tscacadc
XS650 Enthusiast
I got my first XS a couple months ago, 1975. I need something to keep my busy over the winter. I ski but I can't afford it any more these days. I hesitate doing a build thread but I have enjoyed all the build threads I have looked through so i thought I would try to contribute. The forum has already been a big help and I am sure will continue to be over the next few months. I am going to be taking my time, busy with a son who races areacross and all his motorcycle problems. So here we go.
What I am starting with. It does run, but badly. The brakes dont work and leak like crazy.
Starting the take down
Dont know where this came from but it looks ridiculous.
Proper strip
Fuel petcocks cleaning
Big dent in the tank, not sure what do with it...
Cleaning the carbs
Got the wrong gasket. Its a 75 bs38.. i thought. But I guess I need to order the next year choke gasket. 8 hole?
What I am starting with. It does run, but badly. The brakes dont work and leak like crazy.
Starting the take down
Dont know where this came from but it looks ridiculous.
Proper strip
Fuel petcocks cleaning
Big dent in the tank, not sure what do with it...
Cleaning the carbs
Got the wrong gasket. Its a 75 bs38.. i thought. But I guess I need to order the next year choke gasket. 8 hole?