Machi
XS650 Addict
Yesterday I rode the sucker for the first time - about 50 ft - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202817999991682&l=6161172651123560224
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What have you done to your XS today?
- Thread starter I am Carbon
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................... hi guys ,,,well yesterday afternoon ,,, i pulled the pilots out off thecv38 carbys,,,,, they were a pig filthy anway i washed and cleaned them along with the fuel bowls they were dirty as welland i,ve currently got my carby and bits soaking in 98% petrol covered up of course so i am hoping to have better luck this time around regards oldbiker
Dialing in the '77 xs750 Standard fork swap on the '83.......fall away and then road testing.
Absolutely Beautifull afternoon for a ride and the bike performed wonderfully.
Absolutely Beautifull afternoon for a ride and the bike performed wonderfully.
Sparky
XS650 Addict
Today I took off the cheap ebay pleated air filters and put some UNI pods on her. a quick rip around the neighborhood seems to say that high-rev breakup is gone. Finally, i can move on to actually tuning the carbs!
sailor1968
XS650 Addict
I took my frame triple tree and sissy bar to powder coat.
OakBehringer
XS650 Guru
And then you'll have to shorten your kickstand and center stand 
Walked into the shop sat down next to it and said can't wait to spend time with you this weekend. New parts arriving via UPS today to continue the build, that dude in the brown outfit might as well be Santa Clause and I am four years old again lol.
I didn't need it, didn't even really want it. But like a dummy I low balled and he said come get it. It was only 15 miles away so......
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5054 miles. No keys, kept inside. minor rust. must of had electrical issues battery was out and there was a box of fuses.
Pulled the plugs, shot in some rust buster, pulled the carbs (gummed up) but nice.
Did a compression test 160, 162 I can live with that!
Missing side covers and lh foot peg throttle housing otherwise very complete and original was down very light, the (removed) engine guard worked.
Guy said it was in his grandparent's garage, a drug addled uncle left it there 30 some years ago.
I'm thinkin I'll fire the engine, see if the valve seals are OK and swap it into this, which developed a seriously deranged crank last fall.
No title.
5054 miles. No keys, kept inside. minor rust. must of had electrical issues battery was out and there was a box of fuses.
Pulled the plugs, shot in some rust buster, pulled the carbs (gummed up) but nice.
Did a compression test 160, 162 I can live with that!
Missing side covers and lh foot peg throttle housing otherwise very complete and original was down very light, the (removed) engine guard worked.
Guy said it was in his grandparent's garage, a drug addled uncle left it there 30 some years ago.
I'm thinkin I'll fire the engine, see if the valve seals are OK and swap it into this, which developed a seriously deranged crank last fall.
Machi
XS650 Addict
Nice find Gary = we'll have to start calling you TooMany
How 'bout "WayTooMany"...?
Wondered how long that would take!
WayWayTooMany about covers it.
Looks like the gas tank took about a decade to empty through the LH carb (it's always the left) It was so slow the float bowls and crankcase top don't have gas stains.
Used a hair dryer and the slide is moving, the throttle shaft turns but it's the tightest not rusted one i've seen so far funny what the residue from a gallon or two of gas will do to a carb. Gas tank was absolutely rust free inside, but it has one shallow dent on the top.
Wondered how long that would take!
WayWayTooMany about covers it.
Looks like the gas tank took about a decade to empty through the LH carb (it's always the left) It was so slow the float bowls and crankcase top don't have gas stains.
Used a hair dryer and the slide is moving, the throttle shaft turns but it's the tightest not rusted one i've seen so far funny what the residue from a gallon or two of gas will do to a carb. Gas tank was absolutely rust free inside, but it has one shallow dent on the top.
CDNTX650
XS650 Guru
Whats wrong with the crank in your 77 gggary? Walk apart?
It's 79 in 77 clothes
Here's what's wrong.
It's kinda noisy when it's running too...........
Here's what's wrong.
It's kinda noisy when it's running too...........
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
I am getting the rebuilt engine ready for install.
I installed the 277 Pamco unit for a cam sent to Hughs HandBuilt
the Pamco for the 277 can be installed something like 16 ways
keeping that in mind
with left cylinder at TDC
and advancer installed correctly
Then install the Pamco Rotor to where BOTH magnets are horizontal when slid onto the advance shaft. Works everytime.
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after getting that right install washer and nut
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I installed the 277 Pamco unit for a cam sent to Hughs HandBuilt
the Pamco for the 277 can be installed something like 16 ways
keeping that in mind
with left cylinder at TDC
and advancer installed correctly
Then install the Pamco Rotor to where BOTH magnets are horizontal when slid onto the advance shaft. Works everytime.
after getting that right install washer and nut
