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Thanks 5twins,....and Scott I will be sure and keep you posted on this issue! Im just leaving work now and gonna go home and check compression. If that all checks out Im guessing that it will rule out anything serious going on correct? And I am running an inline filter and will try and locate a...
Thanks for the reply's fellas, I cant tell you all how much I appreciate it!! So I went ahead and replaced both of the plugs just hoping that maybe I had a bad plug and was causing it not to fire on the left side.That didnt help and now Im afraid to ride it if its only hitting on one cylinder...
Thanks for the reply's fellas, I cant tell you all how much I appreciate it!! So I went ahead and replaced both of the plugs just hoping that maybe I had a bad plug and was causing it not to fire on the left side.That didnt help and now Im afraid to ride it if its only hitting on one cylinder...
Hey fellas, So I just got my bike all wired up and have been taking some short runs around the neighborhood! It seems that when I fire it up its missing pretty good on the left side and popping pretty loud out of the left side pipe! Ive already replaced the plugs, tightened down my pipes, and...
Hey fellas, When I first bought my XS in the spring the guy I bought it from didnt have a vacuum hose attached from the carbs to the tank! It ran ok. but at times I didnt feel like it was running the best it could! The sporty tank I currently have on bike has the nipple on the bottom of the tank...
I would get your frame tig welded and have it done right!! And Teebs, do you think that Yamaha just went ahead and randomly put strengthening gussets on their frames or could it be that they did a little research and put them where they were needed most? And as far they "look way better without...
Very Nice job and very informative post,Thanks for sharing! I cant wait to see it on your bike and out in the sun!! Once again nice work, Dig the color!!!:thumbsup:
LHG
Hey Anthony, Welcome to site! Theres loads of info on this board and lots of good dudes always willing to help out in one way or another! And lemme know if ya ever get down to PDX, always enjoy meeting other riders and talkin XS's!!
LHG
Hello Fellas, Got an interesting situation that happened this afternoon when I went to mount my pod filters! The carbs are 38s and Im using the Emgo filters, but after my bike received the drop seat hardtail there is not enough room between the top tubes and the carbs to get my filters on! So...
Thanks for reply's gentlemen, Twins, Thanks for the info but unfortunately I threw away the old races!! Knew I shouldve held on to em! And TC, Im using the tapered bearings and races I bought off ebay! I belive they are made by All Balls.
LHG
Hey fellas, Just wanted to ask you guys whats the best method for installing the steering head bearings and races?? Can a guy just tap em in with a socket! Getting ready to finish up my build and wanted hear the best method for installation!!
Thanks in Advance,
LHG
When we mounted mine just welded two bungs on the top frame gusset, notched the brace where coil mounts and welded in two more bungs and that about it! Hope that helps!
LHG
Hey fellas, just wanted to ask you guys what are you using for your neutral lights! Getting ready to wire up my bobber and Im just curious whats the best method for a light and where to mount it! Thanks in advance!!
LHg
Thanks XSLeo, To be honest with ya, it was a hard decision to cut it up! But like you said I wanted to make damn sure the engine was running tip top before tear down! And after tearing her apart back in April I thought riding season was just around the corner!! But its been raining almost...
Thanks for the replies fellas, did a quick mock up last nite! And I know its been done before but love the looks of the sporty tanks and Im not sure Im gonna run the drag bars just wanted to see what it will look like! Got my steering bearings comming soon and a set of curved drags from Gordon...