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    CHAIN LUBE....who uses what?

    fwiw Maxima Chain Wax, clean chain with WD40. Trialing Dupont Chain Saver (which is dryer. Got Dupont Chain Cleaner ascombo. Mixed feelings. Dupont seems to work well and is less messy (but you are supposed to wait half hour after application. (usually lube at end of ride anyway.. Since...
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    Restoring 1981 XS650 as my first bike!

    I have never gotten other then recent tires from Amazon. Their return policy is very good (at least with prime, which I have, and usually you can use as a trial). I prefer to run premium tires. For my bike BT45s are $ 225.32 a pair plus tax Shinko 712 are $104.90 a pair plus tax Shinko...
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    Restoring 1981 XS650 as my first bike!

    My experience is not with XS650s but fwiw If the head pipes are good and you can find someone to add mounting tabs or fabricate mounting clamps Harley takeoff muffers and Ducati Monster mufflers show up on ebay and craigslist occasionally very cheap. Won a pair of 883 mufflers $29 shipped. I...
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    Heritage Rat Resto Re-assemble

    It should be possible to lengthen centerstand than to replace shocks?
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