Mexiwop
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it must be me but i didnt see where to ask a question
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On the bottom of the page there is a reply or leave a comment. He should answer you. Tell him your on here and your handle he might PM you. He was very active in the early days on here, his handle was/is INXS
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Mexiwop
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thanks, i finally got on the pc and can actually see it clear. sent my question awaiting a reply.
Mexiwop
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question about the internal cam bushings. im swapping to a boyer ignition because of my pma kit. which bushings do i get. i see a brass one, i also see one that looks like it has threads, and last it seems there is a needle bearing style also. which one and where would you recommend me getting it from. if any body has specs or numbers i can get it in a day from mc master carr in a couple hours.
Mexiwop
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Mexiwop
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ok got some parts and ordered some more. installed my boyer ignition and fired her up (will fine tune later) started to cut off and take off what i dont want. got a cake box for the templates i'll be making. started working on battery tray/ fuse holder/ registration holder. used some zip ties to mock my shock travel to set up the rear fender and trimmed down rear hoop. i cut the front fender and used the wide side of the fender. i wanted an aluminum but i like the look of the stock front fender. so im thinking of sanding to raw metal, polish it and then clear coat it. tank is at my buddies having the flush mount cap bung tig welded.
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Mexiwop
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i took the last few pics from my i phone, is there a way i can post them so they are rotated.
Mexiwop
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got some parts and still mocking up. filler cap bung silicon bronze welded by my buddy (now i can reposition the front tank mounts to get the tank to sit where i want it) he also took some measurements for the new shorter rear frame loop. need to pick up some 1/8" aluminum plate and start the battery box / electrical tray and splash guard.
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Mexiwop
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so i get home and more parts have arrived. i got my one off exhaust from the folks at Pandemonium and this thing is a work of art. they went above and beyond on my packing/shipping with extreme care and a hand written note for me. ive been slow to getting over to the metal yard to get my aluminum. hopefully next post ill start to put all these parts that are arriving on. and i threw in some picks of the yamaha that came in for service at the shop.
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Mexiwop
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started working on my fork legs. installed Hugh's lowering spacer. what a pain the fork seal was till i read a post on here. i guess i should have read up on it first. so finally i ended up using my carbide grinding bit and SLOWLY ground the metal inner ring down so i could pick it open with my pocket screw driver
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Mexiwop
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so i got a little bit of time today. im planning on doing aluminum side covers that match the frame. mounted with dzus fasteners. this will be a lot of trial and error as ive seen them on some cars but never attempted it. i attached pics of my first attempt on some scrap sheet metal pieces.
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Mexiwop
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ok some input from the PROS please. my thinking is to add a little bit of extra oil, add a better filter, and have a slight cooling effect by remote mounting it. i was thinking of interrupting the oil feed to the rockers and divert it through the filter. i plan on tucking it down just on top of the front motor mount. still trying to figure an inexpensive way to spread the frame open, frame sprung closer when i pulled the factory mount out (the new mount doesnt fit) i would be willing to possibly ditch the filter if there was an oil cooler that fit in the triangle portion of the frame.
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got some aluminum and my banjo fittings for my oil lines. ive been setting up the garage and organizing tools/parts. getting ready for my alpha tig. i got a cart from HF and married part of my old cart so i can have both welders on one. had to clean up my palmgren cross slide vise (rusted stuck) and a new to me drill press. as my craftsman bench top drill press was in worse shape than my vise. started working on a mount that ill weld to the remote oil filter ( banjo bolts to big to use the original set up)
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Have you seen XSJohn's top end cooler mod?
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26635&postcount=2
Just a preliminary FYI, I believe that 40%-50% of total oil flow goes to the top end...
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showpost.php?p=26635&postcount=2
Just a preliminary FYI, I believe that 40%-50% of total oil flow goes to the top end...
Mexiwop
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so im thoroughly confused. i want to add extra filtered/cool oil to the bike. i am getting some mixed reviews. i see the mikes xs oil filter/cooler in the side cover, a spin on filter kit from 650 central, and last i see the drilled holes in the side cover for an external filter (dont really like the look of it) as you can see in my post i was planning a filter/ cooler combo off the feed to the top end. am i just barking up the wrong tree by trying to do this mod. i will be riding the bike to work (LA freeway) and a some around town trips. last what are these two spots on my right side cover?
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Mexiwop
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been slowly working on the bike. had to do a motor re seal on one daughters car, a timing belt on the other daughters car, 4 wheel brake job on the wifes car, and then a water pump on my silverado. i machined a custom ignition switch housing, also machined inserts for my arlen ness riser bushings. today i machined a rotor spacer for my brembo caliper/mikes floating rotor.
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