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  1. rjz1
    Thread

    Clutch lever no resistance: Is it because there is no oil in the engine?

    Hi All, The bike is new to me and I've been working out each issue one by one (first the carbs) and now the leaky push rod seal. I've...
    Thread by: rjz1, Feb 27, 2019, 14 replies, in forum: The Garage
  2. vincejames
    Thread

    Tacho / Right Clutch Case - help wanted

    I don't have an RPM gauge and don't plan on using one. The PO removed the cable complete and put some weird copper plumbing screw in place of the...
    Thread by: vincejames, Aug 19, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
  3. abyssmaltailgate
    Thread

    Who Knows Something About the Gear Selector Mechanism?

    I think I might've lost the "plug" (Haynes, pg. 35, part #17). Although the pictures in the manual suggest otherwise, can anyone tell me if this...
    Thread by: abyssmaltailgate, Aug 1, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: The Garage
  4. weaselbeak
    Thread

    I wanted ammo boxes

    But they are HEAVY....so I ended up with these from a sporting goods store. Yes, I am frugal....as in cheap. [IMG] [IMG]
    Thread by: weaselbeak, Apr 21, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: The Garage
  5. gggGary
    Thread

    Quietride helmet review.

    OK snigger if you will but I am getting old, dammit all anyways. Years of abuse and just getting older have been hard on my hearing. Tinnitus...
    Thread by: gggGary, Apr 17, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: The Garage
  6. cycleranger
    Thread

    ID this back rest

    I know this is a long shot but can anyone ID this back rest? I don't have the rack it mounts to and all I know is it came off a '75 XS650....
    Thread by: cycleranger, Apr 7, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: The Garage
  7. peanut
    Thread

    tank bag recommendations

    I'm looking for recommendations for a small tank bag to use for short tours. It only needs to contain cellfone, wallet, and camera etc but it...
    Thread by: peanut, Mar 24, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: The Garage
  8. MikeC23
    Thread

    Question for PA XS650 owners

    Hey guys, I have a ton of original parts that came off of my bike when I decided to cafe it. Some in good shape, some in not so great shape....
    Thread by: MikeC23, Mar 15, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: The Garage
  9. Docwits
    Thread

    Anyone tried OMAR's cafe seats?

    Just shopping around to possibly purchase a café racer seat that would not require a great deal of modification to the frame (as in weld in a new...
    Thread by: Docwits, Mar 12, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: The Garage
  10. peanut
    Thread

    Whats the lowest profile skinniest helmet out there ?

    have searched for ages for a genuine low profile ,skinny, open face, lightweight , bobber style helmet and can't seem to find one . Nearest I...
    Thread by: peanut, Mar 2, 2016, 34 replies, in forum: The Garage
  11. happydaze
    Thread

    Rust-Oleum Motorcycle Cover

    Has anybody tried one of these? I keep my bike in a garage all year round, but it does get some surface rust on the chrome surfaces, especially in...
    Thread by: happydaze, Feb 22, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: The Garage
  12. happydaze
    Thread

    stupid helmet tricks

    After years of owning a used helmet with peeling silver paint, I broke down today and spent about $500 on a new SHOEI RF-1200. On the way home,...
    Thread by: happydaze, Feb 20, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
  13. happydaze
    Thread

    Nolan N100 shield removal

    Does anyone know how to remove the shield on a Nolan N100 helmet? I was not able to find any video or user manual for this particular model, and...
    Thread by: happydaze, Feb 20, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: The Garage
  14. seeny
    Thread

    Gear shift lever / Gearbox problem

    Hey guys, just finished reassembling my bike after paint, powdercoat and chrome, just filled her up with Oil and tried to cycle through the gears...
    Thread by: seeny, Nov 7, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: The Garage
  15. MikeC23
    Thread

    Seat Question

    A while back someone had posted about a company that makes tracker/brat style seats that nicely wrap down around the seat frame of a 650. I have...
    Thread by: MikeC23, Nov 5, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: The Garage
  16. manduria
    Thread

    help

    I have restored a xs2 ' 72, but I have a problem: the starter motor runs fine, spins the wheel also indicated with the arrow in the picture...
    Thread by: manduria, Aug 11, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: The Garage
  17. Downeaster
    Thread

    Recommendations for a tank bag

    I'm contemplating my first real trip (200 miles, wooooooooo... :p ) and I'm thinking I should have a tank bag for a few extras. Magnetic would...
    Thread by: Downeaster, Jul 3, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: The Garage
  18. Hazer
    Thread

    Recommended shops for protective gear in Los Angeles ?

    Hi. I am from Berlin Germany and will be travelling to Los Angeles in a few weeks and was wondering if you guys can recommend any good shops with...
    Thread by: Hazer, Apr 30, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: The Garage
  19. diab
    Thread

    Tank Bag Recommendations

    Hey guys. I'm planning another cross country trip for this summer and after doing one almost two years ago, I have come to the realization that...
    Thread by: diab, Mar 11, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: The Garage
  20. gggGary
    Thread

    Heated clothing ideas

    Doing the Slimey crud run crud today and trying to extend the season a bit. I snagged some old widder gear aways back, came with a leather...
    Thread by: gggGary, Oct 5, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: The Garage
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