Love it! Haha!
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Mailman’s XS2 a full on restoration
- Thread starter Mailman
- Start date
Love it! Haha!
Ha! Thanks Robin, I have to pace myself, I just want to go out and live in the garage for a couple of months!
Oh, that is SO stolen!
coprophagous grin???
Nice catch, Bob !
Excellent Bob - well done! This is going to be fun! 
Dammit - I am comin' over!
Pete
Dammit - I am comin' over!
Pete
Thanks Jeff!
Thanks Pete! You know you're always welcome here!
Thanks Pete! You know you're always welcome here!
ihaxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
I can't wait for my retirement!
Wow! I’ve been slaving away on the gas tank all day, I’m far from done with that yet. That’ll be the subject for another post.
However I have some more first impression photos.
The tool kit looks pretty complete
A look under the seat
Seat is off, the seat pan looks amazing, almost new.
The seat, not so much. And check out the funky trim fasteners, they are all like that and I think they’re going to be challenging to work with.
A look under the side covers. They look like an archeological dig. The whole bike is filled with cobwebs and petrified spiders, at least I hope they’re petrified!
The instrument cluster is in rough shape, haven’t quite figured out how I’m going to handle that yet.
The switchgear is pretty rough also. My left side switch has a broken headlight on/off button. Can that be repaired? Or am I going to have to source a replacement?
All wiring and sheaths looks brittle. All cables need to be replaced.
Lots more first impression photos to come, but gotta stop for now. Mama wants to go out for pizza and I have been lost in the garage for a couple days now! Haha!
Stay tuned,
Bob
However I have some more first impression photos.
The tool kit looks pretty complete
A look under the seat
Seat is off, the seat pan looks amazing, almost new.
The seat, not so much. And check out the funky trim fasteners, they are all like that and I think they’re going to be challenging to work with.
A look under the side covers. They look like an archeological dig. The whole bike is filled with cobwebs and petrified spiders, at least I hope they’re petrified!
The instrument cluster is in rough shape, haven’t quite figured out how I’m going to handle that yet.
The switchgear is pretty rough also. My left side switch has a broken headlight on/off button. Can that be repaired? Or am I going to have to source a replacement?
All wiring and sheaths looks brittle. All cables need to be replaced.
Lots more first impression photos to come, but gotta stop for now. Mama wants to go out for pizza and I have been lost in the garage for a couple days now! Haha!
Stay tuned,
Bob
Good bones Bob, lots of great pics.
I know this is way down your list but when you get to thinking on the seat let me know if you can't find any OEM style seat cover fasteners. I was able to order and get some from a local specialty hardware shop here in town for when I get around to my seats. I can pick some up and send em to you.
Have fun!
I know this is way down your list but when you get to thinking on the seat let me know if you can't find any OEM style seat cover fasteners. I was able to order and get some from a local specialty hardware shop here in town for when I get around to my seats. I can pick some up and send em to you.
Have fun!
Good piccys Mailman - and I totallly agree that your new bike has great bones.
Mailman shoot - he scores!!!
QUESTION: does anyone know if those are the stock bars on Bob’s new bike?
Also - I arrived home after a particularly sh!tty day at work and found that the latest issue of one of my favourite magazines arrived today: Classic Motorcycle Mechanics - and guess what is on the cover and the subject of a major article? How timely!
(NOTE: the TV image in the background is simply random and has nothing to do with politics (which is not permitted on the Forum).
Mailman shoot - he scores!!!
QUESTION: does anyone know if those are the stock bars on Bob’s new bike?
Also - I arrived home after a particularly sh!tty day at work and found that the latest issue of one of my favourite magazines arrived today: Classic Motorcycle Mechanics - and guess what is on the cover and the subject of a major article? How timely!
(NOTE: the TV image in the background is simply random and has nothing to do with politics (which is not permitted on the Forum).
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Good info on the seat Robin, I appreciate it!
eyewinder
XS650 Enthusiast
Congrats, got a beautiful bike there! Looking forward to your progress with it
I had a recent "experience" with seat cover attachment hardware just like yours.
The original-type seat on my '75 RD is actually a '73, and it has just this sort of fasteners, with the bent-over bolts..
I found a wrench (7/32) in my collection of ignition wrenches that fit the little nut.
The original-type seat on my '75 RD is actually a '73, and it has just this sort of fasteners, with the bent-over bolts..
I found a wrench (7/32) in my collection of ignition wrenches that fit the little nut.
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Mailman, that's a friggin time capsule...........I'm glad you were lucky enough to get it. I am following your build
thread and with you rep., it'll be great, ie: lots of pics and a words that even I can understand. lol
I do hope that you don't get so wrapped up in this project that you will ignore your short trips on your '76 with
great pictures and narration. Also, we're you inspired by the Feb. calendar bike of member Zaro Moore?
thread and with you rep., it'll be great, ie: lots of pics and a words that even I can understand. lol
I do hope that you don't get so wrapped up in this project that you will ignore your short trips on your '76 with
great pictures and narration. Also, we're you inspired by the Feb. calendar bike of member Zaro Moore?
Looks like it need some TLC but other wise a solid find. The seat cover I purchased was from PitReplca on e-bay. Cant remember were I bought the foam but they are out there. That pan is in great shape. Be carful with the trim as it would be impossible to replace. I just sold my last trim to Norway I had sitting around . The trim is held on by a square piece of metal that slides in a grove that the trim forms. I used a dermal to gently cut the threads right next to the nut then unsrewed the nut. The screws/ nuts were replaced with stainless hardware. Take a look at that starter gear. It sounds like it is not engaging fully. It will ruin the gear on the crank if your not careful. Take your time and enjoy. Looks good next to your other bike.
Some of the hard to find pieces you should be able to find here.
http://speedandsportinc.com
These guys may have the foam
https://hvccycle.net
Marks Xs650 has the foam
http://www.marks650yamahas.com/images/early_xs_650_seats.pdf
http://speedandsportinc.com
These guys may have the foam
https://hvccycle.net
Marks Xs650 has the foam
http://www.marks650yamahas.com/images/early_xs_650_seats.pdf
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