I don't typically encourage addictive behavior,
but this sort of collecting is an exception.
For me, the particular intoxicant is breathing life into a barn find.
The moment of the first kick-over lasts me a number of months.
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but this sort of collecting is an exception.
For me, the particular intoxicant is breathing life into a barn find.
The moment of the first kick-over lasts me a number of months.
I don't typically encourage addictive behavior,
but this sort of collecting is an exception.
For me, the particular intoxicant is breathing life into a barn find.
The moment of the first kick-over lasts me a number of months.
“ I’ll take movie titles for $500 Alex. The answer is....... What is Flatliners? “
Thats not normal
Today I might have fumbled upon a nice battery suggestion? XS time was kept to a minimum due to other commitments but I did the usual stop at my local Cycle Salvage store because they have a stack of batteries out of newer motorcycles and I'm trying to get to a test fire up on the 79.
Yes, a few minutes of bs and $20 later, I peddled home with this modern AGM battery. Made in America. I eyeballed the size
Now at home I've discovered just how well this battery barely slides into the stock box minus the rubber part which this 79 doesn't have anyway. The really cool part besides the great (snug) fit is the rated CCA's of 220 ! That's high for an XS and I figured I better pass this on as so many XS'ers do use the electric start routinely.
I actually prefer to kick em but hey, my knee is not getting younger either..
So, study this brand and compare the CCA's to others and just maybe this option is good news to somebody out there !
-RT
Yes, a few minutes of bs and $20 later, I peddled home with this modern AGM battery. Made in America. I eyeballed the size
Now at home I've discovered just how well this battery barely slides into the stock box minus the rubber part which this 79 doesn't have anyway. The really cool part besides the great (snug) fit is the rated CCA's of 220 ! That's high for an XS and I figured I better pass this on as so many XS'ers do use the electric start routinely.
I actually prefer to kick em but hey, my knee is not getting younger either..
So, study this brand and compare the CCA's to others and just maybe this option is good news to somebody out there !
-RT
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Tiesco
XS650 Addict
I am really falling in love with this bike. This bike wants to be ridden. I have never ridden a bike this well mannered. And its only going to keep getting better because there's still plenty of work to be done. And it's so easy to work on. I can see why there's such a community following it.
Despite having friction plates that are out of spec, I have a pretty decent clutch. I hardly have any trouble finding neutral. I should do my bike a favor a get her some new plates though.
Despite having friction plates that are out of spec, I have a pretty decent clutch. I hardly have any trouble finding neutral. I should do my bike a favor a get her some new plates though.
The Manual is in error. There is a thrust washer on each side of the bearing. I think the inner one is thicker than the outside one but my memory fails me. That one is the thin one and it looks like it got trapped somehow. They are spring steel but brittle.
Hightower-Ash98
XS650 Addict
Today I bought some vacuum bypass plugs for my carburetor holders, bike fires up and runs strong. Might be synced idk putta puttas seem to be about even. Put my tail light on only to find that the po shortened my frame lol.
Rode a few laps around my yard. Runs okay, throddle sticks occasionally.
Rode a few laps around my yard. Runs okay, throddle sticks occasionally.
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Glad you're staying employed !
You are rapidly discovering the value of keeping detailed notes on your bike changes.
When you get the second bike, and then the third one, you'll realize what a necessity it is to have those files on each bike.
I can always just go out and count them. I also save every old part I replace; I’ve got all
My old clutch plates, both sprockets, the shocks, even the chain that was on it and all my old spokes. I just didn't remember off the top of my head and didn't want to go digging through the forum to find any past posts I’ve made about them. I bought the new sprockets right after buying the bike, I think even before I got my motorcycle license. I just didn't get around to putting them on until last fall. I do keep records of oil changes and part changes
My old clutch plates, both sprockets, the shocks, even the chain that was on it and all my old spokes. I just didn't remember off the top of my head and didn't want to go digging through the forum to find any past posts I’ve made about them. I bought the new sprockets right after buying the bike, I think even before I got my motorcycle license. I just didn't get around to putting them on until last fall. I do keep records of oil changes and part changes
When "The Basketcase" goes back together, I'll be keeping all the old parts tagged & bagged, and all the new parts cataloged. I have to do this, as I suffer from C.R.S. (can't remember s**t), among other minor self-inficted brain injuries (of the recreational and alcohol-related nature). As if I don't have enough "junk" laying around. Oh well...during all this "social distancing", I'll be building a new shed and enlarging an old one, so that ought to give me some room...
Johnnny13
XS650 Enthusiast
Helped my buddy with his 72 (pics attached). We checked compression in his engine and my 75 extra engine. I got compression on both sides to 120. He got 130 on both sides in his 72. Figured that was good enough so we pulled the engine. I'll probably just check out the top end, clean it up a bit, and paint a few things. Hopefully that's all it needs. Last week I swapped out both of his wheel bearings. We are still looking for forks for his 72. Basically looking for 73-76 34mm forks to work with late model wheels / rotor and early model brake caliper. The thread can be seen here http://www.xs650.com/threads/72-rotor-79-wheel-question.56810/. I'm going to put in new fork oil and seals in the 75 this week.
Tiesco
XS650 Addict
Urban Enduro Mock Up
Bike came to me with frame already modified.
Motor starts and idles nicely; almost a shame to list it on Kijiji. All wiring to be done by a new owner. I do not expect much response on account of the virus shutdown.
It's funny, the more I work on em, the more I don't really want to see them go away.
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Nice plate mount!
