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79 XS F is now being slowly stripped for adequate and acceptable servicing before any running attempts.
This evening I found airbox rubber components needing cleaning and improved installation. K&N filters are in need of washing too. The whole air intake system was leaking and grimy. Removed the box for cleaning.
Now it's my turn at this tank rust cleaning as well. The biggest reason to not run the bike is because of the ugly rust in the tank which has likely gotten past the fuel tank internal filters as they were blown off by compressed at some point. I am concerned but the carbs did drain nice and clean. I'll prob pull them next.
Speaking of vacuum petcocks. These 79 units are not like my 78's. They seem to be like the "Special" petcocks. I'll bet they are garbage now. Fortunately I do have a spare set of 78's.
I'll be checking out valve train and charging system and ignition components too soon. Looking around for an auxiliary temporary fuel tank for testing .
It is fun to be back in the garage with XS's !
The Honda Turbo nightmare is gone. No BMW DualSport. No more side tracks, Just 2 XS's now for me. I swear
OK Mailman , I'll post somewhere Lol.What? No build thread? C’mon you got the bike, you know you want to!
I bought one of these 2 years ago - very satisfied with it!Welll..... Switching out rear fender and light from Special style to some late '70s one with square light and two round reflectors. That will let me attach a backpack to the sissy bar without covering up the light. Noticed the light is loose because of worn/dried rubber, so will take it back off and tighten that part using rubber grommets from hardware store. Flapping will cause things to break, including the license plate.
A couple of backpack possibilities. I got one at a yard sale for $1 that is something like this:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rockland-Rockland-Roadster-17-in-Rolling-Backpack-Black-R01-BLACK/302603254?cm_mmc=Shopping|G|Base|DD|29-59_LUGGAGE|NA|NA|71700000032321870|58700003838920744|92700038953612547|pla-636627119957-47028262037&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_p-AnL_r3wIVCY3ICh0rvQLlEAQYAyABEgK_DvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
The handle goes through a sleeve sewn into the back of it, that the sissy bar will go through. The one I got has the thickest canvas I've ever seen, almost too thick, so it would be pretty good. I'll have to drill out rivets to get the handle and wheels off of it.
Another alternative is a motorcycle backpack Walmart sells. It also looks pretty good. Maybe not as durable as the other, but maybe slicker looking, and slightly larger. Probably about equally good. Was actually in stock at my local Walmart.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fieldline-Motorcycle-All-Weather-Backpack-Black/23591041
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Per the hint on the forum, I got brave and followed instructions to replace the kick start spring anchor with an M6 x 1.0 bolt on the 77 cases.
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