AndersJ
XS650 Addict
I’m milking my “progress” updates here but the new title arrived in the mail today! Not bad for a bike that has been title hopped since the 80s and was owned by a local pawn shop at one point.
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Green Grandad resurrection
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AndersJ
XS650 Addict
The Gray Princess is not thrilled with the pace of this survivor resurrection.
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AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Actually, she seems to like the seat so much that I'm gifting it to her once I remove it
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
As I’ve said before the MC gods don’t giveth with both hands…
Found this nice “Beemer seat” listed locally that is a perfect fit for my xs1
But then I found a significant crack in the frame while removing the old crusty seat…guess this thing is getting fully nude for a weld and repaint…slippery slope indeed
Found this nice “Beemer seat” listed locally that is a perfect fit for my xs1
But then I found a significant crack in the frame while removing the old crusty seat…guess this thing is getting fully nude for a weld and repaint…slippery slope indeed
From what I've seen and read, that crack is pretty common in the early frames. Check the downtube where it meets the cross piece at the bottom.... below the aft motor mount... another common crack point.As I’ve said before the MC gods don’t giveth with both hands…
Found this nice “Beemer seat” listed locally that is a perfect fit for my xs1
But then I found a significant crack in the frame while removing the old crusty seat…guess this thing is getting fully nude for a weld and repaint…slippery slope indeed
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AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Will do. Total bummer honestly but I'm trying to take it in stride. "This is awful!", says the pessimist. "It can always get worse!", says the optimist.
Maybe @GLJ can chime in here. He had the same cracks on his XS-2 iirc...Will do. Total bummer honestly but I'm trying to take it in stride. "This is awful!", says the pessimist. "It can always get worse!", says the optimist.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
My wife suggested I fix it with "the stuff the guy that had a heart attack on a plane would shout about on TV"...name that product.
As I’ve said before the MC gods don’t giveth with both hands…
Found this nice “Beemer seat” listed locally that is a perfect fit for my xs1
But then I found a significant crack in the frame while removing the old crusty seat…guess this thing is getting fully nude for a weld and repaint…slippery slope indeed
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Oh crap...never heard of this before, I have a few frames to go inspect I reckon!!
On a positive note: Great score on that seat (with grab rail no less!!), looks to be in great shape and they're getting harder and harder to find every day.As I’ve said before the MC gods don’t giveth with both hands…
Found this nice “Beemer seat” listed locally that is a perfect fit for my xs1
But then I found a significant crack in the frame while removing the old crusty seat…guess this thing is getting fully nude for a weld and repaint…slippery slope indeed
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AndersJ
XS650 Addict
I was very happy about the seat. Still very supple foam and the cover isn't dry and splitting.On a positive note: Great score on that seat (with grab rail no less!!), looks to be in great shape and they're getting harder and harder to find every day.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Looked at some of the threads re: cracked early frames. Seems doable with the right skills. Are people bracing these frames or is the flexing swingarm the primary issue?
Haven't gone looking "real hard" but so far haven't found a cracked 70-73 frame here. There's been a "significant number" of them.
I hope Greg doesn’t mind me jumping in here. Greg’s experience with his cracked frame ( multiple )
and his subsequent repairs begin here,
https://www.xs650.com/threads/its-past-time-to-start-xs2-resurrection.53396/page-6#post-573655
Keep reading, it goes on for a while. He did a good repair.
and his subsequent repairs begin here,
https://www.xs650.com/threads/its-past-time-to-start-xs2-resurrection.53396/page-6#post-573655
Keep reading, it goes on for a while. He did a good repair.
I just went out and inspected all 5 of my old badge bike frames...all good, thankfully.
Especially good since one of the 72's is supposed to be sold to someone locally.
Especially good since one of the 72's is supposed to be sold to someone locally.
Yes check the lower frame where the down tube meets the cross tube.
Also a good idea to check the engine cases at the top rear motor mount.
Also a good idea to check the engine cases at the top rear motor mount.
If it’s that big of a problem, perhaps one should perform a dye penetrant inspection on suspect frames. These cracks might be very difficult to see if they aren’t advanced.
Well, I'm definitely not planning any Evel Knievel stunts with any of mine anytime soon, so I think I'm safe there.
Its just the aircraft maintainer guy in me just makes me obsess with preventative maintenance...you know the deal.
