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1973 tx650 survivor
- Thread starter AndersJ
- Start date
r3sc
XS650 Enthusiast
It’s a stunner! I’ve got one just like it and I guess I’ll never part with it!
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Drained the bad gas and filled the tank to the brim with vinegar.
Petcocks arent flowing any gas even when open, so I don't feel too bad about leaving them in (Plus I have some really clean spares without cracked tubes) Will pop them in the ultrasonic cleaner anyway. The bike has seen a lot of Philips head screwdriver action and found a cracked fin on the cylinder head but on the plus side, with a squirt of starting fluid it fired up immediately!
Moved about a foot on the center stand when I blipped the throttle. Makes the smoothness of four cylinders seem boring as hell!
Petcocks arent flowing any gas even when open, so I don't feel too bad about leaving them in (Plus I have some really clean spares without cracked tubes) Will pop them in the ultrasonic cleaner anyway. The bike has seen a lot of Philips head screwdriver action and found a cracked fin on the cylinder head but on the plus side, with a squirt of starting fluid it fired up immediately!
Moved about a foot on the center stand when I blipped the throttle. Makes the smoothness of four cylinders seem boring as hell!
That’s a beauty for sure! Congratulations!
Yes nice bike. I bought one new in 73. But always wanted the 72. The 73 model is hard to find. Congratulations!
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
I have to say…coolest electric start I’ve seen. Truth be told, I shorted the starter with a screwdriver to start it cos I thought the PO removed the button
derp!
derp!
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Anyone got a line on petcock repair kits for a 73 that’s aren’t Mike’s?
That bike doesn't have a e-start "button". The de-compression lever activates the e-start.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
I know that now lol!
Before you order petcock kits, make sure that you do indeed have the original early petcocks on your tank. A lot of them have been swapped out for the later style petcocks.
The early ones look like this,
I got the rebuild kits here,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202780199325
The early ones look like this,
I got the rebuild kits here,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/202780199325
Some cleaner reference photos,
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Thanks mailman, they are indeed the early ones. Thanks for the link!
Are the 73’s different? They look the same.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
They are a little more compact. I can post a pic side by side later.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Looking at this thread I realize I haven't posted the petcock pics...coming soon? Maybe. Just got a positive Covid test even after being boosted, so I've got some time to crack into this bike. Just ordered new rubber diaphragms for the carbs from JBM industries as the originals were torn. Working on sourcing a master cylinder cap...where are people getting their ss lines? I've gone the route of Hell and Galfer, but don't really want to shell out 100$+ considering I'm out of work for 10 days :/...I saw some on eBay from a seller in NJ but I feel medium about them...Hope everyone is staying healthy.
Sorry to hear that, hope you have an easy time of it.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Thanks! Sore throat, congestion, headache that have given way to a dry cough and mild congestion. 5 days of symptoms and doing ok other than being a little bummed. Likely Omicron given the symptoms…will try and enjoy my mini “vacation” around the apartment.
Nice looking survivor. Tank shows evidence of one painful off road excursion. In the Marine Corps years ago, Corporal Lane landed a jump a little "off" on his XL 350. Sang soprano for a week. Same dent.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Prototype replacement air filter using
1/2" upholstery foam
Hot glue
Thread
Not super tidy but it breaths. I'm sure it will be louder without the ribbing of the original paper filter but I'm unsure of any true downside.
Anchored my first stitch to the crosspiece or else it pulled straight through. Thoughts?
1/2" upholstery foam
Hot glue
Thread
Not super tidy but it breaths. I'm sure it will be louder without the ribbing of the original paper filter but I'm unsure of any true downside.
Anchored my first stitch to the crosspiece or else it pulled straight through. Thoughts?
The only thing that would maybe be of concern is the type of foam. I know nothing about the foam you are using but be aware that there are basically two types of foam, open cell and closed cell. The open cell breathes and the closed cell wouldn’t. Even if it is an open cell foam the structure looks to be very fine and might inhibit air flow. This is just an example of what’s out there,
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163337759413?epid=171255262&hash=item2607b06ab5:g:hTIAAOSw989b05NT
Here’s what I did.
https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs2-stock-filters-not-fitting.60259/#post-704379
