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Has anyone done a 18" rear and 19" cast wheels with black spokes(centre) and polished lip?????? Wanna know what it looks like before I do it

Is it hard to weld on the hardtail as for making it straight? Does it need slugs I have a hard trail pre made from the factory metal works the bottom bars look just like the top they are precut on an angle. I can post pics of it also. I want to start to to cut my frame but knot sure...

Hey y'all, Just thought I'd check to see if there's anyone on here that can help me, I hope this is in the right section. I removed the big ugly instrument cluster from my bike but now have nowhere to put the ignition switch. I want to keep it in it's original location so I'm hoping to find...

I just glommed different aspects into a bike to meet my needs. I might call it: Cafenduro These pics show it after firing up after an 8 year build process. It ran well but poured gas out of the T that feeds gas into the carbs... carbs are off here.

I'm looking for something similar that easily bolts on without many mods. Any help?

What's up guys, I've been a member for about 6 now back when my XS obsession started. Anyway I figured I would share my build. I'm a professional motocross mechanic by trade but this will be my first street bike build. I have no welding of fab skills but I did just buy a new miller multimatic so...

New here, need a new time killer like I need another fat-pill! Caught a glimpse of a pic my buddy was eyeballing the other day and instantly got hooked on EVERYTHING XS650...now I hafta get one. I know how to follow directions/ingredients and turn a wrench but will have to brush up on the mig...

Inherited this '78 from my dad because he never had the time to get it going. So instead of letting it sit, he transferred the title to me. Since it's so far gone, I decided to go with a brat bobber. Love how low they look and they are just cool to me. He had it running, although it was not...

Help. I have just purchased your xs650 care racer in the uk. It looks great but I havent had time to get it on the road yet. I would love to chat to you and find out what work you have done that I cant see, forks, engine etc If you see this please contact me at paule167.pe@gmail.com:)

Hey I'm moving along with my bike, and I want to convert it to a twin disk brake front end, and I'd also like to have an 18 inch front wheel. Does anyone know where I could find an 18 inch wheel with twin disks? Or where I could acquire the hub, rim, and spokes to put one together myself...

Just thought i would post the link to this build. it is all but finished, well all the interesting stuff. Note: Just a heads up, The posts in the year links change from the beginning of the page down, to the bottom of the page up The engine build is something to behold and when it comes...

So ive been meaning to start a build thread for my 81 xs650 I bought last May, so here it is!!! I bought the bike because I could use something to wrench on in my free time. So far shes given me ups and downs but with the help from you guys, I have made some progress!

Hi all, Some of you may have seen an earlier post of mine about some top end noise I've been noticing on my '75. Here's a video: I replaced my tappets (stock ones were pitting pretty bad), checked cam chain tension, and set my valves (.002" on the intake and .004" on the exhaust)...

EDIT: before/after . More pic 2nd page So in my profile you can see the bike before . It had up to this point brat style seat, Boyer ignition, Hugh's PMA and kickstart with 8 cell ballistic. The battery melted out and exploded and found I maulted some wire connections while re dueing the...

I get people all the time email me about builds and maybe I am out of touch because I just build for myself and the money is not a issue because I am building what I want for me. So if I break down a build and not get too crazy plus already have a frame and motor am I close to what you guys...

Hi everybody, I've been lurking on this site since I got my 650 in January, but I'm finally ready to get working on it so I thought I should introduce myself. I'm senior at WSU in Pullman. This is my third bike and I'm a pretty good wrench-turner, but there's still a few parts of motorcycle...

Finished!! Enjoy.

I have the chance to get their hands on a very clean xj650 maxim for a really low price . But before avanturer , I would like to know what are the differences between XS650 and xj650 ? and secondly if it is as easy to find parts for xj650 maxim 1980 and to customize it? thank you

Hi all! As I also have a couple of RD350s, in addition to my -77XS, I have a question regarding the earlier type of brake calipers (fixed caliper with 48 mm opposing pistons) These were used on XS2, TX650, TX500, various RD models, as well as on various TZ roadracers of the era. I just...

Hello, So my electric starter decided that it no longer wants to work, so now ive been left to either kick or push start it. the problem with my kick starter however, is that i have rearsets installed so it wont clear. Do i have to bend it or do i have another option? Any and all help or...