im not sure where that is. The fella I purchased from tells me it was running on one cylinder the only time he fired it last year. I started of by hooking up some loose wiring and...

just baught a 73 xs , had a 72 xs in 1976, and lookin forward talkin to you folks about puttin this thing back together:yikes::yikes: