Thanks! 50 / 50 ratio of simple green and water.
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Mailmans XS2 , the rebuild.......again
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Thanks! 50 / 50 ratio of simple green and water.
I hate leaky petcocks, and it’s something that a lot of people have struggled with. I’ve gotten pretty good at rebuilding them, by borrowing techniques from other forum members, here are some tips.
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http://www.xs650.com/threads/mailmans-77d-getting-a-makeover.54710/page-3#post-593753
This is a really good tip from @Jim , I’ve done this and it works great!
http://www.xs650.com/threads/mailman’s-xs2-a-full-on-restoration.51520/page-125#post-586434
@Mailman did you happen to get the True Value part number or the dimensions of the grommet? I have a True Value a few blocks from me. I could use a couple of those. Nice work.So I ran to True Value Hardware store to rummage through their cabinets , looking for a suitable grommet I could use. I found one that was just about perfect. Heavier than most with thick squared edges.
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The original part had one flat side, where it presses into the side cover, so I trimmed off one side, the fit was perfect.
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I didn’t want to cut through it to slip over the wiring harness, so I removed the wires from the multi plug and ran the wiring harness through the grommet, the end result was just perfect! And it only cost $1.20
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I did not get a part number, but I found it in a drawer full of grommets. Here are the dimensions,
I like magazines. I always learn something from reading the articles, the photos are nice to look at, the adverts can be useful and they give me something to do when I am trying to not do what I am supposed to be doing.
One of my favourite magazines is called Motorcycle Classics and the March/April issue just arrived. The front cover is very nice with a snazz old Beemer R50S (I’ve got a soft spot for old Beemers - ACHTUNG!).
So, I started flipping through the articles and lookie what I found on page 52.....
...and it seems that these folks have a whole flock of XS2s....
So, I’m thinking’ that at least a few of you reprobates should be slippin’ down to your local newsagent to grab a copy of the March/April issue of this magazine....
I’m looking at you Robert and you Gregory and you Keith......young men......
One of my favourite magazines is called Motorcycle Classics and the March/April issue just arrived. The front cover is very nice with a snazz old Beemer R50S (I’ve got a soft spot for old Beemers - ACHTUNG!).
So, I started flipping through the articles and lookie what I found on page 52.....
...and it seems that these folks have a whole flock of XS2s....
So, I’m thinking’ that at least a few of you reprobates should be slippin’ down to your local newsagent to grab a copy of the March/April issue of this magazine....
I’m looking at you Robert and you Gregory and you Keith......young men......
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I agree Pete. Even the motorcycle market magazines like "Just Bikes" can come up with some treasures like these two.
$7900 & $8995 (AUD) respectively and something to give inspiration to the frustrated retro-mod rebuilder.
Hmmmmmmm...... maybe I spent too much fixing mine up? Oh well.....
Incidentally, I got my old bird fixed up after the fall. That was a hundred dollar lesson. Let's see if I'm a slow learner.
Cheers
$7900 & $8995 (AUD) respectively and something to give inspiration to the frustrated retro-mod rebuilder.
Hmmmmmmm...... maybe I spent too much fixing mine up? Oh well.....
Incidentally, I got my old bird fixed up after the fall. That was a hundred dollar lesson. Let's see if I'm a slow learner.
Cheers
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very pretty though...
I started a subscription with that magazine back when it first started, I had it for quite a few years, I even had a couple letters to the editors published in there. I finally dropped it a couple years ago, their rates got to be very expensive for not very many issues. Good magazine though.
Yes, we get it here in Oz. Good if you're off on a plane trip. I 'spose that means they're screwed!
Agreed, MaxPete. I don't subscribe to that magazine, but enjoy buying a copy once in a while and will do so now - thanks for the heads up!
Motorcycle Classics is a fine magazine. I always look for those and Brit bike mags too at a local book store.
Unfortunately, it seems to be only seasonal stocked.
It is disappointing that it is rare to find XS650 magazine articles or even pics..
Unfortunately, it seems to be only seasonal stocked.
It is disappointing that it is rare to find XS650 magazine articles or even pics..
It's hard to find book stores anymore. Even harder to find ones that stock a lot of those magazines. There used to be several that stocked all sorts of them but not no more
I haven’t touched my motor in a while, I’ve been busy doing other stuff lately. So today I went out and started re assembling my clutch. I’ve had the friction plates soaking in fresh oil, I removed the clutch basket and filed all the grooves smooth , where the plates had worn notches, put it back on and torqued it down.
It sure is nice and easy to install a clutch up on a bench with the motor laying on its side!
Then I dropped the screws and springs and spacers all in.
Torqued em down and the clutch is done!
All that’s left is to replace the right side cover and the motor will be ready to drop back in the frame!
It sure is nice and easy to install a clutch up on a bench with the motor laying on its side!
Then I dropped the screws and springs and spacers all in.Torqued em down and the clutch is done!
All that’s left is to replace the right side cover and the motor will be ready to drop back in the frame!
Coming along very well, Bob!I haven’t touched my motor in a while, I’ve been busy doing other stuff lately. So today I went out and started re assembling my clutch. I’ve had the friction plates soaking in fresh oil, I removed the clutch basket and filed all the grooves smooth , where the plates had worn notches, put it back on and torqued it down.
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It sure is nice and easy to install a clutch up on a bench with the motor laying on its side!
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Torqued em down and the clutch is done!
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All that’s left is to replace the right side cover and the motor will be ready to drop back in the frame!
Daniel would be pleased.
Thanks! I was surprised to see that what I wrote on that clutch never washed off, so I figured, let it ride!
Very nice lookin torque wrench there too.
As long as its not a HF. Remember to dial it back to Zero also.
Motor installation day!
Today I finally got this lump off of my workbench and back into the frame where it belongs. I hooked up my chain hoist and got it off the bench and in the air and then maneuvered my bike below it.
With no motor in the frame it’s easy to scoot around side to side. Drop the motor down to the right height.
The tricky part without some sort of adjustable hanger, is the bottom of the motor has to go over the frame rail, then drop down into place. It has to be tipped to achieve this. I could not have done this without the chain hoist, the ability to move up or down in tiny increments and hold there effortlessly made all the difference.
Getting the bottom bolt started is the key, once that is in place the rest all falls in with a little wiggling.
And done! I’ve never tried installing a motor with an upright, partially assembled bike. It was a little fiddly but not bad at all.
I still have lots of parts to install, I took a lot of parts off for clearance reasons. No big rush, I’m enjoying working on my old bike again.
Later!
Bob
Today I finally got this lump off of my workbench and back into the frame where it belongs. I hooked up my chain hoist and got it off the bench and in the air and then maneuvered my bike below it.
With no motor in the frame it’s easy to scoot around side to side. Drop the motor down to the right height.
The tricky part without some sort of adjustable hanger, is the bottom of the motor has to go over the frame rail, then drop down into place. It has to be tipped to achieve this. I could not have done this without the chain hoist, the ability to move up or down in tiny increments and hold there effortlessly made all the difference.
Getting the bottom bolt started is the key, once that is in place the rest all falls in with a little wiggling.
And done! I’ve never tried installing a motor with an upright, partially assembled bike. It was a little fiddly but not bad at all.
I still have lots of parts to install, I took a lot of parts off for clearance reasons. No big rush, I’m enjoying working on my old bike again.
Later!
Bob
