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I did get the paint done after all. My painter is pretty good. I didn't wait to long. You have to love the candy red. Regards, CPKID 303441[/ATTACH]"]http:// 303443[/ATTACH]"]http://

Had time to work on my build . I cleaned an old swap meet tank yesterday . It really came out pretty good ( inside ). It was pretty rusty and stuff rattling around inside . I used the Eastwood kit . Rebuilt two old petcocks and started it back up today . I'll tune it better soon. I really...

Success ! The rusty turd started and runs pretty good . After sitting for 20 plus years it was reborn this afternoon . Engine only had 3500 miles on it , but someone must have bent a valve kicking it over after sitting .After valve replacement I lapped other three. I can now resume...

Guess it's not a keeper.

Bike looks good , BUT the front fender is on backwards for one thing . Seat is not stock . And looks like the cylinders and head were painted . Also handlebars are not stock . Coil wires and rear tire was mentioned . Aside from that the XS1B is my favorite behind the XS1 of course. You have a...

Hi Dan , Looks great ! Took some time , but it was worth it . I think I bought your old pipes . We should both ride our 72s some Saturday . My girl friend lives in Jamison . Just picked up an SR 500 in Doylestown . Regards, Dave

I bought one of my XS2s from a guy who said the bike was spitting oil . Sure enough when I ran / rode it spit oil out of the breather tubes . I checked the oil and found that the tip just like yours was broke off . He ( previous owner ) filled the oil up to the broken dip stick . I drained...

I have to thin the herd for sure . They all run with the exception of the TX650 # 2 which should be running this month . Bought most of them on the cheap either in boxes or not running . Scrounged most of my parts at swaps . Bought a couple parts bikes as well. I want a 77 XLCR 1000 Harley next...

I used one on a 71 camshaft. Saved my but. Someone on the forum told me to use one. There hard to find . Bought mine in a set from Sears. Good post Gggary. How's your 73 build going ? Regards, CPKID

Slow and steady I'm getting there . I'm almost ready to fire it up . I have points and plugs to put in . Adjust valves and I should be there . Have to powder coat tank also . I'm going to outfit bike for the long cruise . I have saddle bags , racks and perhaps a fairing to put on as well ...

In need of a right side muffler for stock 71-73 Regards, CPKID

Busy month for me . Managed to put in the engine . Electrical is about done . Have not had much time for wrenching , but the build is still on track . I need to order cables and small stuff to finish . This is my March post . My goal is to start engine next month . Still lots to do . It will...

Musket that should work out .I originally wanted to use a KLR 650 tank but I had the stock tank so I'm using it . I'll use KLR tank on next build . I mounted it and everything then had a lot more 73 parts come my way . More snow coming next week here. Keep building and stay warm. Regards...

Making some progress . Had some snow days in Philadelphia and worked on the bike . Relaced the powder coated wheels , balanced and mounted tires. Started wiring . Took apart caliper which was seized up . Going to rebuild caliper and master cylinder . I like the look of the black rims . Should...

I'm making some progress . Powder coated the rims last Saturday . I hope I like the black rims . Had the Old spokes plated clear . Also had some time to start assembly. Need to clean up the hubs and lace the wheels. I ordered new Dunlop tires , tubes and rim strips . Going to try and do a...

Frames done . Got it sand blasted for 80 dollars . Powder coated it in my brothers home made oven . It was cold and windy , but I got it done . There's some bare spots that I'll touch up with paint . At least now I can start assembly . Going to be a busy month and I won't get much done . It...

This is the bike it came off of . This is the other one I'm rebuilding now for the 2014 build off . I took all painted covers and seat off this bike to complete above bike . This engine had 3750 miles on it and was seized . I have since took apart and replaced a bent valve . It should be a gem ...

Hi Gary, All stock . It came from a Rusty 73 , but the seat was a gem . It was a compete 73 put away for 20 years. Regards, CPKID

Hi gonhtn1, I think a complete restore is in order. My main goal is to make a roadworthy bike. I've never upgraded the ignition systems on any of my bikes , but once I get it running I believe I will. It will be a good test traveling to northern Ohio . It will be a good adventure . Regards, CPKID

Picked up a frame with extra parts from a member . I now have enough parts to do another stock TX650 build . It's hard to believe, but true . This build will be for the open road . The engine has low miles , but was sitting and needed a top end fix . It had a bent exhaust valve . The previous...