my 1978 XS650E

[78xs650s]

I have to confess that I have used the knowledge from this site since summer of 2013 after purchasing my bike. Added Pamco electronic ignition and advance, repainted the scratched up and rusting tank and sidecovers, added new exhaust and mufflers. Had one just like it when my first son was born and finally found another. Best bike I ever owned.

Thanks for all the great information.

I have a two-into-one exhaust and muffler, points and plate, two single coils, and mechanical spark advance and plate free for anyone who wants them.

 

[payaso13]

Looks good got a 78 myself....love it!!!

 

[weekendrider]

Nice looking bike 78xs650s.
Thanks for the intro so I could see it and welcome to the site.

 

[kopcicle]

welcome !

Which 2 into 1 ? pics ?

~kop

 

[78xs650s]

welcome !

Which 2 into 1 ? pics ?

~kop

Here are a couple of pics. It came with the bike so I don't know the brand but it worked fine. Just wanted separate exhausts.

 

[78xs650s]

I have to confess that I have used the knowledge from this site since summer of 2013 after purchasing my bike. Added Pamco electronic ignition and advance, repainted the scratched up and rusting tank and sidecovers, added new exhaust and mufflers. Had one just like it when my first son was born and finally found another. Best bike I ever owned.

Thanks for all the great information.

I have a two-into-one exhaust and muffler, points and plate, two single coils, and mechanical spark advance and plate free for anyone who wants them.

Included some pics of paint process that I learned from you guys. All spray cans with Rustoleum except final clearcoats were with 2K.

 

[kopcicle]

PM sent

~kop

 

[payaso13]

Spray cans....dang looks good I need to do mine...then you just had it clear coated at a shop?

 

[timbeck]

PM sent---tim

 

[78xs650s]

Spray cans....dang looks good I need to do mine...then you just had it clear coated at a shop?

After the 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of base, and 2 coats of shimmer clearcoat, I let it sit until the next day. Carefully applied the decals and then shot 2 coats of 2K clear coat from a rattle can also.

Toughest part was the decal application. Actually the toughest part was just deciding to do it myself.

 

[payaso13]

Ok yeah I found decals online and new badges...badges are e expensive....well you gave me some inspiration to do it my self....good job

 

[78xs650s]

Looks good got a 78 myself....love it!!!

I looked at your pics. You've done some work on your bike.

 

[78xs650s]

Nice looking bike 78xs650s.
Thanks for the intro so I could see it and welcome to the site.

Thanks for the welcome. Great place!!

 

[payaso13]

Yeah I did all my work so far except putting on new rubber I'll let professionals do that

 

[gggGary]

Nice 78's thread!

 

[payaso13]

I'd post some pics of mine but not my thread lol

 

[tonyc]

Great bike I also have a78 and a76.

 

[lakeview]

Really nice looking 78, you are an artist with the rattle can! (I did not know that sort of clear coat was available)

 

[Scrambled]

Love my '78 too. Great bike .

 

[ccline746pk]

PM sent. Probably too late, but Ill try anyway.