scrapmetal
XS650 Addict
Thanks Mailman, have you seen my filter? is that the original?
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What have you done to your XS today?
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I would say that is most definitely original. It sure doesn’t look like any aftermarket filter that I’ve seen.
scrapmetal
XS650 Addict
Thanks a lot, like I said, clean inside and no damage, use it again.
XsJosh
XS650 Addict
Today I added steering stops
Yesterday I painted my fender struts
And the headlight mounts
Just a quick coat of PLASTI-DIP to see if I like it before having it power coated.
Yesterday I painted my fender struts
And the headlight mounts
Just a quick coat of PLASTI-DIP to see if I like it before having it power coated.
Tiesco
XS650 Addict
I ran it through a few heat cycles to seat the rings then took it for a spin and holy crap what a difference! This thing runs so much smoother with the new ignition system and the jetting I've done to carbs makes a difference too. I really like the smaller rear sprocket too. Cruises nicely at 3000rpm at 60.
The system is still half ass wired up so I could at least take it for a spin. The only thing I did was make a dinky little bracket for the coil. Even though this design isn't original, I'm still very proud of this mod.
The system is still half ass wired up so I could at least take it for a spin. The only thing I did was make a dinky little bracket for the coil. Even though this design isn't original, I'm still very proud of this mod.
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3 grand @ 60? I'm running 3.5 grand @ 50 stock. I'll be interested to see how she loads up on climbing a highway grade. Your sprockets are what and what?
Thanks. Tiesco.
Tiesco
XS650 Addict
17/31. I went up some steepish hills to test it and it doesn't seem to struggle really. Maybe it was more like 3250 at 60. But still a pretty comfortable rpm
Sounds good to me. Like I say, I'm running stock. Most of my riding is from 45 to 60 MPH. My problem is the pea shooters. I tend to dog it off the line to keep from making a lot of noise and I kill it.
Keep up the good work , Buddy. A lot of us are following your efforts. 
Well, Sh*t.
165/170 lbs. wet, missing the pipes. ( My Back, My back! )
Tiesco
XS650 Addict
There's no way that thing weighs that much. I can't be that strong.
Lift with your legs lol
Lift with your legs lol
Some parts arrived today for whatever that thing is I`m building. NOS CalCycle fork brace, Ceriani headlight brackets and a Old School Speed upper tree. The tree is "Super Duper" high quality stuff.
Some parts arrived today for whatever that thing is I`m building. NOS CalCycle fork brace, Ceriani headlight brackets and a Old School Speed upper tree. The tree is "Super Duper" high quality stuff.
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Oooh! Nice! I’m very much looking forward to seeing your bike being built.
Damn fine looking tree you got there Mister.
I picked it up and set it on my bathroom scale. It's an 81. Should be close.
Tiesco
XS650 Addict
Then I shorted myself because I guessed it weighed about 90lbs
Tiesco
XS650 Addict
What is the purpose of wiring the bolts together?
Steveair2
XS650 Addict
Safety wiring bolts keeps them from backing out.
Tiesco
XS650 Addict
How likely is that to happen?
On the sump filter, If you are really worried about it, just clean out the holes with carb cleaner, when you go back with the bolts, and use a bit of blue lock tight.
Had to edit this. Don't know what I was thinking.
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