Recent content by abyssmaltailgate

Thanks for the pics. It would seem Haynes omitted a lot of pages from the shop manual

Thanks Scott! I've been trying to align my chain but still haven't figured out if the inside distance between the axle plates is the same as the stock swingarms. I should also mention that the axle plates are 3/8" plates WITH 3/16" "doublers" (as the website calls them) welded to each on the...

I have asthma and use a drug called Advair, which is a steroid. I began taking it when I was young, probably 10 or 11, to help reduce inflammation and improve lung function. It worked great, but as some of you may know, your body becomes dependent on steroids. Now my lungs can't function...

Thanks for the followup fyl1982. I'm not concerned about a 1/4"x1/4" blind hold sacrificing any structural integrity on a 3/8" axle plate, but it's good to know those bolts do not hold tension. I did not assume they did; however, I've discovered thanks to mrtwowheel that I was tightening...

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That's actually pretty smart with what you did with the torque arm on the rear drum brake. My hardtail is welded where I kept the same stock sub frame you did except I made a torque arm bracket that fits behind the tube near your key ignition; however, I've been messing with spacers to get...

Mr. Two Wheel, I will try your method, but to clarify... The chain tensioner itself slips when tightening the axle nut because the adjuster bolt slips from the groove/fillet on the axle plate (hardtail, which is comparable to the swingarm fillets on the stock bike). I'll try to upload photos to...

Finally got a roller together. Going for a Frisco style chop - Forks by Frank about 2-3" over stock length... I measured once but don't remember. - 21" Akront high shouldered aluminum rim - Gary Little John low tunnel, round coffin tank - David Bird hard tail with a 4" stretch and 2" drop

I've been having this same issue with my hardtail frame and was thinking about drilling a blind hole into the slots in order to better secure the chain tensioner (this is what Haynes call them but I see a lot of people refer to them as axle adjuster) bolts. I'll drill one hole, then stick a...

I know this is a super old thread, but for anyone else who's curious: 1) Hayne's manual species about 3/4" or 20mm slack 2) Yes, if tension is too loose it can even come off the sprockets 3) Tensioners with springs make chain installation easier and usually allow you to adjust tension Hope you...

How does the stock XS500 front end fit up with the XS650 frame? I'm wondering if one had the XS500 front wheel if it would be easier to acquire the corresponding front end and toss it on the 650 for a build?

Scott, you're referring to the width of the hub correct? As in the distance between the two outer most ends at the center of the wheel? I wanted to confirm as I'm potentially purchasing a set from someone across country, and I want to make sure I receive something I can use with an XS650...

I'm looking for an unmodified, uncut XS650 swing arm frame for a resto/mod. I am happy to buy a frame with or without a title. The more original, the better. I've got a motor I plan on dropping in it with '79-'80 XS-SG crankcases so a contemporary frame/fit is preferred, but I do not believe...

Looks wild! Keep posting progress!

Thanks Skull, so... it's really as simple as that? Sounds like I'm golden then :bike: