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How far is too far? How far is enough?
I've had a few xs650's and each have their own quirks. I've yet to do a full motor rebuild from the ground up but I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger. I just wonder how far I can go in the performance department while not sacrificing reliability.
So. Here's the "broad picture" plan. It'll be a daily driver. Striving for drive-ability. Not looking to blow the doors off of things, but, enough to get out of the way. Keeping it "stock" like. Lower profile seat. Chopped rear fender a bit.
Probably big bore 750. 5th gear upgrade. Want to stiffen up the clutch...maybe get another plate in there. I'd like to do hydraulic clutch mod...probably one piece clutch rod. Having a stiff clutch pull kinda sucks after a few hours riding around. Upgrade the electrical system. PMA, Pamco Pete, possibly Hugh's new igntion? Dual exhaust with some good mufflers for back pressure. EX500 carbs as I've had great experiences with them. UNI filters. I want to do an oil cooler and filter...might look into doing XSJohn oiler mod as well...want to do some head work but don't know how and have no experience...cam upgrade and rephase a possibility...
SO. Is all of this worth it? Where should I draw the line....am I missing anything? Sure I could buy a modern Triumph or a liter bike and just ride it...but there's a great deal of SOUL SUCKING BULLSHIT that's riding around out in the world. Some things can't be bought and there's nothing like riding a bike that you know inside and out.
What say you guys? What's your opinions and experiences? Let er rip.
I've had a few xs650's and each have their own quirks. I've yet to do a full motor rebuild from the ground up but I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger. I just wonder how far I can go in the performance department while not sacrificing reliability.
So. Here's the "broad picture" plan. It'll be a daily driver. Striving for drive-ability. Not looking to blow the doors off of things, but, enough to get out of the way. Keeping it "stock" like. Lower profile seat. Chopped rear fender a bit.
Probably big bore 750. 5th gear upgrade. Want to stiffen up the clutch...maybe get another plate in there. I'd like to do hydraulic clutch mod...probably one piece clutch rod. Having a stiff clutch pull kinda sucks after a few hours riding around. Upgrade the electrical system. PMA, Pamco Pete, possibly Hugh's new igntion? Dual exhaust with some good mufflers for back pressure. EX500 carbs as I've had great experiences with them. UNI filters. I want to do an oil cooler and filter...might look into doing XSJohn oiler mod as well...want to do some head work but don't know how and have no experience...cam upgrade and rephase a possibility...
SO. Is all of this worth it? Where should I draw the line....am I missing anything? Sure I could buy a modern Triumph or a liter bike and just ride it...but there's a great deal of SOUL SUCKING BULLSHIT that's riding around out in the world. Some things can't be bought and there's nothing like riding a bike that you know inside and out.
What say you guys? What's your opinions and experiences? Let er rip.