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    (rookie) Wiring tailight and pressure switch

    If I understand you correctly, you need a running light. You should have two wires coming from the tail light. Most fixtures are self grounding. The power wire that is powering your brake switch, should split off before the switch and run to the less bright filament. The brake switch runs to...
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    Hid headlight question

    What's the raider forum? Turns out, the ballast I was using was drawing soo much juice, it was creating excessive heat in the rotor causing a charging short, which let to stalling and all that happy horse shit. Removed, bike no longer a diva.
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    Hid headlight question

    No, bone stock charging system.
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    Hid headlight question

    Can an automotive hid system be used on an Xs? I wired up one I had laying around and think it may be the reason my bike is acting crazy. Stalling, charging issues... Thanks in advance
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    engraving on engine cases?

    Those pics are totally bad ass. Keep us posted, I love this kind of stuff!!!
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    New from PA with a project

    Welcome to the club dog. I'm building a bike for your boy Evan up there in Ol prospect pa. Funny...I'm pretty sure I ended up with that grey mustang tank you have pictured... Keep choppin... Zak
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    February 2012 XSOTM voting and discussion

    When I started this project I knew old school was what I was after...but a little deeper...i describe it more as "dropped outta school". As a kid, the easy rider, David Mann stuff spoke directly to my soul. Still does till this day... Build threads bore me to pieces, I've got build pictures...
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    February 2012 XSOTM Chopper Bobber nomination thread

    Here's a few more pics for you dirty mutha's to chew on
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    February 2012 XSOTM Chopper Bobber nomination thread

    I'm flattered beyond words...I humbly accept!! Posted via Mobile
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    Clutch

    Great looking bike, nice craftsmanship, kudos Posted via Mobile
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    Pittsburgh world of wheels

    Anybody heading to the world of wheels jan 27, 28, 29? I'll be showing 2 of my xs650s there in the extreme area. Please stop in and say hello!! Posted via Mobile
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    Newbie with questions, Need an Experienced Opinion

    +1 on buying a stocker and building a relationship with it. I've taken much advantage of bikes for sale on craigslist incomplete due strictly to inexperience aka lost interest. Spend a little time, they're out there, tinker, repair, most importantly ride so you know exactly how your machine...
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    New guy from Pittsburgh

    Welcome!!! Good to see another Pittsburgh Xs!! Posted via Mobile
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    Suicide Shifter!!!!

    Bblington...that was hillarious Posted via Mobile
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    Aluminum wheel painting.

    Please don't powdercoat yourself...weird, uncomfortable for everyone... :laugh: Posted via Mobile
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    Mooneyes Moon Discs - anyone tried them?

    Dc- great job on that sick bitch. I absolutely love it...sometimes I get lost in Xs hardtail land, It seems that everyone wants to build the exact same bike just different colors. good to see some creativity!! Pm me or post some more pics please, Chop on brother Posted via Mobile
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    Who the heck built this?

    For what it's worth, selling the frame with title is always a good thing...but, selling a seriously uncool frame with title is just going to turn folks off in my opinion. There's enough of these around to see the tremendous difference... bet you'd get more out of it selling the frame with title...
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    Project update

    Very nice looking build....keep posting!! Posted via Mobile
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    Home made chain tensioner

    Mad respect...excellent creativity Posted via Mobile
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    83' XS650 suddenly excessive vibration 1-3 gears

    $100 bucks says Leo is dead on. Been down this road!! Lol
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