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  1. SolidGhost

    Short, irregular bursts of power and lagging.

    I just got this bike (77xs) and had it gone over. New exhaust (headers and mufflers). Mechanic road tested it, I rode it home from the shop (20min or so highway) then I rode it to work and back 40-60 min depending on whether highway or back roads) two days. I did leave the choke on and fouled...
  2. SolidGhost

    Well, it wasn’t my exhaust dragging.

    I just bought this bike and heard a scrape on a left turn. I thought it was the regrettable slash cuts the original owner put on. Parked my bike, then I had an (unrelated) injury and a full week of rain to contend with. When I got out and took a closer look at my bike (didn’t have to get too...
  3. SolidGhost

    Just introducing myself.

    I’m picking up a ‘77 XS650 tomorrow. I’d had ‘66 Triumph before and loved it for years, made it my own, made some good memories on it. I had no choice but to sell it one day. I told my new wife recently I’ve dreamt of it four nights in a row. We’re sitting there with the kids and she’s suddenly...
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