Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Latest activity
New posts
New media
New media comments
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Tech
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
About Us
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Registered members
Current visitors
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Check out the 2024 XS650 Calendar!
Enjoy XS650.com?
Consider making a donation to help support the site.
XS650.com receives a small share of sales from some links on this page, but direct donations have a much greater impact on keeping this site going.
Members
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
M
Melnic
XS650 Addict
·
From
Maryland
Joined
Aug 28, 2023
Last seen
Yesterday at 9:21 PM
Messages
135
Reaction score
356
Points
63
Find
Find content
Find all content by Melnic
Find all threads by Melnic
Latest activity
Postings
About
M
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...
Yesterday at 9:12 PM
M
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...
Yesterday at 8:38 PM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Exhaust repair - think it'll work?
.
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...
Yesterday at 7:03 PM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
what size petcock barb for this common XS650 non-vacuum replacement
.
I may also have a 90 degree and I’m north of DC Will check tonight what I got I think mine was Amazon
Saturday at 10:16 AM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Weak charging system or mechanic with weak skills?
.
Now that you made that adjustment, what is the battery voltage at 3K, 4K RPM? What RPM will you cruise at?
Friday at 7:58 PM
M
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...
Friday at 10:58 AM
M
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...
Friday at 10:26 AM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Electric Vehicles, Hybrids...Battery tech... Land Air and Sea. Let's See 'em.
.
Definitely. There is a concept in Engineering (which I am) that adding parts makes something less reliable. Especially if reliability is...
Friday at 10:04 AM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Removing a cross threaded front caliper bleed nipple?
.
Don't they seal at the bottom at the blunt tip end thru fit and pressure and not by the threads?
Friday at 7:43 AM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
RD350 info request
.
OHRider, Wow, that already looks great!
Thursday at 8:29 AM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Weak charging system or mechanic with weak skills?
.
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...
Thursday at 8:01 AM
M
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...
Wednesday at 4:47 PM
M
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...
Wednesday at 1:14 PM
M
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...
Wednesday at 12:46 PM
M
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...
Wednesday at 12:07 PM
M
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...
Wednesday at 11:44 AM
M
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...
Tuesday at 4:29 PM
M
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...
Tuesday at 4:27 PM
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
XS650 Craigslist postings depository
.
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...
Dec 4, 2023
M
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...
Dec 3, 2023
M
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.
Dec 3, 2023
M
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...
Dec 3, 2023
M
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...
Dec 3, 2023
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
New slide carbs or carb refurb kit?
.
"Professionally rebuilt/refurbished" is not what one might think. A local shop near me charges $200/hr and several times I"m in there...
Dec 3, 2023
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Weak charging system or mechanic with weak skills?
.
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...
Dec 2, 2023
M
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...
Dec 2, 2023
M
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...
Dec 2, 2023
M
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...
Dec 2, 2023
M
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...
Dec 1, 2023
M
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...
Dec 1, 2023
M
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...
Dec 1, 2023
M
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...
Nov 30, 2023
M
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...
Nov 30, 2023
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Does everybody talk to themselves when alone?
.
Only while reading motorcycle forum posts.... talking to other drivers while I"m driving alone and they can't hear me obviously does...
Nov 30, 2023
M
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...
Nov 29, 2023
M
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...
Nov 29, 2023
M
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...
Nov 29, 2023
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Brass Headbolt Sealing Washers
.
Oops
Nov 29, 2023
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Heavy Metal. Rust Removal and plating
.
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...
Nov 29, 2023
M
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.
Nov 29, 2023
M
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...
Nov 28, 2023
M
Melnic
replied to the thread
Uh oh...
.
Are you going to lose the Post Office or will it remain?
Nov 28, 2023
M
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...
Nov 28, 2023
M
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...
Nov 28, 2023
M
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...
Nov 28, 2023
Loading…
Loading…
Members
Top