Just wanted to hi--new to the forum but have been lurking for months. I have a '72 xs650 that I bought a few months ago -- recently got running and I'm slowly converting to a street tracker. I shaved a few things--added renthal mx bars, pods, scott gordon custom exhaust, and rejetted. That's about where I'm at as of now. Currently deciding on what swingarm to go with (to extend her out)--- which I think from what I've read the '74 and up models are a bolt on (not 100% sure yet). Eventually subframe will be changed to fit a champion style seat pan, freshen up motor with a bit of porting/matching/ polishing, aluminum rims.... Here's a few pics--notice the cut-out wrestling pad I've been using for a seat for the past few months--no shame in my game!
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TampaSVT
XS650 Addict
Welcome, Dan.
Rich
Rich
pregrid
XS650 Guru
Welcome, Dan. Another tracker is always welcome!!
Welcome , And yes a 74 up swing arm will bolt right in. As i recall the 74 up is about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches longer.
If you can find one the tx750 swing arm is the same length as the 74 up 650 but made from larger diameter tubing. A tiny bit heavier but much stiffer.
If you look around you will find pics with them side by side and you will see the difference.
Leo
If you can find one the tx750 swing arm is the same length as the 74 up 650 but made from larger diameter tubing. A tiny bit heavier but much stiffer.
If you look around you will find pics with them side by side and you will see the difference.
Leo
Hi Dan'
Welcome ...your new pipes look good. Your old pipes cleaned up nice. Thanks again. I'm moving along on my XS1 rebuild. Dropped rims off to get new tires. I painted frame last weekend. Painting and cleaning everything else as I reassemble it. Dropped off a NOS candy Green lamp ear at an auto paint store in Warminster to get a paint match ( I hope) it will be 100% stock . My engine tranny rebuilds done I just have to polish the engine. Next spring I'll ride it up . Stopped at that little coffee shop when we left. See attached picture.
Regards,
Dave. AKA CPKID272978[/ATTACH]"]http://
Welcome ...your new pipes look good. Your old pipes cleaned up nice. Thanks again. I'm moving along on my XS1 rebuild. Dropped rims off to get new tires. I painted frame last weekend. Painting and cleaning everything else as I reassemble it. Dropped off a NOS candy Green lamp ear at an auto paint store in Warminster to get a paint match ( I hope) it will be 100% stock . My engine tranny rebuilds done I just have to polish the engine. Next spring I'll ride it up . Stopped at that little coffee shop when we left. See attached picture.
Regards,
Dave. AKA CPKID272978[/ATTACH]"]http://
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Thanks everyone. Dave you're making me look bad--slow down with that project so I don't feel so damn slow. I bought a '76 swingarm off ebay and next will be sourcing shocks that look like the works performance ones but maybe a 1/5 of the price. Keep me updated with pics Dave.
