suspension

  1. S

    Front forks/suspension 1974 tx650

    I am working on what I hope to be a café project...I have a bad leak in one seal of the front shocks. Looks as though someone ripped out the seal without taking the circlips out first..the cast metal is damaged and I don't think repairable. If I am going to replace these front forks (both)...
  2. DogBunny

    XS650 steering stem onto XT500 or TT500 front end swap

    How to remove the XT500 or TT500 steering stem and swap it into an XS650 triple tree so that the XS650 front end can be used on the XT/TT500. This is a popular mod when converting the XT/TT500 to a street bike. I am using a 1978 XT500 steering stem on a 1977 or later XS650 35mm front end in...
  3. mason s

    anyone recognize this front end?

    having trouble figuring out what the front end the previous owner put on my 76.... heres a few pictures.. front drums off a xs-1 i believe. (not sure about the fork or top tree) any ideas/help would be much appreciated. thanks!
  4. mason s

    triple tree help

    hello friends, newb here. picked up a 76 and the PO said the front end had been swapped. did some research and looks like a sr500 front end. which is great and all but i am stumped by the top triple on this thing. it has no pinch bolts? just the top fork bolts. that can't be normal right? can't...
  5. J

    Standard vs special tree clamp

    Hi guys! Im currently building an XS500 cafe bike, but i scored a preatty nice 81 xs650 front end, it fits the xs500 frame just fine, but it came without a top crown, i know they are 35mm forks, would the special xs650 top crown fit the standard xs650 tree from the same year? What other tree...
  6. neanderthal

    Narrow springer build for my xs chopper.

    ive been working on a narrow springer build that im about to finish up and thought that i'd share it with you guys. This is my first springer build, but i have been wanting to build on for a long time now. Im not a professional, just a back yard mechanic that is learning as i go. I just...
  7. S

    Any tip for a race inspired rear-dampers?

    I'm gonna lower my bike 2" and I wonder if somebody can tip me a good quality rear dampers? Preferably looks vintage and have some adjustment options.
  8. Gcraay

    Relocate rear shock mounts

    So, I have this crazy idea. I am looking to do a 2 inch stretch on my swing arm, but i also have an idea to relocate the shock mounts. What do ya'll think about taking a set of foot peg mounts. The pretty curvy ones, mounting them up in where the standard mounts go, and making them the shock...
  9. T

    Fork brace question

    Found this on Fleabay. Would this work on an xs650? Description; "After Market Aluminum Fork Brace. It Is For 35 MM Forks And Measures 148 MM from Inside Edge Of Hole To Inside Edge Of Other Hole. No Cracks Or Stripped Bolts. All Parts Are In Good Working..." If my measurements are...
  10. W

    covered shocks

    anybody know where to get ahold of some covered shocks that will fit a bratstyle VI kitted XS?
  11. marp68

    rear shock extender

    Just wanted to share and tip about raising the rear part of the bike. I did it for the look and for perhaps achieving better handling. I got the tip about using longer shocks (thanks grizld1!) when discussing tyres heights. Since I like my Koni shocks, a pair of longer good ones would cost a...
  12. chopit25

    Frontend issues/questions: 1973 tx650

    I have a 1973 TX650 that is just about finished. I have been working on this bike for almost two years off and on. it is a complete bike and i have ridden it about 25-40 miles around the neighborhood. I did install brand new fork tubes and seals because it had fork tubes on it that were ten...
  13. izatso

    Can ANYONE identify this?????

    A few years ago, I acquired this upper fork crown.....it was supposed to be from a Ducati.....now I am attempting a fork swap and have NO lower to mate with this.....the tube holes are 53... but the spacing between the tunes is NOT 152mm like a normal Ducati....it's closer to 5-1/2"....does...
  14. T

    Lowering question

    I think my bike would look better a bit lower. Thinking about a 2.75" lowering kit for the front forks and switching to Honda Rebel rear shocks that are 10.5". Has anyone done a similar front and rear switch like this? Too low?
  15. Drizzle

    Forks by Frank

    Hey new around here. Got a 79 xs650 the other day and was thinking of replacing the mags with spokes. 21 inch seems to be the cool one around here for the front end. My question is, is there a direct swap kit anywhere? Would like to put something that resembles a front brake on as well. I...
  16. wannabridin

    Progressive springs, 2" drop, Minton mods too??

    So just wondering if anyone has installed one of Hugh's drop kits, progressive springs AND done the Minton Mods. I know 5twins did progressive springs, minton mods, 7 ounces oil and some other things, but I've not found anyone that has done these and the drop. I'm assuming all of them would...
  17. XS650D

    High speed wobble??

    I have a 1977 XS650D .It has been totally restored from frame out,new wheels and tires,fork tubes,oil lite bushings were needed,new steering head bearing ect ect.Running Bridgestone tires,not even a 1 mil runnout on rims(balanced perfect) new shocks rear and new fork oil (10 weight) and seals.I...
  18. EODxBadaboom

    Katana forks, with 19" stock spoke wheels?

    I've got a 76 xs650 where PO put on 2002~ish Katana GSX600F complete front end. I want to change the front wheel back to the 19" wires and still use the dual disc from the Katana. Has anyone done this or point me in the right direction? What axle to use, bearings, spacers, rotors, etc.
  19. londoncabby

    engine removal

    Hi all, I attempted to remove my engine today to start my street tracker build,all the bolts came out easy apart from the one at the front of the engine where the mount plates are,its the one that goes through the engine this thing is stuck solid,does anyone know if the engine will come out...
  20. T

    Cleaning up the top mount on stock rear shocks

    Hi Guys, Here is my dilemma. I am currently working on a 1980 Special, and taken alot of the unwanted accessories off the bike, including the stock seat and grab bar, and I just changed the shocks out and am left with the monstrosity that is the image below: Even underneath this nut, the...
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