Recent content by jbgore

Beautiful work. Which Uni filters did you use? Thanks, JB

Thanks for the heads up. He has a built wheel, and I need the rim only.

This is the flanged aluminum rim. Please let me know if you have one and what you would need to part with it. Thanks, JB:thumbsup:

@tonyc I'm looking for a 2.15 x 18 flanged rim, 36 hole. Part number 34-1902 if I remember correctly.

Mikes is out of stock on the rim I need, but has the same rim in stock in black. Since it can be a bit of a guessing game when they get stuff back in stock, I thought about buying the black rim and stripping it. Has anyone done this with any luck? What did you use to get it to bare aluminum...

My son and I both have Bird tails. His is looped and mine is straight. Neither of us had to do any adjustment or fitting. They fit like he had made them for our specific frames - super tight and ready to go. I think you'll find in the instructions that come with it, as well as those posted on...

Airbox is sold...got your payment, Greg - thanks. I'll get it out this week. cmyoch - I noticed you had asked earlier about the seat fitting a 78. The answer danno gave is right on the money. I currently have someone that is supposed to be sending money for the seat, but if that doesn't work...

I'll do $80 shipped for the tank and airbox with filters. Let me know if that works for you.

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I have several parts from a 1981 Special II. While some of these items aren't mileage dependant, they all came off a bike with less than 800 original miles. I've made my best guess at fair prices, but I'm no expert. If something is out of line, make me a fair offer. Complete exhaust with...

I'm looking for a stock, or aftermarket, shouldered aluminum rear rim, 2.15 x 18. Please let me know what you've got and what you need for it. Thanks.

I know it's not pictures, but here is a link to a thread where David Bird answered some questions about clearance based on drop and tire size. Hope it helps. http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5336&highlight=drop

I'm assuming that required TIG work. Afraid we're stuck with MIG for now (much to the dismay of my son...) Thanks for the tip. I suppose it wouldn't cost too much to have someone TIG the hole for me, especially since Mikes doesn't plan to have more stock of the 21" hoops until late March. Any...

For those using rims from dirt bikes, or rims designed for dirt bikes, what are you doing with the hole for the rim lock? Thanks

Z50 was my first, as well. It was orange and white, purchased used in 1975. It seemed like it weighed a million pounds, but boy was it fun! My brother was on a green and white SL100 that he stripped all of the lighting off to save weight (not sure how much good that did). Good times!