Hand me down Canadian XS650 build

[Jaymichael]

Synced carbs, adjusted idle, dropped the oil and inspected filters and screens today. Everything's looking good so far, sounds mean! Hope to get it into school this week on the gas analyzer to see how the mixture looks. Such a shame the seasons pretty much done here, at least I have something to look forward to next year!

 

[Jaymichael]

Well, spring is here and I must sadly report I pretty much did nothing to my ride over the winter. New teaching gig kept me hectic the whole damn time. School year is winding down so starting to tinker a bit. Set a personal dead line to have this thing plated and rolling in a month. Building a bracket for plate and brake light today

 

[SpongeBobbed]

Looks great! Let me know if you ever want to go for a ride. Some buddies and I have a garage just down the street from SAIT so we're not too far. I'd love to pick your brain about some engine stuff at some point. Cheers!

 

[Jaymichael]

Right on man, I'd be up for that
We are doing a staff/student show and shine in SAIT shop april 27th afternoon into evening. Hope to have her dialed in and road ready, stop by if your in the area

 

[SpongeBobbed]

Sounds great. I'll come by on the 27th and check it out. See you then!

 

[theDQG]

Man, you make it look so easy.

 

[Jaymichael]

A little of this, a little of that. So freaking close!!!

 

[Jaymichael]

Tackled a bunch of odds and ends over the last couple nights. Got rid of my half stripped rocker plugs for some nice stainless units. Adjusted the valves, cam chain and balanced the carbs. Still need to finish the wiring to the tail light, just waiting on some licence plate lights. Gauges should be here tomorrow. Took some photos, she needs a good cleaning, completely coated in winter dust.

 

[Jaymichael]

Pretty much going completely nuts at this point, so close I can taste it

 

[Jaymichael]

I had sorted out a work trade with a painter that works at my college but sadly he wasn't able to make time to spray my tank over the winter. Bit of a bummer but I understand how hectic the school year gets at a trade college. Got some mufflers ordered and on the way, something a little different but I think they are going to look pretty slick.

 

[Jaymichael]

Sounding pretty decent!

 

[Brassneck]

Sounds great! I like the tank as is...what were you going to paint it like?

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Good idle and throttle response.

 

[Jaymichael]

Going with factory color

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[girard]

looks good man. where did you get that on/off toggle switch?I have been looking for one but unable to find one i like.

 

[Jaymichael]

B&E electronics here in Calgary

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[SpongeBobbed]

Excited to see this thing in person!

 

[Jaymichael]

Cool man, if your planning to stop by Sait today the show runs 11 till 4pm. Ill be in and out during the day as I've still got classes but from 3 on ill be at the show

 

[SpongeBobbed]

Oh bummer man, I have work until 5. I'll catch you at the IllFated show in a few weeks.

 

[Moisstink]

Love the build. The bike looks great and sounds sweet!