Recent content by DanW

Thanks everyone. Plan for next winter is the engine --- bore/ port/ polish/ blueprint and then paint n polish to carry the black to the motor

Thanks man. It's been a fun hobby with a ton of help from great people on this site.

For the past 6 years I've been tinkering with my XS every winter so that I have it back on the road for the riding season. This winter I powder coated/ polished the wheels. I figure 2 more winters and I'll be done...I think. Here's some pics of my updates...

http://ehatcher.smugmug.com/Other/Fiberglass-Book/27500556_2Kq4Hk#!i=2314187246&k=rW4FD87 I made one with fiberglass and had pictures throughout the whole process -- check out the link

The top bearing will not seat all the way down as you think it would but it is fine. I was cursing Mikes XS for hours but it works fine. Just be sure to pack as much grease in there so when (not if) water gets in there-- you'll have less chance of corrosion

What did you do to get the spokes to look like new?

Thanks everyone. Dave -- how did my exhaust work out for ya? Your bike is looking mighty fine as well. Saturdays I work but...on any sunday

Gordonscott engineering --- would recommend him to everyone.

So I've had my xs2 for a few years and ride it spring/summer/fall and have been working on it each winter. I think I'm one more winter away from finishing (wheels and motor). I just got my tank and seat pan (that took almost all winter to build) painted by a good friend and I think he knocked...

They all come off fairly easy. If you want pics let me know

Since your forks are off -- shave the 2 fender mounts at the bottom of each fork if you're not using them for a cleaner look

Here's what I did and seemed to help: I took a can of foam called "Great Stuff" and filled the bar completely so it was oozing out of both ends. The idea is to help soak some of the vibration. Once the foam was cured (takes a day or two) I carved the foam out about an inch from the ends and...

Retiredgentleman --- you nailed it! I had the coils crossed. I found this out after I spent a few hours shaving every contact point on the frame and motor mounts. Once I switched coils she fired right up. Next time I'll mark my coils (L/R) when I take everything off. Thanks for everyones...

Got it. Thank you. I'll start grinding away and see what happens.

Right on. Is this a case where it will show spark with the plugs outside the cylinders but when put into the cylinders under load -- nothing?