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My 81 build started today after a first time two year build. I just can't thank the guys enough that have helped with responses. Just wanted to let you guys know that I'm thankful this site exists and how extremely helpful it is. Still have bugs to work out but hearing her crank was the icing on...

Finally got my xs to fire after a two year build! Only concern is it revs super high after start up and freaks me out so i kill it and it lopes at idle for a short bit before dying! Carb adjustment maybe? So pumped!:D

Hey guys... I have an 81 and have tried following the simplified wiring diagrams but i have some color differences... Its kick only by the way. On my ignition box i have a w/r, r/w, o, w/b, b/w, w/g, and black. Have no idea about the w/b b/w or w/g! Cant get it to start. wants to at bottom of...

Whats missing here??????????????:wtf:

Anyone know a good link to lacing a leather solo seat? Ive looked around and cant seem to find a detailed how to. Saw something called the mexican lace but...DAMN! Looked amazing but way over my head! Bought a TC bros high back and ended up cutting the material off and using the pan and...

Anyone know a good place to buy a piece of leather to tool a seat? I have been told that 8oz in the best for tooling.

Im in Corsicana Tx and NEVER see any xs's around! Anyone close to here?:wtf:

I really like the look of the Bridgestone Accolade front tire. Goes pretty well with the firestone replica i think. Anyone using this tire?

Please Help Again! Can anyone post a pic of the whole "washer" shim job on their tc bros hardtail. Im so close! Just not certain on the spacing for alignment.. Thanks ahead of time. Hope to post pics (and RIDE) soon. Or anyone know where A pic might be?

Hey guys im wanting to convert my kickstart from the ol bar to an old school pedal. Do i just hack off the strait rod and thread or weld a bicycle pedal to it? Can a bicycle pedal take all that kicking? Thanks ahead of time.

Ok so i have to be one of a million people with title issues. I bought a title from a fram distributor which gauranteed me a clean title. Yada yada... Goto transfer and BAM insurance company bought the bike in 84 which courthouse says must be salvaged! Called the distibutor and they say they...

I know this has been asked at least a thousand times.... I have an 82 and am getting ready to wire it:doh::banghead:! Which ignition is the most user friendly to wire. Im not using the starter, only the head and tail lights. i have stared at the diagrams over and over. Do i have to use a cap or...

Hey again... I got my hardtail in a few days ago and plan on starting the conversion monday. I need to order a rear tire! I have a stock 18 inch 650 spoke in the rear and like the vintage look with the black sidewall. Tc bros says ant stock rear wheel will work and recommend the 130/90/16...

Hey everyone. What is involved in putting a dna springer front end on my 82? I just ordered new tapered steering head bearings. Since the tree was off i figured why not! Does the dna have an sae axle size? Hope there is not too much involved cause im pretty new to this!! Thanks ahead of...

:bike: Anyone know the front and rear axle size of xs650 and xs400? 650 20mm rear and 17mm front?

Hello to all... Im building my first 650 and hardtailing it. I have a frame from an 82 that came with a rear 16 inch mag. Im wanting to go with an 18 inch spoke in the rear and 21 in the front. After many nights of reading the best i can come up with is that im going to have to try my hand at...