Gary, is this 850 similar to the one you used to own? The one you sold to JRP?
That was a 72 750 combat Commando but yeah they're all pretty similar.Gary, is this 850 similar to the one you used to own? The one you sold to JRP?
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That would be the inside of the inner Primary. My guess is that the chain was run loose.What exactly are we looking at here, it looks like the engine case has taken a hit?
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Aren’t they all?
When I had my XS2 way back in the day I did a run from Chicago to Phoenix in 2-1/2 days averaging 800 miles a day. Needless to say that when I got home I slept on my stomach for a couple of days. Didn't unload the bike for a week..0045" clearance looks like cast piston specs. Re. the roadside repair by the High Priest of the Temple of Speed: the Yamaha could be fixed on the side of the road with minimum fuss. The intrinsic reliability (for its period) of the Yamaha tempted His Rapidity to focus on cosmetics over functional maintenance--human error, no fault of the machine. Wouldn't have happened if he were preparing for an endurance run (probably).
The Colorado Norton Works have some very good quality petcocks that don't leak. Just because a part looks correct doesn't mean they will work properly.Now where was I?
Had to reread the thread to more or less find out.
A test tank hooked up two kicks it started and made a couple laps of the driveways.
Further exam reminded me of why it's been mouldering in the shed.
All and still may get some petcocks to stop leaking long enough for a ride or two.
Dang it @Mailman !
yeah there's a Hindu set in hiding.You’re welcome!
Sounds pretty good though! Didn’t you buy a set of Asian made painted tins for this?
yeah there's a Hindu set in hiding.
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Hey the stock Norton headlight does a fine job of casting a warm glow out upon the front fender!Sure looks nice though!
When I tell people I ride an XS650 I always add: “Think Triumph, Norton or BSA - but with actual working lights!”
Hey the stock Norton headlight does a fine job of casting a warm glow out upon the front fender!
Actually this one has an LED headlight, with reverse polarity for a proper, positive ground system, though I haven't been brave enough to take a night ride on it yet.