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Niels B
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For Sale -
2000 W650 Kawasaki 43K miles in WI $3,800
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guess i have been out of the loop when it comes to Kawasaki MC, never seen this model before - makes me think Triumph , good looking...
Thursday at 7:52 AM
Niels B
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XS650DIRECT
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The Garage
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anyone using XS650direct.com ? and if so happy with what you get ? I'm looking for engine oil seal kit, in/out valve guide and valves...
Sep 17, 2023
Niels B
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...and Done....well, almost 73 TX
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Gorgeous!
Sep 13, 2023
Niels B
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XS650 Craigslist postings depository
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😲not much ‘72 XS left on this bike - although looks like a nice build - I doubt there will be any takers at 8K, if we are there on...
Sep 13, 2023
Niels B
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Old Bread and Butter
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Great work - it almost inspire me to start my own, have a ‘77 cb750f2 in the garage that I took apart - however a handful of XS 650’s...
Sep 9, 2023
Niels B
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XS650 Craigslist postings depository
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As always, to freaking far away from NE Florida!
Sep 4, 2023
Niels B
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Resurrecting My '79 XS650F
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good luck, love to see original bikes out there. Beside from the leaking gasket, which unfortunately require engine out of the frame, it...
Aug 31, 2023
Niels B
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Spare key
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I bought several keys from eBay seller, he even cut keys just based on the key number on the lock - and they all work fine.
Aug 30, 2023
Niels B
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For Sale -
18” high shouldered rear wheel with ALL NEW hoop, stainless spokes, brakes, bearings, etc
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No need to keep it to original size - so safe the digging for now. :-)
Aug 29, 2023
Niels B
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For Sale -
18” high shouldered rear wheel with ALL NEW hoop, stainless spokes, brakes, bearings, etc
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If still available I may revert when I get a little further along on my restoration, as I prefer this type rims over the once I have...
Aug 29, 2023
Niels B
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Owosso Vintage Motorcycle Show
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It was actually a pretty solid design - they didn’t have a lot of horsepower, but they handled well - when I grew up the military and...
Aug 28, 2023
Niels B
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Owosso Vintage Motorcycle Show
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I would love to own that blue Nimbus!
Aug 27, 2023
Niels B
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BMW R1200GS The Great Adventure
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yea maybe, or different brand, mine was on when i bought it - actually thought it was standard (I'm second owner), looked back and found...
Aug 26, 2023
Niels B
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BMW R1200GS The Great Adventure
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Yours look a different than the type on mine, or maybe it’s the pictures, mine is connected left to right - looks like yours only attach...
Aug 26, 2023
Niels B
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Alternator wires early ‘78 XSE
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Thanks that’s what I thought - just needed someone with more knowledge than me to confirm :-)
Aug 25, 2023
Niels B
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Alternator wires early ‘78 XSE
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The Garage
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I’m working on another ‘78 E (which is now dismantled into pieces :-) ) Found the wires coming from the alternator have been damaged and...
Aug 25, 2023
Niels B
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For Sale -
78 XS 650 For sale $5000 obo
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Is this picture before rebuild ? Looks like they forgot chrome and paint unless all was spend on the engine
Aug 16, 2023
Niels B
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Project XS2
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Well last weeks Mega Lotto would certainly have looked good on the retirement account :-)
Aug 13, 2023
Niels B
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Project XS2
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Awesome !
Aug 13, 2023
Niels B
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Project XS2
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You lucky dog! What’s the mileage ? And is purchase price a secret?
Aug 13, 2023
Niels B
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Help!
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Could be a bunch of reasons - but I doubt it’s anything to do with your oil change. How long had the bike been sitting prior you start...
Aug 12, 2023
Niels B
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For Sale -
'77 XS650 & 82 550 Seca in East Tennessee
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Looks like a nice XS !
Aug 11, 2023
Niels B
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New to the Forum
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It’s in the method it’s purified Deionized (DI) water is water that has been treated to remove all ions – typically, that means all of...
Aug 11, 2023
Niels B
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For Sale -
1978 XS650 hardtail project w/ title + extras (WA)
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Fair deal - unfortunately I don’t think my kidneys can handle a hard tail any longer !
Aug 10, 2023
Niels B
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New to the Forum
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I use simple green as attached, have also used the extreme, as well as dish soap. Always deluted 3:1 or even 4:1 - I use...
Aug 10, 2023
Niels B
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What's a Yamaha XS650"CR"?
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Stunningly beautiful ! Well done mate!
Aug 10, 2023
Niels B
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New to the Forum
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Don’t waste money at the “soap” claimed to be designed for ultrasonic cleaners - it’s just an upmarket way to charge you more for more...
Aug 10, 2023
Niels B
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New to the Forum
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They do come on sale now and then - like once a year - and it’s often to a greatly reduced price - something like 40% off, problem is to...
Aug 10, 2023
Niels B
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New to the Forum
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Yes it can be done at home - great tool to get old alu parts to look preset again, it removes oxidation etc. Some I leave with a silk...
Aug 10, 2023
Niels B
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New to the Forum
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If you have an ultrasonic cleaner use that for your carbs, I've cleaned a lot of carbs, I go higher on the temperature than jpdvol state...
Aug 10, 2023
Niels B
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I suck at riding.
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I think we all been there at some point ( especially the older once in the group like myself) and we are lucky to be able to write about...
Aug 5, 2023
Niels B
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Can’t start the engine
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After 30 years sitting in a garage there is no way around cleaning the carbs, they are likely full of residues from the fuel drying out...
Aug 1, 2023
Niels B
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Chop Source - Deluxe XS650 Engine Stand Brackets
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Travis, got the new engine stand bracket today. The prototype is packed for shipping - going out tomorrow. Thanks for letting me use the...
Jul 31, 2023
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