I have a couple of great hardware stores near me that have a fantastic selection of stainless and chrome hardware.
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Project... "Fast & Flow"
- Thread starter fox23
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I have a couple of great hardware stores near me that have a fantastic selection of stainless and chrome hardware.
hardrock785
XS650 Addict
OUT STANDING!
fox23
XS650 Addict
Finally received my valve spring compressor in the mail so I was able to start pulling the head apart and get it ready for blasting. One question for you guys, when referencing another engine build thread on the forum I noticed that he had valve shims (thin washer) under each valve spring, and when I got all my springs out there was no shims to be found. Are they present on all engines, or only certain years? Is this something I need to replace when I'm in rebuild stage? Thanks for any help in advance guys, here's a few pics to support my story.
fox23
XS650 Addict
So they are supposed to be there regardless of year/model? Weird that mine were not...
Yep.
It happens. Seen a lot of these "missing parts" issues on this forum. Many of these bikes have a shady past. Even more reason to collect and study the service and parts manuals...
fox23
XS650 Addict
Right on, thanks a lot TwoMany.
fox23
XS650 Addict
Before the valve spring compressor showed up I was able to pull apart the rocker side of the head and blast it, powdercoated the breather and put it all back together with some nice stainless rocker plugs instead of those old rusty phillips head ones...
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Looking sharp! Just make sure you put those springs back the right way!
One side of the coil is tighter, that goes to the bottom.
Also, just double check with a magnet to see if the shims are there. Thought I didn't have any but they were there nice and snug!!
One side of the coil is tighter, that goes to the bottom.
Also, just double check with a magnet to see if the shims are there. Thought I didn't have any but they were there nice and snug!!
fox23
XS650 Addict
Double checked with a magnet, definitely no shims there.
Thanks man, its 100 grit glass beads from my local blasting shop.
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Valve spring orentation
Shim for valve spring seat - Original part used on cylinder head under the valve
spring. Steel shim must be in place on head (often missing!) 1pc. fits below
each valve spring assembly.
OEM Reference #
- 256-12116-01
they have them at 60 dirrect http://www.xs650direct.com/products-26.html
spring. Steel shim must be in place on head (often missing!) 1pc. fits below
each valve spring assembly.
OEM Reference #
- 256-12116-01
they have them at 60 dirrect http://www.xs650direct.com/products-26.html
fox23
XS650 Addict
Thanks Carbon, just ordered them this morning along with some other misc stuff for the engine.
fox23,
Thanks for the info about the rocker covers. You have a lot of great skills and vision! I'll be watching for future updates on "Fast & Flow"! I'm sure your build will influence others to aspire to your level of excellence!
Thanks for the info about the rocker covers. You have a lot of great skills and vision! I'll be watching for future updates on "Fast & Flow"! I'm sure your build will influence others to aspire to your level of excellence!
fox23
XS650 Addict
No problem man, thanks for all the support!
fox23
XS650 Addict
More done today. Front brake all installed, headlight installed/wired and got a bunch of stuff powdercoated and ready for final assembly once the motor is ready.
fox23
XS650 Addict
I wasn't really happy with the rear brake linkage that I originally had so I got some pivot ends and threaded up a sleeve to go between them, much better. Also threw the brake pedal and moto peg on to get a feel for how it will look when complete.
How's the contrast of flat black parts to the satin black of the frame look in person? I've got a lot of flat black going with my build and thought about doing a satin type finish on the frame. Your build is looking awesome dude.
fox23
XS650 Addict
My frame is gloss black and the other parts are flat black fine texture. I like the contrast of it so far, helps highlight certain parts by having them different. Otherwise I feel it might be just too much black if they were all the same finish.
Are those rocker plugs the ones Mikes sells? I like the looks of them! Bike is REALLY coming together well, loving the look so far. I sure wish i had access to a powdercoater on my budget, I'm stuck painting everything...
