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restoration

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  1. Ketchup Pusher
    Thread

    The new life of a 72' XS II - Build thread

    late last year I sat on my couch, I was a tiny bit annoyed since someone else had just bought the xs 750 I thought I was supposed to buy as my...
    Thread by: Ketchup Pusher, Jan 12, 2018, 76 replies, in forum: The Garage
  2. abyssmaltailgate
    Thread

    Wanted - Frame w/ or w/o Title

    I'm looking for an unmodified, uncut XS650 swing arm frame for a resto/mod. I am happy to buy a frame with or without a title. The more original,...
    Thread by: abyssmaltailgate, Dec 4, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Classifieds
  3. Mark C
    Thread

    I hate old clear coat!

    Does anyone know the easiest way to strip clear coat off my aluminum forks, engine cases etc without staining the aluminum? The eventual goal is...
    Thread by: Mark C, Dec 3, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: The Garage
  4. Jim
    Thread

    New Guy Here...

    Hi all. After looking at all the XS sites out there, I've decided to kick my sidestand out here. You guys seem like a nice enough bunch. So......
    Thread by: Jim, Sep 25, 2017, 25 replies, in forum: The Garage
  5. robinc
    Thread

    On the road again at 40.............the bike that is

    Today was the first time back on the road in 9 yrs. for my 77D. Not very excited!!!! Only had time for a few trips around the block, had to go to...
    Thread by: robinc, May 16, 2017, 1,353 replies, in forum: The Garage
  6. 73 tx650-xs650 resto
    Thread

    Wanted - 1973 Yamaha tx650

    I am looking for a front fender that is complete with stays an mounting brackets and possibly rear fender with or without light assembly needing...
    Thread by: 73 tx650-xs650 resto, Nov 24, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Classifieds
  7. TwoManyXS1Bs
    Thread

    Painting recessed lettering on side covers

    I'm in the final stages of polishing my right side engine side cover (clutch cover), and am researching methods of repainting the recessed...
    Thread by: TwoManyXS1Bs, Oct 10, 2016, 29 replies, in forum: The Garage
  8. XStretchified650
    Thread

    Woodruff Keys, PMA and my Rockerbox Fail

    It has been running great. Planned to ride north to camp at the AHRMA races and Rockerbox last weekend. I was due for an oil change so I took care...
    Thread by: XStretchified650, Jun 16, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
  9. renovator
    Thread

    Bad attitude from XS650 Direct

    Hi, I have been extensively refurbishing my 1980 xs650 for the past 2 years. put more than $5,000 of parts on it. Passion work cost too much.....
    Thread by: renovator, Jun 9, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: The Garage
  10. denisducati750
    Thread

    Bugger. What is this part?

    I have just realised that I've not put this part where it's meant to go - having already reassembled my engine as a first timer. What is it and...
    Thread by: denisducati750, Jun 3, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: The Garage
  11. jakefromstatefarm
    Thread

    Need help with static timing...

    Hey guys. I'm rebuilding my first bike (1979 xs400F according to title). It hasn't ran in a little over 30 years, so things are a little...
    Thread by: jakefromstatefarm, Jun 1, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
  12. TC2000
    Thread

    xs1 1969 nearing completion

    here it is ... Rear shocks changed to modern ones ( I need to stay on the road :shrug:)
    Thread by: TC2000, May 30, 2016, 22 replies, in forum: The Garage
  13. XSLeo
    Thread

    New Bike

    For a while now I have taken these barn find bikes with a title for almost nothing with a grain of salt. I now believe it can be done. A friend at...
    Thread by: XSLeo, May 22, 2016, 21 replies, in forum: The Garage
  14. Texas10
    Thread

    1972 xs650 first time build

    Hey yall, I got this 1972 xs650 from my dad, which was his first motorcycle. Ive never messed with motorcycles a whole lot but have rebuilt atv's....
    Thread by: Texas10, May 11, 2016, 31 replies, in forum: The Garage
  15. fenini
    Thread

    XS2 1972

    try to show my bike...
    Thread by: fenini, May 1, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: The Garage
  16. gggGary
    Thread

    Are my fork tubes bent?

    [media]
    Thread by: gggGary, Apr 25, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: The Garage
  17. gggGary
    Thread

    OW72 Yamaha factory flat track racer; truth, rumour, and innuendo

    Some OW72 info A cycleworld article. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Thread by: gggGary, Apr 24, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: The Garage
  18. emgire
    Thread

    I have a wire but don't know where it goes

    hello I had to dismount and paint my battery compartment and when I put it back I have a little black wire about 10cm long with round terminal...
    Thread by: emgire, Apr 19, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: The Garage
  19. louis
    Thread

    1973 Restoration Story (yes, with pictures)

    Before you read on, this isn't one of those threads where you will marvel at any craftsmanship, just an opportunity for me to tell the story of my...
    Thread by: louis, Apr 19, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: The Garage
  20. yup79
    Thread

    Engine painting

    hey guys and gals, I successfully tore down the motor and case. I'm about to start soda blasting it clean. Once done should I reassemble and then...
    Thread by: yup79, Apr 18, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: The Garage
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