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Paint ....
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Today.. first post build " gremlin " discovery ride. Two... fuel leak right side between the tank and petcock. The neutral light stays...
Jun 2, 2023
motormike
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Paint ....
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The Garage
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I help out at a friend's shop..... early Xs restorations.....( when we have one ) .... one.. two days a week..... we do pretty much...
Jun 1, 2023
motormike
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Morn'n RANT ! Grrrrrr
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The Garage
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Not a Xs650.... one of the others in the stable .... no problems in pass seasons.... but now.... &^^%$ :mad: starts...runs...
Jun 1, 2023
motormike
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Can anyone help me identify this front end setup
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Sportster ? 😎
Jun 1, 2023
motormike
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Bloody workshop gremlins.
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... years ago..... Road America vintage road races..... a four cylinder on the rear wheel stand... they hook up the hand held starter...
Jun 1, 2023
motormike
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New Owner, and Clueless
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It's the most handsome year of the series. To restore... figure $8-10,000.oo Candy paint $1500-1800.oo... powder coat...
May 28, 2023
motormike
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Trikes: mad inventors art.
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They built these with two rear ends.... one had a cut down Ford auto rear end with 10 inch drum brakes... the frame work for this is...
May 15, 2023
motormike
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Rear brake Spring
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Should be a stud with a round groove for the spring on the inside of the frame I believe.... hopefully it didn't snap. 😎
May 15, 2023
motormike
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Trikes: mad inventors art.
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Yesterday started front end swap on my Ex Chicago PD Cx 500 Police trike. Honda did not build these.. a private company made 250...
May 15, 2023
motormike
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Just out of curiosity - Airplane Guys
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EPIC DAY ! ! ... attended a local CAF event... Minnesota Chater. Four birds, B-25, two A6 Texans and a L5 (1942). A few years ago...
May 13, 2023
motormike
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Front brake XS650 1975 and 1978
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The caliper slides on a sleeve.... sometimes the sleeve is contaminated, and it makes the caliper stick and not brake evenly. Photo...
May 13, 2023
motormike
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UK prices.
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Years ago... many Brit's crossed the pond and bought our Brit bikes and Brits bits. I was under the assumption that these would be...
May 12, 2023
motormike
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2003 Royal Enfield 500 Deluxe
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I had a 2008..old school...... but my RE guy said they're fine for 45 all day long.. anything above that is pulling the pin on the...
May 12, 2023
motormike
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Building out a work shop
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I'd avoid the rolling large bench...takes up a lot of floor space.... The H/Frieght lift works well with a Red Line tire clamp... just...
May 11, 2023
motormike
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New xs owner
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..... two words.. " Estate sale ".... and she'll smile... ;)
May 11, 2023
motormike
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2003 Royal Enfield 500 Deluxe
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I have a 2010 500... with Cozy sidecar. Chuffs along at a steady 50-55 mph. 1200 mile camping trips (solo).... fun bike. 😎
May 11, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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:)
May 11, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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Attended my first Ozark 650 rally. GREAT bunch of guys. The bikes were all very tidy and detailed. The roads were built for two...
May 9, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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Wonder why they didn't paint the Xs's in police trim. Looks like stock bikes with off the shelf bits .... :)
May 9, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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But of course..... Am departure this date and it's 39 degrees in the Twin Cities... 🥶 Overnight somewhere in northern Missouri...
May 3, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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Saddlebags packed..... tank full.... map quest said approx 750 miles.... tomorrow early Am departure... I'll make it a two day ride ...
May 2, 2023
motormike
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Best ear plugs
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Foam packs at the drug store. Cheap and works. Really helps eliminate wind noise. Last year my hearing had much in common with a rock...
May 2, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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Got to get my 82' Special back on the road. Sold it to Joe College Kid... his first bike... then a year later saw it parked outside...
May 2, 2023
motormike
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new member
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Photos ! We like photos.. stories of woe is me.... triumph ! 😎
May 2, 2023
motormike
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Popping my XS650 cherry, the Journey so far.
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Brings back memories.... had to swap a crank on one of mine. Insure you put the bearing races in the case pins.... getting them aligned...
Apr 29, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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OK Kiddies... just booked a room for the event.... of course " last room.... hurry hurry BOOK NOW ! "... Hope to hook up Friday Am and...
Apr 29, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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Apr 29, 2023
motormike
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Anybody play with drones?
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A buddy upgraded to a newer one with lots of do-dads and stuff.... he gifted me his old one. Small... easy to take on the bike. I need...
Apr 28, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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As of this moment.... I plan on visiting the event friday..... but sometimes " life " derails my plans. It's a two day ride for me...
Apr 26, 2023
motormike
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Xs1-b 650 Main fuse size
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I got a 20 in my Xs1..... no problems .... Wouldn't go bigger.... 😎
Apr 26, 2023
motormike
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RIDE INTO HISTORY event
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The Garage
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" Motorcycle Concours d'Elegance " which implies the best of subject matter.... motorcycles ..in a opulent setting. I've been to a...
Apr 24, 2023
motormike
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4" fork extension
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" slugs " Noooo.... Check with Forks by Frank.... 😎
Apr 24, 2023
motormike
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To 750 or not to 750?
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I've done a few 750 bore kits.... sleeved. Not a fan of the big juggs offered by Mike's... I feel it hurts the look of the engine. It's...
Apr 24, 2023
motormike
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Paint " Bling "
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Just color sand and final buff. Once I get back from vacation... we'll assemble and have owner pick it up. 😎
Apr 9, 2023
motormike
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Ride into History
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Ameila Island .... we go there 2.... 3 times a year.. usually dur'n the A/Island Concourse " more money than brains " car...
Apr 9, 2023
motormike
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Ride into History
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First time for me to check it out. We have relatives that live just north of there.... I also was told to check out bike night at Ace...
Apr 8, 2023
motormike
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Paint " Bling "
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Por 15 kit. A buddy pulled his 55' Nomad down to bare metal and treated the complete interior with Por 15... I didn't ask how much it...
Apr 8, 2023
motormike
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Paint " Bling "
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count 4 belt loops.. drop 4 inches...
Apr 8, 2023
motormike
posted the thread
Ride into History
in
The Garage
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Is anyone attending the " Ride into History " event next weekend ? St Augustine Florida.... 😎
Apr 7, 2023
motormike
posted the thread
Paint " Bling "
in
The Garage
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Our clients Xs2 is on its wheels and should be done end of month Paint work is almost finished.... just a clear coat and color sanding...
Apr 7, 2023
motormike
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Product review
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I'm glad we have the source... just letting others know.... we spent nearly $2000 on chrome work for this fellow's bike... we assumed...
Apr 4, 2023
motormike
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Should I try to buy this 1981 XS?
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If possible, put your peppers on it... particularly the fork stops on the frame.. if they show issues... I'd walk away. 😎
Apr 4, 2023
motormike
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Product review
in
The Garage
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We currently have a 72' Xs2 on the lift. A frame up restoration for a fellow out of Chicago. Powder coated frame.. etc etc... The...
Apr 4, 2023
motormike
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'70 or '71 XS-1B?
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What's the engine number... ? it should match the frame number. Since the data tag is in question... the engine numbers should...
Mar 22, 2023
motormike
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A custom bike is never finished -not even a nearly finished bike.
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I don't have all the machine shop goodies.. Bridgeport.. etc etc. but a couple buddies do... and on occasion they humor me... I...
Mar 21, 2023
motormike
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'70 or '71 XS-1B?
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My take.. it's 71' Xs1b. Never seen one with the early Xs1 tail light which was dropped during the Xs1 production run and replaced...
Mar 21, 2023
motormike
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2023 Dick Russell Memorial Rally - Mountain View, AR. May 4th - 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Yamaha 650 Society.
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Hope to mosey down from the frozen tundra ..... of course, that was the hope last year, but Ife got in the way. Five of my friends are...
Mar 19, 2023
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