jetmechmarty

I believe that's a 180 degree engine. When piston 1 is at top dead center (TDC), piston 2 is at the bottom of its stroke. So, does the...

Yes! That’s good reason to keep myself South of the 35th parallel. Even here, it gets way too cold on the ramp.

Yep! It’s Christmas time. Grandkids and other family & friends get priority right now. Stay tuned!

As an AMT for well over 30 years, yes! Frigid experiences are burned into memory far more than when it was too hot. I had a day in...

Owner manual is great, keep it. It’s no good for what you have to do, though it probably has the service schedule.

Repack or replace steering head bearings is one of the tasks you have to do. It will be much easier with the fairing off. ;)

The first XS650s had clamp on mirrors. Sometime in the 1973 model year the bikes got threaded holes in the clutch perch and master...

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Inch threads? No. One side left hand threads, right hand threads on the other. Metric AFAIK.

It needs to be out of the way. TBD if it gets reinstalled.

Wow! That’s very cool! Here’s what I would do: Take the junk off of it. Fairing, bags & rack. Acquire a service manual, preferably...

I apologize for my ignorance, but how would I do that?

Dan’s Show Chrome & Polishing www.danschrome.com They also strip chrome and powder coat. They came to an Old Bike Club gathering last...

It's cold way down here as well. Saturday may be warm enough to ride, but I'll also have to find the time.

There’s a show chrome plater in middle Tennessee. Not too far from Corinth, MS. Their card is on my desk at home. PM me later, I’ll get...

I have a knock-off. I've had it for several years. Unfortunately, I don't know the brand or origin. I keep it lubed. It works fine.