jetmechmarty

I think it’s a pretty cool oddity, but I’m not too interested in being caretaker of one.

I can not find an image of the OE intake boot that has a barb on it.

I believe you mean the Norton Commando Hi-Rider.

The XS650 garners comments wherever I stop. People recognize it from their way back machines.

I doubt it’s MEK. I can buy MEK in a hardware store and it isn’t nearly that expensive.

The 1975 Bonneville has US spec bars and they have an eight inch rise. The photo was taken in 2001.

There’s no accounting for taste. I just pointed to the fact, and you have reinforced it. Some people still like disco and my youngest...

https://www.xs650.com/threads/phosphoric-acid-for-rust-on-chrome-parts.58237/ This thread has a bunch of responses on acid rust removal...

This wasn’t a Caswell liner I removed. I did remove a liner first attempting paint stripper, followed by acetone. No paint was harmed...

I wrapped my tank in Saran Wrap then heavy plastic and finally metal duct tape. I suffered no paint damage.

There was a nice repair done with weatherstripping over at XS11.club. Same clocks. You’ll have to search a bit like here.

Just hell no!

I don’t understand why using phosphoric acid gives me more time, but it does.

I get upset about the taxes I pay and I think they’re extreme and extremely unfair. VAT or whatever that is, would probably tax me out...

You still need some practice with electrical. No time like the present.

I suppose you’re right. We all want to eat.

That won’t work. There may be room for a shed in your yard , or there’s always rental storage. Yes, I know this is insane. It doesn’t...