An introduction.

[samgar]

Hello,

I figured I should introduce myself. My name is Sam and I have taken on the challenge of rebuilding my father in-law's '74 xs650 which sat for about 20 years and was then taken completely apart by my brother and then set aside.

I have owned a Dnepr mt-16 and currently own a 2009 Royal Enfield G5 Military model.

Needless to say I am no stranger to working on bikes. I am sure that I will be asking questions so thanks in advance.

Thanks,

Samgar

 

[Airwolfie]

Welcome to the forum Sam!

 

[peanut]

welcome Sam . Sounds like you have set yourself a very rewarding challenge . Look forward to seeing your progress in your build thread

 

[XSLeo]

Yes, welcome. It sounds like you will have a lot of fun reassembling that bike.
A repair manual will help greatly as well as the parts fiche at a place like boats.net They show how things go together.
Leo

 

[rko53]

I will say hello too. I also am brand new to this site, but like the looks of it. I'm not new to the xs650. I raced flattrack for years and my 1/2 mile bike was always an XS. I still build a bunch for AHRMA guys, dirt and asphalt. I own a bunch along with tt's and sr's. I have a complete shell bike with build sheets and Harry Lillie heads. We are thinking about donating the thuett bike to barber. Looking forward to talking to everybody. I was a yamaha tech and service mgr for over 25 years.

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[Street Tracker]

Hello Sam welcome look forward to your contributions as well hope you find some advice here. Hey can we see a pics or your bikes????

 

[peanut]

I will say hello too. I also am brand new to this site, but like the looks of it. I'm not new to the xs650. I raced flattrack for years and my 1/2 mile bike was always an XS. I still build a bunch for AHRMA guys, dirt and asphalt. I own a bunch along with tt's and sr's. I have a complete shell bike with build sheets and Harry Lillie heads. We are thinking about donating the thuett bike to barber. Looking forward to talking to everybody. I was a yamaha tech and service mgr for over 25 years.

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Welcome rko53 ..pity you introduced yourself on someone elses thread as it might get overlooked .
Sounds like you have considerable experience and many interesting stories to share hopefully.
Look forward to hearing from you and perhaps some pics of your flattrack days hopefully.

 

[Street Tracker]

I will say hello too. I also am brand new to this site, but like the looks of it. I'm not new to the xs650. I raced flattrack for years and my 1/2 mile bike was always an XS. I still build a bunch for AHRMA guys, dirt and asphalt. I own a bunch along with tt's and sr's. I have a complete shell bike with build sheets and Harry Lillie heads. We are thinking about donating the thuett bike to barber. Looking forward to talking to everybody. I was a yamaha tech and service mgr for over 25 years.

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rko53 welcome also we look forward to your posts also, can never have enough flat trackers around here great news! WA so you a Brad Baker or Sammy Halbert fan?

 

[chugg]

Welcome to the forum Sam. Welcome RK053. I'll be looking forward to pictures, and your input.

Philip