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  1. designbum

    For Sale - Boat Load of PARTS -- Motivated Seller!

    What’s your best on the gas tank including shipping to 97216?
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    Average age of active members

    I’m soon to be 74. Wait a minute, is that right? Let me check.
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    Turn signal relay...

    I've managed to solve most of my blinker problems with an adjustable relay. Solved slow blinker, no blinker and blinker feedback. I've used these on several bikes and it really helps led bulb replacement problems.
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    bbbbBut it's a Honda!

    My minamalistic approach to the motorcycle is the naked the better. I want to see a big hunk of motor hung on a flowing frame with two wire spoked wheels mating the ground. My bike shouldn't become an appliance but something that puts me on the fringe of expression. Guess that's why I drive a 30...
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    Had to share this one!

    If I did that wouldn’t I need a bearing on the shaft so it would turn. I could weld the chain to the sprocket to the bearing and then watch the shaft go round, otherwise it would be difficult to kick over.
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    Had to share this one!

    Another good reason working on old bikes is such fun...Wish I had a welder.
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    Rememberance Day - Nov. 11, 2020

    My grandfather, WWll, my uncle, navy, and me, Nam '69.
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    Whats your weather right now?

    Definately pushing toward Winter mode here in Stumptown. Let the rains begin... A short trip to the coast rendered pretty dramatic tides as the storms come come rolling in one after another. Dark at 4:30'once again.
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    XS650 Craigslist postings depository

    This looks interesting. https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mpo/d/longview-old-school-chopper-project/7214716138.html
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    Seats from Vietnam?

    I purchased off eBay because the was seat was offered for 20% off. I think it was a good investment for the money. This model replicated a '72 XS2 stock seat. Simple bolt on using the existing mounts. Included buddy strap and rubber buffers. The seat was firm but I'd bet they weren't any more...
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    Electronic Ignition for xs650

    Anyone had experience with this system? Pricey but looks well engineered. https://www.elektronik-sachse.de/shopsystem-3/en/digital-ignition-zdg-3-23-for-yamaha-xs650.html
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    Now here’s something to think about.

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    What is the difference between an "antique" and an old piece of junk?

    Mailman, that's what I would like to know. Solid glass, centering holes on each end, and a wedge I guess would hold tubing or pipe. Overall size is 4.25" x 2" x 1.5" tapering up to the top. Appears to be molded and says Patened January 30-1900, James Adair Sewickley PA, Made In USA. My guess...
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    What is the difference between an "antique" and an old piece of junk?

    My dad had a few Croselys but never a Hotshot.
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    What is the difference between an "antique" and an old piece of junk?

    I was a graphic designer in past life and always enjoyed print. Here’s some old things to look at.
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    What is the difference between an "antique" and an old piece of junk?

    Another interesting item I’ve acquired is this top of an aircraft piston made into an ashtray. I’ve heard they made these on downtime during the war.
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    What is the difference between an "antique" and an old piece of junk?

    Speaking of antiques, does anyone know what this? It was used as a paper weight way back when. He worked for NCR so I assume it was a machinist tool.
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    Thinkin about starting an xs club in portland

    Wondering the same thing.
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    You guys are starting to get strange. Must be the water.
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