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I have read and memorized the carb guides :)

Hi. I recently rebuilt my carburetor, the main reason was to rejet. The previous owner fit non-stock exhausts and the sparkplugs were fouled with dry soot indicating that the motor was running rich. I adjusted the pilot and needle for low and mid, I did not adjust the main (yet). I ran some...

Thanks folks.

Hi, Can anybody give me some ideas on how to attach a seat pan that I have made to the frame. I wanted to find something like a terry tube clip to clip the pan to the tubing for easy removal. I know that this is for a light bulb, but something like this would be interesting...

I don't have a ton of cash to spend on these. If you have a pair that have some wear and tear I am interested in them.

Nice work, this is really clean.

So like my other posts it turned out that this was really easy after a little investigation. I'm sorry for wasting peoples time. I put together some photos on how I converted the old 2 bulb wiring harness to a single double filament bulb. First I disassembled the housing for the new taillight...

Hello all. I am in the process of replacing the stock taillight on my 1980 XS650 with a non-DOT approved single bulb light. I picked up the taillight that I am going to use and the wiring is very simple, a red and black lead connect directly to the bulb socket. On the US 1980 XS650, the...

Wow, I feel pretty stupid now. But I used one of the frame mounts for the plastic cover that used to cover the old airbox. If there is a better position, I'd still like to know.

Hi all, So I mistakenly ordered the following crankcase breather from xs650direct: http://www.mikesxs.net/products-40.html Part #15-0682, I messed up the order, intended to order the breather filter with the diecast mount bracket so I could bolt it onto the frame. Anyways, enough of my...

This is really cool. Glad to hear that you and your daughter walked away from the wreck.

I really like this Triumph I have to second the 71 Commando too, what a beautiful machine.

Thanks folks, the plastic viewport cover is history.

Hi all, When I came back from a ride yesterday I noticed that the plastic cap and assembly for the front brake view(examination)port had become dislodged and had fallen down into the main disk brake caliper assembly (Not sure if that is a good description). I am wondering if it is safe to pull...

Found this: http://www.bikermetric.com/2010/08/xs650-brat-by-visual-impact.html

This is inspiring. It reminds me of a starwars Droideka :). You've gone the extra mile with this build man, fantastic work.

Wow, this is a dream setup. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, that is an awesome opportunity man. gl.

My stupid is about to show, but where do builders normally hide the ignition coils? Most builds that I see with nice clean lines have no coils in sight. Are they tucked down beside the battery box?

The pipes look a bit like the Top Fools pipes sold by ardcore, but the twist is different. XSJoel, I agree, the stance has attitude. Thanks for the hints folks.