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Anyone have a CX500 and have any thoughts on them? I'm contemplating getting another bike for two up riding with my girlfriend. We've done a few rides on my XS and its ok but she's not very comfortable. I have a KTM950 that is more comfortable for her but she's a bit scared of it and I can...

Dumb question but how much oil does your bike typically consume? Seems I'm topping off about every 200 miles and it's a fair amount to get it on the dip stick each time. I'm not sure whether this is concerning or not.

At what point did you guys decide to go all out and restore your XS? My bike is a special and I have it running well at this point but it only looks good from 15’ if I polish it up. Its my favorite bike to ride on the street and have only been doing enough to keep it running well. I’m about to...

Does anyone in the region ever get together for some local/regional rides?

I’ve seen a bunch of fork lowers polished but has anyone returned there corroded legs back to a brushed look by sanding them down? What was the final grit you used for the final step to achieve a nice look?

Just got back from a 200 mile ride and my front rotor is warped pretty badly at this point and my left fork seal is gushing. I only want to pull the front end off once but am going all in to fix the brake and fork seal. I’m going to put twin discs on while I’m working on it. What is the thread...

I'm going to pull both side covers off my motor shortly to replace sprockets, clutch shaft seal and the clutch. I'm contemplating ordering some stainless socket head allen screws to replace all the dingy and rusting bolts. Has anyone had any concerns with stainless fasteners galling the...

I recently got a 1980 Xs and have been going though some misc things to make it trustworthy. I had it about a month now and thus far replaced the TCI, tires and fuse box. I dropped the sump filter today and it had a hole which I gather is the norm. I made a piece out of aluminum to wrap around...

Any insight into pulling the battery box out? I want to remove and replace the TCI on an 1980 special and I’m about to flip out. The tci screws will strip the heads long before they come out with the box in place so I’m trying to pull the whole box out. Is the secret pulling the rear wheel and...

I just got a new to me 1980 XS 650 as a cheap foray into "Classic" bikes to see if its for me. It's in ok shape but does reflect its age. I've been riding it an notice it will occasionally fall on it's face from about 2000 rpm to about 3500 rpm. If it stumbles it will not pull out of it...