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XS650 Addict
Don't want to start an argument between members but I keep finding conflicting and contrasting views regarding the handling of an XS650 and would appreciate all your wisdom! I want to keep it specific to the XS-1 Drum brake model and how to improve the handling, which is the one I believe I'm going for in the end.
There are a several things I picked up and also questions regarding improving the handling:-
1) I understand new swing arm bushings and tapered steering are the first must improvements.
2) The XS-1 front forks, is it just me or the thin collar held by one bolt which holds the axle looks totally inadequate to me? Is this ok in reality or have there been reports of any funny behaviour from the drum brake wheel / fork on the road?
3) I understand there is a flex in the frame only sorted out several years later by Yamaha, is there a 100% cure for this by welding additional supports in areas? (I have seen something like this on another thread I posted).
Can't think of much else at the moment Would be much appreciated!
There are a several things I picked up and also questions regarding improving the handling:-
1) I understand new swing arm bushings and tapered steering are the first must improvements.
2) The XS-1 front forks, is it just me or the thin collar held by one bolt which holds the axle looks totally inadequate to me? Is this ok in reality or have there been reports of any funny behaviour from the drum brake wheel / fork on the road?
3) I understand there is a flex in the frame only sorted out several years later by Yamaha, is there a 100% cure for this by welding additional supports in areas? (I have seen something like this on another thread I posted).
Can't think of much else at the moment Would be much appreciated!