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Been a long time since I've been on this site. Anyways, got my bike running about as good as I think I can. It sure took a while.

Figured I'd write a short little story about my bike. It is my first XS, and my first street bike. It is still my only street bike. I saw a picture of a flat track bike from Ron Wood Racing in one my dirtbike magazines when I kid. I saw it and thought it was the coolest thing on two wheels...

Yep, split flange from LC Fabrications. And thanks for the comments guys. I don't think I could have done this build without this site. Some seriously knowledgeable and good people here, I spent many hours searching and learning from you all. I don't think this bike will ever truly be...

Thanks, never would have figured I would have my bike nominated, considering the serious competition that is in here! I'll accept your nomination, makes me a little proud considering that it is not only my first XS, but my first street bike as well. Good luck to all, some killer bikes are...

The little red battery ended up being unreliable as well. The whole reason why I went with a PMA in the first place was to avoid the use of a battery, but oh well. Put, in a lead-acid type and no longer have issues. I did scuff up the case though and paint it so it doesn't stick out so much...

I'm running a Tarozzi.

It's a 1976 YZ125 aluminum tank with the original paint. It's about impossible to find a motorcycle tank of that age in damn near perfect shape, let alone a dirtbike tank. I had to run a 90 degree fitting to a remote shut off valve. It's still a tight fit. All the electronics are under...

Guess it's about time I revisited my thread. Here is a picture of the bike finished. Well, 99%, I don't think it will ever be truly done but it's on the road now. Still thinking of doing something to the seat cowl to break up the solid black. I'll give a more thorough update in a day or two...

I've heard from the cops that they are looking into the guy for other stolen vehicles. When I talked to the detective today, he asked me about other bikes or things I may have saw, and he was very interested in a Jeep that the guy was working on (or maybe parting out). He asked me a bunch of...

Going to pick it up tomorrow!

Possibly good news. Got out of class this even evening and had a voicemail from a detective in the Westminster PD. It was too late to call back, but he did tell me to call him back, and he said he referred to the bike as mine. Hopefully I'll be getting it back soon.

I just got home and this is what happened. I came down from Wyoming and my father met me near the dudes house. We acted like causal buyers and checked it out for a few minutes, then we left. On this visit I find the numbers have been ground off. It was obvious. I told the guy I would let...

This isn't my XS, but a bike I poured a lot of sweat and money into. It was stolen almost 5 years ago, and I gave up hope of ever seeing it again long ago. I no longer have the title or know the VIN. It was stolen in CO, I now live in WY (but I am close). I talked to both PD's, the one where...

Thanks, I tried that and I'm still showing voltage drop with throttle application, I guess a new r/r is in order. I hope I can get this thing running well, summer is going to be over soon!

Hey guys, finally got my bike running and took it for a few test rides. I am 99% positive this was my fault and not Hughs, the wiring attached to the stator melted. I think the wiring wasn't secured well enough (my fault), and it either rubbed on the mounting plate or the spinning rotor...

Got my exhaust installed.... I'm extremely close to starting this thing, waiting on some needles and needle jets to come in. The wait is killing me.

I'm running wheels that were built by MX wheel company, so they have holes for rimlocks. Stock Honda CRF's come from the factory with 2 rimlock holes in the rear wheel, but only one lock. The 2nd hole is capped with a little rubber plug. Any dealer should be able to order some, or you can get...

There are plenty of customized bikes that I don't really like, no matter where I look. But I can appreciate it when somebody puts their heart and soul into their bike. Even if the work isn't show stopping, the lines aren't smooth, or it just isn't my style, somebody put effort into creating...

I picked he slave up one Ebay, it's from a Husaberg FE550. I have it hooked up so the slave is pushing the stock worm gear, so the no changes to the pushrod other than I changed it to a one piece. I haven't had the bike running yet, but as far as I can tell it engages and disengages...

Thanks, it's kinda what I figured, but I wanted to make sure. It sucks that there are so many diagrams on here that show the fuse in the wrong spot.