Yeah, like I said earlier, they discontinued the drilled bolt heads in later years. My ‘77 doesn’t have them. I’ve never had any loosen up on me. Frankly I only safety wired the one in my XS2 just for the exercise. I wanted to try doing it.
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My pipes started turning blue but only about 1/2 inch out from the mounts. No problem until the pipes started to show rust in the blue. Cheap chrome. I took a small brush and painted some "Flat Silver" VTH Flame Proof header paint around the area. Then I went for a 50 mile round robin. Paint is just perfect ( except for my brush marks) Still looks better than the rusty blue. I did get carried away and took the paint out further than I needed to but.
So, I comes back from the ride and my Highway Pegs had come in. The pegs are cool but there going to take some getting used to.
So, I comes back from the ride and my Highway Pegs had come in. The pegs are cool but there going to take some getting used to.
Here’s my jacket. I went with the smaller of the two. I have needed to lose some weight For months now; I’m sitting at 205 currently, I was 165 just 3 years ago. This is a 42. The 44 was a little more comfortable because it was roomy everywhere, including the waist, and I was worried it wouldn't cinch up tight enough to prevent wind from getting in. If I lost even 10 lbs it would just be too big. Another thing that really made a difference to me was the thickness of the horse hide-the 44 felt much thinner. The collar stands up perfectly on this 42, and it feels substantial. Not so on the 44; the collar felt kind of flimsy and the whole jacket just felt thin. I love this shiny horsehide. Planning on riding in to work tomorrow and starting to break it in. Sorry for the weird poses and zombie stare; These were strictly fit photos for comparison to the 44.
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TZ,
Jacket looks real good. ( I would have went with the larger since I have given away ones I outgrew) I thought the sleeves might be a little short when you reach for the bars but maybe not. Looks good!
The Highway pegs, the crash bars were already fitted with bushings welded in place.
Jacket looks real good. ( I would have went with the larger since I have given away ones I outgrew) I thought the sleeves might be a little short when you reach for the bars but maybe not. Looks good!
The Highway pegs, the crash bars were already fitted with bushings welded in place.
Oh, yeah! Cool beans!
Nice jacket!
You just need the Arnie shades now brother!
You just need the Arnie shades now brother!
scrapmetal
XS650 Addict
Both sets of pistons come from an XS1b, both have the same dimensions, but each set has a different number 96.4 / 96.3
S650-017990 has 96.4
S650-013593 has 96.3 piston set has the notches on the exhaust side, who can clarify?
thank you, scrap metal
S650-017990 has 96.4
S650-013593 has 96.3 piston set has the notches on the exhaust side, who can clarify?
thank you, scrap metal
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There shouldn't be a decimal point on 'em. the 964 is added to 74 for actual diameter. So, 964 means the piston was 74.964mm when it was made. Since it's used, it doesn't really mean anything any more.
scrapmetal
XS650 Addict
Don't know.
Tiesco
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From running perfect to running like shit. It started right up then gradually got worse and stalled from time to time and now it won't even start. It seemed to me like something gummed up the carbs but even after I cleaned them it still didn't want to start without heavy throttle application. Maybe I just didn't clean em good enough.
XsJosh
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Today I made a plug for my tach drive (going digital)
And I installed my new clutch and brake masters
And I installed my new clutch and brake masters
...made tach plug, going Digital! Who is this masked man?
Tiesco, you noticed the holes in the carbs are SMALL! Did you use in-line filters? Strainers on the stand pipes in the tank? Once the carbs are spotless, filter the gas! It's a long way in there.
Tiesco
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Yeah I have strainers on the petcocks
I let the cylinders air out and came back after dinner it started right up with what little gas was left in the bowls.
Whatever. I'll sort it out.
I let the cylinders air out and came back after dinner it started right up with what little gas was left in the bowls.
Whatever. I'll sort it out.
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I had to lose 50 lbs to get back into the Schott I bought in 1984. It was worth it! Allowing excess weight is a bad idea. My Schott was snug when I got it. It’s supposed to be nice and snug. Not tight.
My uncle sporting a Perfecto shortly after the war.
It’s supposed to be snug.
That pic of your uncle is truly awesome. I went for a short ride just an hour ago- I’m worried it’s too small. It’s snug everywhere, which is good, but the arm holes cut into my armpits just enough to notice. Not even my armpits per se, but actually where my pec meets my shoulder. I’ve put on serious muscle over the last few years, and my lats and arms have gotten bigger. I don’t think I have any fat to lose in my armpits. I am agonizing once again. The 44 was definitely NOT snug ANYWHERE. I really need a 43, which they don’t make. I don’t know what to do.
