Recent content by cmyoch

I took a 3 1/2 year hiatus from the XS. I sold my '78 Special to focus on other projects and have not done much riding. To make a long story short, a neighbor has an '81 Special that he has ridden by my place a few times and I would share stories about my time with my bike and what similar...

I got tired of worrying about selling a bike that I had winterized so this evening I drained the stabilized fuel, poured in fresh, put the shot battery back in and hooked it up to my booster, gave her a few kicks, hit the starter, and she fired right up. It's comforting to know that I had her...

I'd let the entire lot go for $5,000 just to not have to deal with all the no shows and tire kickers I had this past weekend. I can explain my entire mechanical history resurrecting all 3 bikes as well as service manuals and a bunch of spare parts.

I'm taking a break from riding for a while and I need the space. I am putting all 3 of my bikes up for sale, including my 1978 Special. I've owned this bike for 10 years and have done a lot to it over time. Bike comes with an extra engine on a stand. Engine in the bike is 100% overhauled (The...

I have a luggage rack with an adjustable back rest. I'm not sure what year it is off but I was told it was made for the XS when I bought it years ago. I took a different direction with the bike and it's sitting in my shed. It's not pretty but functional and could be made nice again. I believe...

Selling just a part off the Pamco or the entire Pamco itself??

That's not a cheap upgrade but I'm sure it's well worth it!

Are you parting out completely or just a few items in preparation for a different build? It appears you have a fork brace if that is available?

Can this system be purchased in the States? Griz and I recently discussed my need to change over to electronic ignition from points. I'll be watching this thread...

I definitely have two different sized holes for the axle. I very well could have had something backwards. It wouldn't surprise me if I did.

Update, I finally got time to fiddle with the bike. I removed the rear wheel but before the adjusters fell off the axle, I didn't get a chance to study how they were oriented. Regardless, they are oriented exactly as the above photo. I adjusted the chain according to the FSM and plan on taking a...

Yes, this looks like the one. I didn't think it was that long ago. Time flies.

No take away at all. I just wanted to express my true love for the bike. I feel like if I ever sold mine, I'd be in the same boat as you. I'd regret it and long for another one. I periodically hop on Craigslist and don't see that many around for sale. I know there are thousands of them still out...

I don't know if this is related to this or not but I recall last year the bike shifting slightly to the side when applying the rear brake harder than normal. I'll have to look, I think I posted a thread about it.

So I currently own 3 motorcycles; a 1978 XS650 Special, 1976 Honda GL1000 naked Goldwing, and a 1984 Harley XLH1000 Sportster. All 3 have very unique attributes and personalities but if a gun was held to my head and I had only one to choose to keep, it's the XS! The other two can go in a...