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    My 81 xs build

    man, what a nice build and great ideas. Nicely done. I love it.
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    Don't like the seat placement just yet, to high up. will work on getting slammed down more.
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    Here is one just a while ago, Punkskalar inspired build. I will get more angles and side a little later.
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    Update....I have been going nutz trying to get my bike finished and I'm on the home strech. Sorry I haven't posted updated pics but I will try to get you guys up to speed. Wish I could say I did it all my self, but sometimes, you need help. Getting excited to show you all the build pics that has...
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    bigjimmy, you are correct sir... no stretch, no rake...so, with that being said, going a diff direction. ardcore has a "bad penny" bike tha has sold. It was my first choice in the begging and now going that way. mags and all. love the hole drilled out of them...also, love the black out engine...
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    Emzdogz...ya, I agree. I am trying to figure out how he obtained the low stance on thi bike. I noticed the axle plates are positioned higher to allow the wheel to fit lower on the tail section. The hard tails I have seen seem to promote a higher positioning.
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    thrashin... I read that too, but there has got to be a strech...maybe no rake, but has to be a strech. That guy was speculating I think. Anyway, we will see.
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    update, its been awhile I know... Anyway, Have it totaly stripped down. going to hardtail. All over the board deciding on a hardtail. looking to go david bird at lowbros. Yes i know, I hate the clunky thing at the bottom that welds it to the lower section. Will by pass this and fab a striaght...
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    need direction

    Got my buddy an xs650 engine in dire need of cleaning. We have removed the carbs and are cleaning those. Looked inside the boots and noticed the valves are very gunked up. Have compression and turns well. This engine sat outside and may have some little water in it. Here is the question. Should...
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    some wiring diagrams

    Holly guacamole...great great stuff!! exactly what I was looking for all in one place. Thanks to all for this!
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    all good stuff. Ok, taco line not installed. I will look into adding one. Nutral light...aaahhhh, ok. One question. I have mini apes i want to put on and, cables are to short. There is a bike shop in town that can take the ends and fittings and custom make. $40 a cable, YIKES!! Is there another...
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    need to know what these two things are. the first is a cap that is loose, should I be worried about this, and the next is the bolt with a thing inside that spins...lol, I wish i knew more but I'm learning. I changed the chain on the bike and used the chain breaker from Harbor Frieght that I saw...
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    Just behind the upper shock mounts I will try to run indicators with small led's, and a front slim sounds good. I really need a rear fender. My ass keeps telling while I ride it that this will be important...lol. I keeping the shocks. I like the feel of it. can I tap out the tank, or shouls I...
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    can you beleive that rat nest under the seat? the welds are suspect, the chain is about to explode off of it, the tires are as old as moses, and holly god I love her!! I want to get every thing tuned in and then break it down, and get the welds re-enforced and sand it down nice. lop off the...
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    ok here some pics yall... ouch!!! can this be fixed?
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    For Sale - 81 XS650 on tucson,az craigslist looks nice

    Anybody pick this up yet??
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    I will get some good pics of her later today and post. I really thank all of you for the advice so far. Has proved very very helpful. Jayel, you have a point on the shorty pipes, and the back fender seems to be a really good idea. Beleive me, I have thought about that. I've got my plugs, oil...
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    For Sale - 81 XS650 on tucson,az craigslist looks nice

    tried to get on classifieds but asks for a thread prefix...damn noob here. can you get this on here. not mine but thought you would all like to know about it, just looking out. http://tucson.craigslist.org/mcy/1585725033.html
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    I will get some more detailed pictures of the Mikey Mouse jobs on it. maybe someone can suggest some help on some. thanks to all.
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    Finally, I got mine! Now what?

    I live in Arizona, extreme heat. should I use SAE 40 as recomeneded by a thumbnail chart on the tech page of this forum? Detergent Rotella seems to be a topic of choice as well. just want to make sure.
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