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      Melnic replied to the thread New project coming up soon...
      Very nice and clean looking. I had started to help a co worker find a shadow in the spring and we had a few prospects then he decided...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      so, points harness came in. Thx jpdevol Gaskets removed later this week. I aligned cam chain and installed master link. Did not like how...
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      Are you going to sand it down to bare metal? Or is there a way to neutralize the rust that will take the paint? My XJ650 has rusty...
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      I may also have a 90 degree and I’m north of DC Will check tonight what I got I think mine was Amazon
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      Now that you made that adjustment, what is the battery voltage at 3K, 4K RPM? What RPM will you cruise at?
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      Melnic replied to the thread Paint price..
      This is my plan, with some etching primer underneath. My buddy had 2 side panels and tank stripped and painted one color and it was $800...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Where to even begin....
      I'm $1K into a refurb for a bike I traded $300 in Gun parts I was not using for. It was WAY more complete than what you have there. As...
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      Definitely. There is a concept in Engineering (which I am) that adding parts makes something less reliable. Especially if reliability is...
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      Don't they seal at the bottom at the blunt tip end thru fit and pressure and not by the threads?
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      Melnic replied to the thread RD350 info request.
      OHRider, Wow, that already looks great!
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      This is what pushed me to the VR115 because the regulator is a coil and spring (the adjustment screw sets spring tension). When I found...
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      Melnic replied to the thread RD350 info request.
      Great. I upgraded to 2 cycle RC airplanes in 1997 and the word was fly and forget. The engines never needed any attention and would...
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      Melnic replied to the thread RD350 info request.
      Are parts as available as they are for the XS650 for the RD bikes? I have been eyeballing a local RD200. I swear I'd probably clean it...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Broken valve.
      I knew they switched to Thailand and I was surprised when I mentioned that to the dealer and he said the country of Origin for m 2022...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Thx 5Twins, I put Citristrip and some Aircraft Pain remover on the gaskets and overnight its coming off. The Aircraft paint remover...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Broken valve.
      Tangent to this thread: My solution was to keep my Bonneville as I can easily fit 4 (maybe 5) bikes in my garage :) Its a great bike...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Blue or black? (Repainting tins).
      Any of the colors/black with stripes/patterns I think looks good. Only thing that does not IMO would be an all plain black bike (like a...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Working to polish next, but slowing me down getting to that are removing some of these gaskets, They are really stuck on the...
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      My project bikes for last winter and this winter (XS650 I'm working on now) were cheap pickups my friend did not work on and I bugged...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Spoke too soon, Had pulled the guide to take the picture (then eat dinner) and did not even notice the plastic was de-laminated and...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Well, if the front guide ever had a plastic liner, it don't no more. One I just pulled on left, new one on right.
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Cut master link off cam chain, then installed a master link between the two and pulled the new chain thru. I purchased a spare so I...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      How do I get to change the power stud? Do I just use parts from hardware store? I can't seem to loosen the big screws to remove the...
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      "Professionally rebuilt/refurbished" is not what one might think. A local shop near me charges $200/hr and several times I"m in there...
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      The stock regulator is a step regulator that puts a series resistance to the Rotor when the voltage to it exceeds a set voltage. It has...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Thx for the input. On the cover, this is a pic of the service manual that I got with the bike. Not sure it makes sense (figure referred...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Engine is out. Boys lifted it and set it onto the bike lift, then I moved the bike back and they lifted it onto the stand that is on my...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Bike has a riveted master link on main chain. Keep or replace with clip type? Also, do I remove the starter before pulling the engine...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Looks like things are unchanged. Thread depth is about 8-10mm Removed the top mount, coils, condenser and neutral switch I"m cleaning...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      This is the reply I got from MikesXS when relaying your concerns. I did order one and its in my hands already. I now have all the known...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Let's See The XS's.
      Interesting, Question, Was he racing on dirt? Also, if you make it progressive, will that hold during wear? Or will the pads also...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Success. I read in another thread or at least interpreted what was said to make the below item. I already had the pipe which is the same...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Ultrasonic Cleaning Thread.
      I have now been using this for my XS650 switching from Green SimpleGren which blackened the aluminum if left in there too long. This...
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      Only while reading motorcycle forum posts.... talking to other drivers while I"m driving alone and they can't hear me obviously does...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      There is a left and a right, joined by a cross over underneith. Stock config. The cross over with allen bolt (loosened) is in a the 3rd...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      Found my answers and looks like I was on track with the PB blaster. Went out and sprayed it again. I can continue taking some other...
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      Melnic replied to the thread 1978 XS650 Special Project.
      So, Now I'm starting the process to pull the engine and replace the front cam guide and cam chain. Most of the parts are in. I"ve...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Brass Headbolt Sealing Washers.
      Oops
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      Although I have mainly used vinegar in gas tanks, I have used Molasses to de rust a firearm. I have seen people who restore old cars...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Brass Headbolt Sealing Washers.
      I'm going to have to try this out of curiosity. I even have a roll of that evil lead based solder at home.
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      Melnic replied to the thread Engine removal..
      I was planning to move it over onto my bike scissor lift to start off with. Straps: I have straps I can wrap around the poles to the...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Uh oh....
      Are you going to lose the Post Office or will it remain?
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      Melnic replied to the thread New owner of XS650 (UK).
      Yellowdog, FYI, I have a cheap fleabay $25 master cylinder that came w/ the levers. Put it on a post or even a broom handle/garden tool...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Brass Headbolt Sealing Washers.
      While on the subject, How about the copper sealing washers for the large oil drain plugs? They are rather large and I can't get all of...
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      Melnic replied to the thread Engine removal..
      One weight lifts and the other has already developed a "dad bod". I have a recovering sprained left hand so I'm about 25% strength on...
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