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    18 inch or 16 inch rear wheel

    If you do the math, they work out to be very close if you’re comparing a 110/90-18 to a 130/90-16.
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    Uh-oh...If I dood it, I get in trouble!

    I don’t think it is either.
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    Just Ride.

    I like that model. Is that the Sport or the similar model that followed.
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    Uh-oh...If I dood it, I get in trouble!

    They do. Minimum value is $5,000 last time I checked. (Hagerty Insurance)
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    Uh-oh...If I dood it, I get in trouble!

    Ear plugs. Buy them. Use them. I have nearly 40 years of flight line experience. I’ve also done a bit of shooting, lots of rock concerts, loud music at home. My hearing is exceptional for a man my age. If I were the law, I’d write you a citation for driving that car with the top up on a nice...
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    XS650 Craigslist postings depository

    99,999 means, “I have no idea what the mileage is.”
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    WTF pictures

    It should do the trick. It makes me sick to look at it.
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    1977 XS650

    I do similar to @5twins. I use a setting from the top, spring out and fork collapsed. This affects dampening at the end of travel. Most notably, it reduces dive when you brake. You actually tune that with the oil level. 5twins knows exactly where his belong. YMMV. Be advised, too little air...
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    Painting Tins. No really...

    I believe he mentioned steaks. :poke:
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    New here!

    The frames are all the same, so if you’re able to fabricate the side panel hooks, the fit can be perfect.
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    Extremely Difficult to Roll XS750 In Neutral

    On the centerstand in neutral, you’re turning the wheel, the final drive and the middle drive.
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    Extremely Difficult to Roll XS750 In Neutral

    Disconnect the driveshaft. Easier?
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    Extremely Difficult to Roll XS750 In Neutral

    Jack it up. Spin the wheels by hand. Brake? Final drive? Wheel bearings? Easy stuff first.
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    Tools

    If you search YouTube, you can find videos showing you how to restore those. Of course, some other tools may be required.
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    Uh-oh...If I dood it, I get in trouble!

    I assume that’s what six speed means.
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