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      motormike replied to the thread Whats your weather right now?.
      We're have'n a non-winter here in the Land of 10000 Taxes.. Minnesota. Only one hard snow.... we've hit 60's... sunny... I took my...
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      motormike replied to the thread Handlebar hiccups.
      Mike's sells the rubber plugs.. you'll need to get the bar stud-mounts.....I don't have a spare set... but members here should be able...
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      motormike replied to the thread Shop Day .....
      ... S L O W progress .... turning the heads off the bolts... then cutting threads for chrome acorn nuts.... My 30-year-old...
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      motormike replied to the thread Royal Enfield Interceptor 2019.
      I did the first valve adjustment on my Interceptor..... the shop allowed me to do it in their parking lot.. since I knew the owner for...
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      motormike replied to the thread Royal Enfield Interceptor 2019.
      Years ago I bought a " Stella " one of the last 2 stroke Vespa knock offs... Nice scooter.... No manual provided so the shop " flashed...
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      motormike replied to the thread Royal Enfield Interceptor 2019.
      I purchased a 2020...... added a tour seat, crash bars, Carvin panners, tank pads (helps break up all that red) and removed the lower...
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      M/c mental illness ... ? a condition to which no one seeks a cure.... It's a great hobby.... we all enjoy a sense of accomplishment...
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      Trips ... besides crossing the states several times.... m/c events... mooching at relatives .... we're great moochers... we'r very...
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      Have 3 Xs 650's in the stable... I'll keep them... don't plan on buy'n another m/c.... unless...... Ooooh ?
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      ..... Tomorrow a guy drives up from Iowa.. picks up a Cb450 Honda I got it a couple years ago. Last ran 1988.... got it running.. new...
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      motormike replied to the thread 2003 Royal Enfield 500 Deluxe.
      I met a couple from the Uk... some years ago.... driving across the states.. they had to make routes designed for the wife... she had...
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      motormike replied to the thread 2003 Royal Enfield 500 Deluxe.
      I bought a Interceptor...in Ravishing Red !,, added a tour seat.. and Cravin " paniers " from across the pond. Cruises silky smooth at...
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      motormike replied to the thread 1974 Yamaha Tx500 Help.
      Do a compression check before you invest $$$ ... toss in some Marvel Mystery oil... kick it over. Let it work its magic... then do the...
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      A buddy just got one of these... think one a tad bigger.... lives on the old family farm.... he has a qtr mile drive way to the county...
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      I've seen some great look'n Cafe's based on these units... I took a test ride on a Cx500 Turbo..... rather lame until the boost kicked...
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      motormike replied to the thread Yamaha XS650SJ Assembly Manual.
      ... is that the one with the silver cover? Has the attached cable.. wiring paper .. 😎
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      motormike replied to the thread FYI: DEEP !pockets required.
      The swords,, and there's two more walls in the garage.... are being sold... some date back 400 years.... 85 motorcycles.... pair of...
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      1914.... only known V twin model of this make. Made in St Paul Minnesota. Has been on this shelf for...over 30 years. It will be...
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      motormike replied to the thread Condenser question.
      .... short wire... doesn't get stressed..or vib much... heat shrink... twist wires..slide shrink in place.. break out Bic lighter...
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      Photos.... we need photos of the Cx.... I got the 500 version... they love Rpm's... 😎
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      motormike replied to the thread Chicken Lips ! Scored !.
      A few years ago we did a Xs1 for a client..... last summer he sent this cover... for unk reasons he took it off.... installed it and...
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      motormike replied to the thread Chicken Lips ! Scored !.
      I 'll take this into consideration.. thanks :)
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      I wouldn't use the old rings..... if the bore is within specs... I'd score a set of standard rings.. now... and put them aside... a mix...
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      motormike replied to the thread Chinese cafe racer..
      Nay ! I think the BSA “ egg “ is a good design…. Balanced visually… clean lines…. The Triumph 650 units are the classic style others...
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      Doing the happy dance ( relax, fully clothed ) ..... In great shape.... Since the bike (82' Heritage Special) is all black with new...
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      motormike replied to the thread Chinese cafe racer..
      Nice lines... correct period look... wonder what it cost ? I got a video of a group of Chinese police motorcycles. ... somewhere. If I...
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      It's the " Two Bagger " model....a paper bag for you and a passenger so your friends can't see you ride'n it... 😎
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      I've been told by a couple of Brit guys... that the wing nut style on older b]Brits.. have been known to strip out... aluminum .... so...
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      " HEIDENAU " Brand.... never heard of it... I simply asked for a tire... not a " name " brand.. My BMW buddy said they are good...
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      motormike replied to the thread Memory Lane.
      Ooooh..very nice.. very tidy ? Say.. SEd27... ever been to Minnesota ? bring yer wire strippers :)
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      Thanks.. but I need the one seen in my post photo..... smaller... found on Heritage Specials... Think I found one... be'n posted...
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      I'll be at my work space Tuesday ... 😎
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      motormike replied to the thread Memory Lane.
      Did that model have the clutch and side stand " safety " switch... ? .... I bypassed mine on my 82' ,,,, it was one of the reasons...
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      I'll keep look'n... perhaps the God of Yammie Bits will smile upon me.... In the meantime, ... I'll leave the mounting plates for the...
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      Not my cup of Earl Grey.... I'm more of a old school " Frisco style....I appreciate the workmanship...... I have to fault the exhaust...
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      Just picked up my wheel after get'n new tires.. some German brand.... barley fits.... almost touches swing arm...I'm not a fan f the...
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      Had it parked in front of my house.... a area of the cities that wasn't considered a crime area. It was recovered by the St Paul...
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      I bought one new spring of 1983.... out the deal door for $1604.25... with factory saddlebags.. which I sold straight away... I tossed a...
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      motormike replied to the thread Got it Back.
      I'm only... 72 ... also toss'n $$$ at a 82' that I sold to Joe College and bought back.... and I restored my Cx500P a few years back...
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      motormike replied to the thread Shop Day .....
      Progress ! ! .. I swear the engine gets heavier every year. On the lift... on one wheel... I had the tires mounted.. the shop said...
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      motormike replied to the thread Old School Shop.
      Marty sold the biz .. stops by shop a day or two a week... He does some work at home.... recently laced my 82' wheels.... Current...
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      motormike replied to the thread New member.
      Photos of the Xs ! Everyone on this forum has newer .... bigger bikes... I'm a 1 or 2 cylinder guy ...yup. I'm old school... ...
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      motormike replied to the thread I'm torn..
      I've worked on a few....they suffer fuse box green death also.... a bit porky in the park'n lot.... carbs are b i t c h to R and R...
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      motormike posted the thread Just a FYI .... in The Garage.
      When I remove the brake rod assembly.... . the grease is ... old.. hard.. and there's usually sand and grit... I pop on an " O "...
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      motormike replied to the thread Old School Shop.
      Blue Cat St Paul
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      motormike replied to the thread Whats your weather right now?.
      50 ! and sunny NO Snow.... I may get 2024 license tabs for a couple tomorrow... 😎
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      motormike posted the thread Old School Shop in The Garage.
      https://www.facebook.com/reel/2270950576438082 This is about the only place in the metro that will work on.... " OLD "... Had them...
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      motormike replied to the thread Boring Costs.
      It's been a while. Last time $50.oo a hole. Same with braided steel lines... they'll make them while you wait... use to be $40.oo...
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      1982 Xs Heritage Special ... the left side smaller cover... I have the right side. Photo Showen ... I could just leave those goofy...
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      motormike replied to the thread What a waste of parts..
      ... I've been to events.. swap meets across the country... hardly any Xs 650 bits.... the local cycle bone yard has.. 1 Xs in the...
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