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Mark...shop, took in a 78' Xs... fellow did a top end.... starts.... but doesn't want to run pass idle.. too well... bangs and pops...

My 82'.... bought one new back in the day.... Yamaha I'm told is credited with starting the " cruiser " look. (1978) Everyone hated...

Perhaps the greatest ambassador for the motorcycling world. Met him once at a event ... and very pleasant man. Godspeed Mr. Smith

Borescope it... Wrist pin clip failure... Don't ask how I know Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :mad:

One of my work space bud's has a T500 on the lift. Total 😎 restoration... it's a stunning machine... Next week. first fire up.

I really hadn't planned on buying any more bikes... in fact I'm try'n to sell... But a buddy had this 1980 Vespa P200E, 1340 miles for...

A tad cool this morning while I rode to the BS session at the local watering hole... as I rolled off the interstate... ..oh, happy joy...

Thanks... I can't recall.... but this kit requires sleeves? Are they still around...LA Sleeve? I've done a few big 750 kits... 😎

A buddy pretty much sold his Xs 650's motorcycles, bits and kept one for himself... a D model. While cleaning the shop.. bottom shelf...

..... it hurts.... but... it's also time.... sold these... last of my Brit's.... I built the Triton over 15 years ago.. those 750cc's...

Thanks for the offer..but a little ruff.. again thanks :)

A good solid work bench.... twin axle grinder with wire wheel. A well build vise... upright drill press.. either free standing or...

My buddy got this standard last spring.... nice bike..... great runner,..... he's going to change exhaust ... 2 n 1 style... I'm not a...

Sure..... thanks

I'll round them up... toss photo on here... I'm just going to send them to the fellow for his stock... it does seem these 82' are hard...

I was polishing the exhaust on my 82' 650.. stock.. and discovered the first hint of internal blistering... so.. these are toast...

One of these.... ? the smaller lower piece.. this is a right side... lefts have much in common with looking for chicken lips... 😎

EPIC Day ! Hope video got posted.... First start up..... just in time to park it for the winter.... but I'll get it ready for spring...

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Your story parallels many of us..... rode... then family... job..life.... put our passion aside.... years later.... we have time and a...

Great project...one of the more desirable model years. These engines are pretty basic. " knocking " with engine running ? 😎

Hammered for $4000.oo 😎

FYI: I have no idea how to add the listing.... but it hammers in about 20 hours... a nice looking 70' Xs1... missing a gas cap...

As of his moment.... I plan on Crud... rip down Saturday...overnight at a cheap motel....(insert laugh track here) .. do Crud... rip...

Mostly " tin ".... about 430 .... not a fan of cast iron.. also have a watch problem 😎