650Greaser
XS650 Enthusiast
hi all ! i now have in possession a 1980 xs650 . I was told it needed a little work when i got it, and the more i am working/learning on it, just turns into more work. i have the time right now, but not the money.
hoping for some sage advice on the best rout to take with my cylinder . it apperes to be savagely pitted . is it beyond honing , what is the coast involved with re sleeving . i found a the top end of a 1970 on ebay just across the border for $60-70 .
as for putting the engine back together . from my limited knowledge/experience all i have to insure is the timing mark on the rotor+stator line up to tdc. (both pistons will be equally centre) and the camshaft sprocket mark should be at the top on the right .?
some clarification and confirmation would be greatly appreciated .
when i took it apart to orient the camshaft the right way(the threads on the right ) to support the p a m c o ignition i got . nothing was lining up as it should . the last rebuild was done by some one with less knowledge than me it seems. time will tell.
* * * also . what seal kit should i order from mikesxs (the only place i know that sells xs stuff)
aswel - what else do i need to replace . i will order 4 copper washers for the top ..
thanks again for any light someone can shed on my ramblings.
i am hoping to get this machine on the road this spring. the shop i am using is temporary
hoping for some sage advice on the best rout to take with my cylinder . it apperes to be savagely pitted . is it beyond honing , what is the coast involved with re sleeving . i found a the top end of a 1970 on ebay just across the border for $60-70 .
as for putting the engine back together . from my limited knowledge/experience all i have to insure is the timing mark on the rotor+stator line up to tdc. (both pistons will be equally centre) and the camshaft sprocket mark should be at the top on the right .?
some clarification and confirmation would be greatly appreciated .
when i took it apart to orient the camshaft the right way(the threads on the right ) to support the p a m c o ignition i got . nothing was lining up as it should . the last rebuild was done by some one with less knowledge than me it seems. time will tell.
* * * also . what seal kit should i order from mikesxs (the only place i know that sells xs stuff)
aswel - what else do i need to replace . i will order 4 copper washers for the top ..
thanks again for any light someone can shed on my ramblings.
i am hoping to get this machine on the road this spring. the shop i am using is temporary