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mad bomber
My brother requested a video of the '77; here it is:
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Wizard of Smiles
Retro Rookie Rider
I like that bike a lot. nice work.
Hopper
XS650 Addict
Nice job on the bike Q...I have one of those rare drum mags as well 
Hopper
XS650 Addict
Q_Tip...How you liking those round slide carbs? Been thinking on getting a set myself. You get those from 650 central or off ebay?
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mad bomber
I've nothing to compare them to except the stock CV carbs on my other bike (suzuki GS500). I would say the throttle response with the VM34's is noticeably better.
These VM's were on the bike when I bought it. I've only ridden the bike about 50 miles or so...bike starts up well except when totally cold.
Gotta get the rear drum working better, I basically have to stomp the living crud out of it to get any brake out of it.
Otherwise she's ready to go. Plug color is looking pretty good, the right side is a shade lighter than the left but both look runnable.
August
XS650 Member
Two questions,
One, where did you find the mini-gage set-up? And two, how does one go about fitting an ATV master cylinder set-up and what brand did you use?
Other than that, awesome sounding bike, even if the timing needs work, sounds better than mine (just me making "vroom" noises at the moment).
One, where did you find the mini-gage set-up? And two, how does one go about fitting an ATV master cylinder set-up and what brand did you use?
Other than that, awesome sounding bike, even if the timing needs work, sounds better than mine (just me making "vroom" noises at the moment).
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mad bomber
Mini gauges are at MikesXS...nice quality from Taiwan. Haven't clocked it for accuracy but its a solid gauge not a POS. Straight bolt on/elec hook-up.
The ATV master cylinder is off an '04 Yamaha Raptor....brake switch and hose plugs right in.
August
XS650 Member
Sweet! Thanks man! Once again, awesome bike!
scott s
XS650 Guru
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mad bomber
ease up yall dayum
tadd442
dude.....
1776?....I hear ya about the "yankee" rip, but 1776? We "yank's" were not at war with the south in 1776. In 1776, we were ALL (North & South) smacking the shit out of the Brits.
Q...great vid & great work.
Nice bike, video and display of todays public and advanced educational systems results. I suspect journalism as a major.........
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mad bomber
Lol I am distressed to realize I said, "Uh" 26 times in less than 3 minutes. Note to self...videos should be scripted.
Nah, ya did good, lad. T'was referring to the history lesson we were given.
pumps
XS650 Junkie
I don't care what you sound like. As long as you ride . Bike sounds good.
tadd442
dude.....
1776?....I hear ya about the "yankee" rip, but 1776? We "yank's" were not at war with the south in 1776. In 1776, we were ALL (North & South) smacking the shit out of the Brits.
Q...great vid & great work.
And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why you don't attack the internet whilst intoxicated. I can lip up a bit after a few beers. and i also forget u.s. history, apparently
