My on the cheap bobber build thread.

[Johnt3]

I've heard the Sportster being a "girls bike" comment too and thought, what the hell!
How's your bike running out for you dilbone?
I'm gonna take mine out and get a couple of shot's today and get a ride in too.

 

[I am Carbon]

Hey John,
You got any railroad cars up yonder?

 

[Johnt3]

Yeah we got railroad cars, why?...
Oh, I'll try and get some Professional quality pics for ya Carbon.
Just got to wait for the wife to get home from work.

 

[I am Carbon]

Hey John Just got in from riding. In the picture game they wanted rail car with graffti on it with the bike too.
I didn't see one today

 

[Johnt3]

Well crap man! I was wondering what the hell you were talking about, we have train tracks two blocks down and one block up. HA HA!

 

[I am Carbon]

We don't have much in the way trains here.
But we do have very small tourist train.

 

[Johnt3]

I got some pics of the bike today.
I didn't see any box cars either... There are usually good long lines of them on the side rails here.
My new battery strap that I "found" laying around the house.

The new rear tire.

And a side shot of her now.

 

[I am Carbon]

She really looks sexy John!
battery belt looks cool Man
I luv genuwine imitation legless lizzzard

 

[Johnt3]

Thanks man! I'm pretty sure it was my son's from awhile back.
I just noticed how low she looks in the grass. I guess I better get ta mowing tomorrow.

 

[Johnt3]

I noticed that my idle was climbing after riding for awhile. I checked it over and when I grabbed the carbs I could change the idle! Really weird.
I'll get out and pull the carbs and check the boots for cracks.
If they check out I'll pull them and change out the gaskets.
I'm sure I'm getting some air from somewhere.

 

[Johnt3]

Well I pulled the carb boots and they have some small surface cracks, nothing through.Not bad for some 35 year old rubber parts.
Installed new gaskets and so far that seemed to do the job.
Anybody have an opinion on the JBM boots?
I'm off to go on another ride.

 

[Paulrxs650]

John, I'm off to Egypt again in a few weeks! I'll send you an Egyptian leather belt! Lol

Looks good!

 

[Johnt3]

Oh you lucky SOB!... I mean yes, I would like an Egyptian leather belt my dear friend.
You go have your fun and adventure brother.
Thank you Paul.
I just got back from a ride and I ran the crap out of her. Hit 65mph... yes I'm a wuss!
I did run her up in the rpm's. 5500 is all I care to wind her up to.If I had the money,I'd like to try a rephase on her.
She's good for around town and on the back roads around here.
I will be pulling the engine this winter to reseal the top end and install a new cam chain with the front guide. I'll buy a Yamaha guide for piece of mind, the reviews on the mikesxs guide I have aren't encouraging.
I pulled the plugs and they looked good.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Go John - brilliant!
I'll fetch one back then

 

[Johnt3]

Thanks Paul, how's your bike running out?

 

[Paulrxs650]

Its running really well! - but winter is coming
Looking for another XS to do a Cafe Racer

 

[Lester]

Came out real nice.

 

[Johnt3]

Yeah, it's getting colder here too Paul. I can't wait to see your Cafe build my friend!
Thank you Lester.

 

[Paulrxs650]

Yeah, Im just scouring around for a donor bike now

 

[Johnt3]

How plentiful are XS's around your area?