Yes it is my bike. Been a work in progress for the last 15 or so months. Runs good...now lol!
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Yes it is my bike. Been a work in progress for the last 15 or so months. Runs good...now lol!
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probably broke down. Just call me greasy.
That rack/fender combo is sweettttYes it is my bike. Been a work in progress for the last 15 or so months. Runs good...now lol!
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Well, since you cautioned about the tach cable, I went ahead and repryed the bezel and fixed the needle. Works fine now, but the damper is really a mess now, so I think I'll still swap it out when the replacement comes in.
Thanks.
Oh, man. You had me. My blood was boiling. I've ridden the trail 3 times and have friends who plan on it. I was ready to call my congressman until I realized "hey this is Canada we're talking about."
Happy April Fools’ Day!
Oh yes - I am certain that calling your Congressman will have this outrageous ruling by the Nova Scotia DOT overturned at once!
....tee hee.
....tee hee.
Ramblin5, if you didn't put Locktite on the tach face plate screws, they will probably vibrate out again. I recently fixed this issue on mine. Gary's "pry-open" technique works well but I found the electrical tape pulled flecks of the paint off the bezel ring when I removed it. I think I will be using a ring of plastic cut from an empty chip dip or cottage cheese container in the future. It should protect the bezel sides from the hose clamp without sticking to them and pulling the paint off.
I think what caused my problem in the first place was worn damper mounts. The tach was loose in the housing and could shake around. I added o-rings to the damper rubbers, shimming them, and this tightened things up.
I think what caused my problem in the first place was worn damper mounts. The tach was loose in the housing and could shake around. I added o-rings to the damper rubbers, shimming them, and this tightened things up.
Hi Pete,
yeah, right. As if.
Mind you, the Cabot Trail is a dangerous place to ride a motorcycle.
Perfect for a pillion passenger who can admire those wonderful views but if the rider takes his eyes
off the road for the briefest moment; bike, rider & passenger will PDQ become part of the scenery.
Past noon in 'toontown so I can post a serious reply to this topic.
I took the first step of my sidecar swap by removing the XS650's centre-stand.
It's been years since the last time and I'd forgotten how incredibly strong the return spring is.
Still remembered the "First, remove the pivot bolts" rule though.
I took the first step of my sidecar swap by removing the XS650's centre-stand.
It's been years since the last time and I'd forgotten how incredibly strong the return spring is.
Still remembered the "First, remove the pivot bolts" rule though.
Not much. Took a package on base to get it into the mail system. Rode it to Burger King for some Breakfast. Then home. It's early yet. More adventures to happen. Maybe.
Yep, my damper is good and messed up now. Will replace it and the bezel with that off the used replacement I'm getting from azman857.
Gotcha. Those are good on mine. I'm talking about the rubber around the bezel on mine needs to be replaced.
I'll check them out. Thanks.
Showing Its Best Side!
Max Pete and I drove to the big smoke Sunday where I bought two and a half bikes. A 77, a 78 (the one shown) and a 78 Special.
The photo is misleading as the 78 is not nearly as nice or complete as it appears. However, it has good bones and I will try to wake it up to determine if the admited head gasket leak is simply a matter of a retorque.
The 77 has been detabbed for a cafe bike and came with 2 nice XS750 tanks and freshly respoked wheels. Both of these have titles/ownerships.
The 78 Special is a bare frame and motor with no ownership yet, but I am working on that. All machines matching number FWIW.
Drove through the remnants of a March going out like a lion snowstorm.
Yeehaw ! Way to go for it !
Showing Its Best Side!
Max Pete and I drove to the big smoke Sunday where I bought two and a half bikes.
Awesome lakeview must of had a big trailer or 18 wheeler to bring it all back home lol
Just the mothership - the other two were fully disassembled and the Special was just the frame and the motor.
