Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks, no they were just in reach to test fit, the bolts will be the stainless cap Allen style, so plenty strength.
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Right on!
I think peanut snagged it while you weren't lookin'....
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Lol. I wondered who that was running away 
I bet I'll find it tomorrow !
I bet I'll find it tomorrow !
Ha ha...that's how it always is!
I was tearing down a gun a few weeks back, and lost a 3/32" bearing that is used for the trigger safety (Stupid design) and I was trying so hard not to drop...of course it shoots off into the nether, and I'm out shopping for a replacement which took a few stops to different hardware stores to find...
I come back and reassemble it only to find that very bearing lodged inside the slide I had in my hand when it went flying. Well, now I have a whole bag of 3/32" bearings...which I'm sure everyone needs on hand. LOL
I was tearing down a gun a few weeks back, and lost a 3/32" bearing that is used for the trigger safety (Stupid design) and I was trying so hard not to drop...of course it shoots off into the nether, and I'm out shopping for a replacement which took a few stops to different hardware stores to find...
I come back and reassemble it only to find that very bearing lodged inside the slide I had in my hand when it went flying. Well, now I have a whole bag of 3/32" bearings...which I'm sure everyone needs on hand. LOL
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Lol. Yep, it's Sod's law!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Today, I got the engine pretty much rebuilt. Tomorrow, I'll get it back in the frame and hopefully the clutch pushrod worked out too.
Yoozy
XS650 Addict
Jeeeeeezzzusssss you shame us. Have a bleedin brew at least!
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Lol.. Well I've had a few jars tonight - Does that count ?
Yoozy
XS650 Addict
Johnt3
Still learning...
Good for you Paul! That'll be a fine engine man. 
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Here's hoping John
Hopefully get PMA, clutch, oil filter etc sorted today
Hopefully get PMA, clutch, oil filter etc sorted today
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thanks vsop
A little more progress today. I got the PMA fitted and TDC marked up. I fitted the Pamco - a little bit fiddly at times and one of the locators on one of the balance weights from the advance mechanism broke off. Wasn't a problem, as I still had the originals. The rotor had bound against the cam when tightened too and I had to machine a little shoulder to give it clearance. Nothing major, just fiddly.
I worked out the new clutch pushrod length (300mm, if anyone else is doing a similar mod) and fitted that, along with the new slave cylinder on cover. Just need to work out the routing of the braided line. Going up isn't really going to be an option due to the exhaust, so down it will be.
As the 750cc barrels are wider than the originals, they interfered with exhaust. So, I had to shave down the lower fin to ensure clearance. Popped the new oil filter housing too.
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A little more progress today. I got the PMA fitted and TDC marked up. I fitted the Pamco - a little bit fiddly at times and one of the locators on one of the balance weights from the advance mechanism broke off. Wasn't a problem, as I still had the originals. The rotor had bound against the cam when tightened too and I had to machine a little shoulder to give it clearance. Nothing major, just fiddly.
I worked out the new clutch pushrod length (300mm, if anyone else is doing a similar mod) and fitted that, along with the new slave cylinder on cover. Just need to work out the routing of the braided line. Going up isn't really going to be an option due to the exhaust, so down it will be.
As the 750cc barrels are wider than the originals, they interfered with exhaust. So, I had to shave down the lower fin to ensure clearance. Popped the new oil filter housing too.
Glad im not alone doing so... Mine broke also and I had a spare to use...
Thanks vsop
A little more progress today. I got the PMA fitted and TDC marked up. I fitted the Pamco - a little bit fiddly at times and one of the locators on one of the balance weights from the advance mechanism broke off. Wasn't a problem, as I still had the originals. The rotor had bound against the cam when tightened too and I had to machine a little shoulder to give it clearance. Nothing major, just fiddly.
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Yeah, the metal is very brittle and appears to be fairly cheap stuff - a lot of casting flaws
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Looking sexy Paul!
I routed my braided line down and up under the front tube(if that makes sense!).
I routed my braided line down and up under the front tube(if that makes sense!).
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
Cheers Airwolfie!
Thanks, yeah I think that's the way I'm going to go
Thanks, yeah I think that's the way I'm going to go
Paulrxs650
XS650 Enthusiast
A little more done today. I fitted the new sump oil strainer and popped it all back together and gave it a drink of oil. I decided the best place to put the reg rec, was behind the engine, using the old starter motor housing mounts. So, I made an aluminium bracket and it fits nice and tidy, whilst still getting plenty of cooling.
I also bled he brakes and interestingly the clutch. I was keen to see how successful the hydraulic clutch conversion was. Whilst the bike isn't running yet, pull at the lever and pushrod travel, are all very good, so fingers crossed for a working clutch.
Moving onto the rear brake, I machined up an aluminium brake stay rod, with adjusters at each end. I'll need to rebuild the caliper tomorrow as the seals are shot. So hopefully, a working rear brake tomorrow too!
I also bled he brakes and interestingly the clutch. I was keen to see how successful the hydraulic clutch conversion was. Whilst the bike isn't running yet, pull at the lever and pushrod travel, are all very good, so fingers crossed for a working clutch.
Moving onto the rear brake, I machined up an aluminium brake stay rod, with adjusters at each end. I'll need to rebuild the caliper tomorrow as the seals are shot. So hopefully, a working rear brake tomorrow too!
DevonDel
XS650 Member
In total awe....
