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    Let's See The XS's

    So much of the aluminium melted that had to pry the bikes apart to see if anything at all was salvageable. Nothing is even close to being usable. Have a Harley, was in the process of building, that looks even worse!
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    Let's See The XS's

    What;s left of my two XS650's after a fast moving brush fire cane thru.
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    Internal throttle and clutch... who's done it?

    Only I have seen are from Exile Cycles, and used on Harleys. Spendy, but seems to have worked?
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    Giveaway: Monstercraftsman Mono Shock Seat (ends 11pm CST June 4, 2013)

    "Life is too important to be taken seriously!" Oscar Wilde
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    Hughs Hand Built

    Completely agree with you guys! Haven't bought anything from him yet, but when had questions, he said no problem and answered them quickly! Hugh is great!
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    Revenge on Cagers with Cell Phones

    Old Harley had up-swept fishtail pipes. Didn't really matter if the window was open or not, I always seemed to feel better after clearing the plugs a few times or pretending it wouldn't idle!
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    Wanted - XS Frames titled or not

    Am also in SoCal, still looking for a third frame? Send PM and can discuss.
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    I'm shocked at what people throw away

    Worked at the county landfills for better part of 15 years. Don't think you would believe what I have seen, perfectly good condition, thrown away! It can still bring tears to my eyes!! Was talked about for years and heard they finally started a recycle / re-use project.
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    A motorcycle Love Story part 1

    Just finished all three parts. Doesn't matter if it's motorcycles or something else, the world needs more genuine people like these two. Thanks for posting!
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    What is the average age of this group ?

    Turn 52 in 10 days! Got first bike at 17, but off and on been riding about 23 years.
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    Retardment - how retirement works

    Retarded (kinda forced into it sooner than expected) for about a year. It's tuff, not sure too many can really handle it though!!!! :D This weeks accomplishments and schedule; Yesterday - slept in until 8:00, went for couple hour hike in the mountains around the house, breakfast, tinkered in...
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    New design for 4 stroke engine??

    Found this and thought it might be of interest?? http://www.new4stroke.com/
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    Hugh's HandBuilt is Moving

    Congrats on the upgrade!! Hope Irene didn't get you??
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    What do you do for a living ???

    Was a "Garbalagist" (worked at landfills) now semi - sorta - kinda retired and unemployed, not by choice! :bike:
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    Giveaway: Monstercraftsman Clamp-on Chain Tensioner (ends 11pm CST August 7, 2011)

    Add me to the list! Thanks :bike:
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    Rear brake drum to disc conversion?

    Pre-1999 Harleys have 3/4" axles with Timken bearings. Newer Harleys have a 1" axle with sealed bearings. Not 100% sure what year switched to 1", but pre-'99 is 3/4".
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    What's the furthest you have gone to buy a bike?

    Drove 2000 miles (from So Cal to MN) to pick up two xs650's. But was also going to MN to visit family.
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    For Sale - XS650 Bobber ( Parting out )

    Just got my first xs650 (actually 2) and probably could use some parts. Would rather donate, and hopefully it will help out. PM me your address. Take care of your daughter!!
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    XS650 Craigslist postings depository

    Newbie here, and as I get into my project(s) may have a lot of questions! Searching craigslist, ebay or kiijjili, go to jaxed.com If looking for motorcycles click dropdown menu upper left side and click motorcycles. Can enter something like xs650, can limit the state or area to seach, or...
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