Recent content by Georelle

I have a set of stock mufflers off a '76. They are not in too bad of shape. One of them has a loose baffle inside. I have read a post while back on fixing that. I can take pictures and send if you are interested. Georelle

I had a bike given to me that was obtained this exact way. Unfortunately not an XS 650. The clean up company found a 78 Honda CM 185. The owner of the company gave it to a friend of mine and he gave it to me. I submitted a title request to the South Dakota DMV, They checked the background and...

I have lowered the price on the local CL to $2900.00 & taking reasonable offers. I would like to sell this bike with out going on ebay.

I have had a couple request to hear how the bike sounded so I have uploaded a video on Youtube.

Welcome Robbo. The only thing I might change if I was to do it again is the top rear shock mount. I think I would weld a U bracket on top of the rear frame then just bolt the shock to that. I welded a pipe to the top of the frame and then welded a nut inside of that to bolt the shock to. Georelle

Thanks for the compliments. The front end is stock. The only mods I did was cut the tabs off the fork lowers that aren't needed and got rid of anything else not needed. I cut the tabs off with a grinder and sanded them smooth. Then I just gave them a brushed look with a green 3m pad. Real easy...

Thanks. Those are the shortest shocks mikesxs sells.

Billy That is a nice looking 650. What is up with that right side cover???? What can you tell us about that?

Finishing up the initial build. The archived album on 650Rider. http://650rider.com/index.php?name=coppermine&file=thumbnails&album=360 Cheers!

Thanks Cap'n Its a lot of fun to ride as well. Georelle

Time to part with my beloved bobber. I bought this four years ago and have gone through this bike front to back EVERTHING has been rebuilt. New wheel bearings, rebuilt front caliper, new pads, new brake master cylinder & hydraulic lines, speedo, rebuilt forks w/ new seals, removed excess tabs...

Found this in the Sioux Falls Craigs list; http://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/mcy/2276334457.html There is no title. Not too sure about ND but getting a title in SD is not too hard. I have done it cost all of 5 dollars for them to check the back ground on it and say ok you can have a title. I will...

Nice. That exhaust is pretty cool too. I would probably start with rebuilding the carbs. It is going to need it sooner or later any way. Georelle

Hey Classic. I don't have the VX800 but I do have an 2002 VZ800 Marauder. I really wasn't too familiar with the VX800 until I googled it after reading your post. The style of bikes is different but I am sure the motors are basically the same. I love the Marauder the engine runs smooth and has...

Welcome. Looks like a good score. That is a pretty good place to start from. Check it all over good then do as you said and tear it down and rebuild it. Sounds like you have the bug, I can relate. Have fun Georelle