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Can anyone give me details on the frame for this bike? It appears to have stretch in the neck up and out and I am curious about the dimensions.

XS650.com Melbourne Meet Up 10:30am Sunday, November 11, 2012 Meeting at Middle Brighton Baths, The Esplanade Melway ref. 67 C10 Those that wish to can join the MODS vs Rockers Ride @ 12:30pm Those interested PM for contact details etc. :bike:

Monster Craftsmen have had their chain tensioners out for a while now and i was looking for experiences. Weld on vs Bolt on Sprocket vs Skate Wheel. Other makes or DIY jobs Any tips tricks on fitment and how they are wearing over time.

Can anyone trace me a carb brace and include a scale measurement for reference and post it up here. I'd like to print it out and use it as a pattern on some scrap alloy I got. I know I could figure it out but making one seems like fun, measuring it up seems like work. lol:D

I have been asked by my engineer to specify what the specification for the steel is in a stock XS frame. He also wants to know what the spec of the steel is in my hardtail from Elswick. I know its DOM 1" diameter x .120" wall but what is the grade of steel in both frames??? Need to get this...

I have been running ERMCO filters and this seems to be the source of some of my problems with the idle speed stepping up and not coming back down. These ones have the step in the rubber mount that blocks off the holes in the carbs preventing proper function. Looking to see what other people...

Finished my Hex Brass Risers in the Shed today. 3" to Bar centre, to suit ⅞" Bars. First one started. Not tapped or parted off yet. Just need a bit more of a light sand to get the scaring from the lathe chuck jaws and a bit of a polish. Thinking to make some profile cut leather...

Just wondering if anyone can tell me if a HD master cylinder will run on a TX650 (1974 XS650) with single front disc? About to start my research as to what is available and what the specs are to see my options but thought the brain bank here might be a good start. Why am I doing it? I...

But with only 22million people we like to spread out on the couch so to speak. It is normal for us to drive an hour to work each day.

Ok everyone put pin this on your notice board, stick it on the fridge, write it on the calendar, or just tattoo it on your forehead what ever works! But don't miss it…. The first Shed Day to form the Shed Built Kustoms Krew. All welcome if you build it in the shed we want you! Bikes, Hot...

Now for a frame that looks good & makes sense. Different take on the frame to what is normally done & I like it.

You can tell by the vibes!!!!

Here is a discussion point for you. How girder forks affect the 550 rule. For my non Australian followers we have design rule which bikes must comply with that states the forks may not exceed 550mm in a horizontal plane from centre of the head stem to the centre of the front axle.:shrug...

To scale or not to scale, that is the question………well it is? I have no f-n idea. I need some help here if anyone has a side view of a motor to scale in a .DXF or .DWG I helped a guy out recently and in return he offered to make me a new frame which comes with engineering cert here in...

I don't have access to my bike at the moment and I was wondering if someone can help me out with the positioning of the engine mounts. I want to make up a jig that sits inside the frame and attaches to all the mounts. Front, Back, Bottom and top. If anyone can provide a quick sketch with...

I just found out you guys get issued new plates every year! We get the same plates for life basically and a yearly rego sticker.. So I would love to get a few old USA plates if anyone has some laying around the shed. Older the better i have a set here from the US issued in 1922 and they...

I am sure this has been covered before but can't find anything on it. Maybe going senile! Has anyone done a rubber mounted XS engine. If building a completely new frame is it a viable idea? I know harley do and I am sure it has been discussed to help remove XS vibration.. Any ideas or...

Making some patterns. Casting first attempt. Been over a decade since I have done this, made a few mistakes with my sprue & riser placement.. Got a good idea how to get it right on the next one. Then on to a few more parts…. http://theflyingxs.blogspot.com/

Ok I have seen plenty of people do 2 into 1 manifolds and move the carby and filter outside. My question is what happens if you still run 2 carbs, but put an extension after and move the filters someplace else??? Either as a 2-1 or a 2-2..

Has anyone got the exact dimensions of the XS neck or a tech drawing I want to get one machined up and they have asked for a drawing and I don't have my frame it is down the shop. Metric would be preferable. Any help appreciated. Cheers.