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    For Sale - 1981 XS 650 (titled) - Hardtail with 3 bikes of parts

    Thanks for the reply and offer, but I'm going to sell the project, and don't want anything left when it's done. It's worth more, as a sale, on the whole. I appreciate the interest though, and great success with your project too! :)
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    For Sale - 1981 XS 650 (titled) - Hardtail with 3 bikes of parts

    Hey all, I have to scrap my two year project. Family first, and a 1000cc SV to ride. I have a 1981, titled, XS650, with a TC Bros Hardtail - (welded on by TC Bros). This comes with the welded on Monstercraftsman chain tensioner tail light and heavy duty license bracket Led Sled (black)...
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    Giveaway: Pandemonium Brake Kit! (ends 11pm CST on December 17th, 2012)

    I am a bit further along on this now. I have a 21" spoked front (no brake!) and a 16" rear spoke. I've changed up the rear fender and seriously friscoed the tank. As well, I have forward controls, and a sweet tensioner. I don't want to take it out until I trick the engine with a rephase, pamco...
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    Wanted - Weld on hardtail for a 81 xs650

    What a thread this turned into...Ottis, I am as happy as can be with my hard tail now, other than I really (honestly) wish that I would have gone with Elswick, for the longer stretch, and the finish. The welds are now complete and, for making sure his customer is happy, Rock-a-billy went above...
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    When will the xs650 hardtail fad end

    I completely hear and respect your point, John. My back is done from parachuting and kung fu. I plan on logging about 25 miles a month on this. For any distance ride, I'll be on a new, comfy, big bike. This is a project and something dangerous for this old man, thus the hardtail, no front...
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    Wanted - Weld on hardtail for a 81 xs650

    Well, ya started it off right; you haven't had them weld one on, so you admittedly don't know what the f - you're talking about. The welds are juvenile, incomplete, and missing in several key spots. Read their ad, look at their photos, and then compare them to what I got back. I also bought...
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    When will the xs650 hardtail fad end

    I've crashed a LOT of bikes, John, and the most recent was a 2005 1500. Know what? It had the nicest suspension a bike rider could want, and it sucked going down, and hurt just as bad, as if I would have been rolling on a hardtail. I WANT to take my life into my hands when I ride, and I WANT the...
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    Wanted - Weld on hardtail for a 81 xs650

    Unfortunately, I have to disagree with DC. I just purchased a hardtail, and paid to have it welded on at TC Bros, and it is total crap. The welds are incomplete and amateur, as well as being crooked. For all of the hype that I heard, I expected a professional job, but I honestly feel that I...
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    Why can't I coach my son?

    I haven't seen this aspect noted yet, but I'm curious why the commissioner felt comfortable enough to get involved at all, let alone to take the side of your ex? If there aren't specific guidelines in the little league that your son is in, then I don't see why he blocked your rights, as it was...
  10. 21" front and 16" rear. Taking off the front rotor, as there are no front brakes.

    21" front and 16" rear. Taking off the front rotor, as there are no front brakes.

  11. Bits, pieces, parts, all for the build.

    Bits, pieces, parts, all for the build.

    This encompasses all the parts that I have been amassing for the build. I have two of everything so far, for the most part. One stock set, and stuff I've been buying for the primary bike.
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    Springer forks

    So then, for the complete novice (read: ME) will a late model sportster triple tree work in the same manner on an '81 650? Does anyone know, before I shell out the dough, if the downtubes on a 650 will fit a Sporty triple tree? Thanks very much! J
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    Fork Swapping

    I got a great deal on some new Sportster wheels and tires (16 and 21") and was so exstatic that I failed to think about hub width. I'm now stuck with whether or not to try and fit a Sporty triple/fork set up on my '81 hardtail, or to dump these and go with some other make of wheel (I really...
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