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Hey everyone. I'm working on installing a flat brat seat on my '75 cafe build. In the picture, I have circled a piece of the frame that seems to just be there for structural support. The part of this brace that the arrow is pointed at (the bulged portion) is getting in the way of my seat. Is it...

Hi all, I'm installing the commando exhaust from Mikes. Installation was going smoothly until I attempted to attach the hanger to the frame at the passenger foot peg. But the peg design and hanger design are incompatible. The peg has a metal tab that keeps it from rotating on the stud...

I'm at a crossroads on whether to keep the stock seat hoop or install a brat kit from Visual Impact. I love the flow of the kit, but don't really know how functional it would be on longer trips and the occasional passenger in-town. I would install a rear fender and strong struts to...

I found an 1980 XS650 on Craigslist that I am interested in purchasing. The guy selling it is the second owner and might not know who hardtailed it. I want to know what to look for when inspecting the quality of the hardtail. Are there certain things I should look for? Any tips are greatly...

was just wondering if anyone has ever done an HD softail style swingarm on an XS? bench building in the garage last night... thought it would be good for a hardtail look but have a little suspension back there... :shrug:

I've been looking to buy a ardtail from ardcore, but can't seem to get any response from the guy, does anyone have the dimensions so maybe I can fab my own?

Sorry for any confusion on the title of this thread. Kinda hard to figure out how to 'word-smith' my actual inquiry here.....but let me spill it out for you: I just acquired an old XS rolling frame. I paid $100 for this frame for 3 reasons: 1) it has a center stand that I need. 2) it's...

I installed the all balls tapered bearing races into the neck on my chopper project but ended up getting a different frame. I would like to remove the races from my old frame and install them into my new frame. :doh: Dummy me did not grind a flat area in the bottom of the races for easier...

I notice a lot of people are going with no front fender. I like the look but wonder about sand and water being kicked up in your face. Is this mainly for looks?

Hey guys. I'm looking to get a 2.5" mini tach from dimecity. I'll be putting it on my stock '79 XS. Wondering what ratio to get? Looking to use the stock cable. Lemme know guys! Thanks! Garrett

Don't have a lot of XS knowledge yet but I do have a bit on this style BMW: The tank bag from this 92 R100 GSPD fits and works a treat on the XS. It's called a BMW Multivario Tank bag, they were made for R Series and K series bikes from the 70's thru the mid 90's. Bags are the essentially...

Just picked up a nice retro mod 72 frame 75 engine. My issue - the fork stop travel is very limited, but is necessary because of fork/tank clearance. I'd like to increase the distance between the centerline of the fork triple tree pivot point and the centerline of the fork tubes. Any info...

Hi Guys Ive fitted a new front sprocket, rear sprocket (all standard) and chain. Noticed a light tack tack tack or whirring noise when the wheel spins. Checked the wheel alignment using the old school string method and adjusted it accordingly. Checked chain wasn't too tight (20mm or so free...

Hey ya'll. Cafe-ing my 79 XS out and and am wondering which gauges ya'll are using and your opinions. I am thinking small (>3") gauges. A mph and tach. Brands and suggested mounting schemes are helpful. I would like to have them in line or above the triple clamp. Thanks! -Garrett

Hey ya'll. First time owner of a '79 xs. Looking to cafe the bike out but love the look of a cafe bike with a flat brat style seat. What are my best options? Not looking to intensely modify the frame but am not afraid of a little DIY. p.s. the picture is kind of what i am looking for...

Hey all, I'm working on mounting my flat seat, but I'm not quite sure how I'll secure the front of it down, being as the rear mounting tab for the gas tank is right under where the front of the seat will sit. How have all of you gotten around this? Thanks, Smiles Edit: Yes, I've been...

Anyone know of who makes a front motor mount for a single tube frame? Or anyone have a pic of one they made? Maybe one with forward contol incorporated into it? Thanks.

So I have a 73 frame that I am using on my build but the forks/trees/and stem are from a 79. Will I have to swap the stems from the two necks? My understanding is that the earlier one is shorter but will a later tree and stem fit into the earlier neck?

I'm going to be putting a flat seat on my '75 in about a weak, but I need some input. It currently has a solo seat and doesn't have any kind of seat hoop to support the rear half of the seat (don't know if you can see much from the picture) and I was wondering how difficult this will be as well...

Hey guys, My billet top triple clamp came from Mostyn industries. Very nice piece! I already swapped the ignition switch over to it, and about to mount the gauges, but it doesn't look like it's going to fit! The stock triple clamp rises up in the center whereas this one is flat, so is there a...