Recent content by Not Sure

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Impeccably timing, thank you all for great information. I’m going to be doing this procedure as soon as my new washers show up. This forum is invaluable to the xs650 owner.

Thanks, I’m sure it will. I researched tank liners at length and found caswell to have a great reputation as well. I was just surprised that only at the bottom of there instruction sheet did they mention avoiding the methylene chloride. I use marvel mystery oil in all my engines minus the daily...

Hello, I’m new to this forum. I hope to contribute a little. Mailman sorry for your terrible experience. I thought I might chime in as I just happen to have a caswell liner kit sitting in front of me now. The instructions do warn against using certain fuel additives that contain methylene...

Would you happen to have headlight mounts and turn signals for a 77 xs650? Thanks

Hello all, this could be a possible way to make the oil filter an effective heat sink. Depending on which filter this kit uses of course. Megan, you could possibly machine something similar to this for the filter you’re using. http://www.airwolf.com/aw/products/oil-filter-chiller

Arcticxs, That’s exactly what worries me about just going out and buying what looks good. I have watched some videos of different mufflers on the xs that to sounded awful. I know computer speakers and phone speakers aren’t going to give an accurate representation. I really don’t think the...

Would you happen to have any other 77 xs parts?

Sounds good thank you

Great, whether you have the hardware or not I’ll take the air boxes. Hardware would definitely be a bonus. Air filters, old or new would also be great if you have them. Thanks

Thatxs650guy, you are right. The ultimate goal is a reliable, well running, attractive and nice sounding motorcycle. As far as the end product is concerned. I want to retain its original look to a certain extent. Personally, I’m not fond of the look and sound the factory exhaust system...

Jetmechmarty, From my research I know of at least two different manufactures. Like you said they seem to look the same but sound different from bike to bike. That’s sorta of what lead me to believe there must be some modification or baffle that creates this unique sound. Probably the shape of...

Jan_P, you and Rustpyles may be right. Perhaps it’s a combination of of the shelf mufflers and just the right combo of engine modifications. Or perhaps they are in fact modified cocktails shakers.

Norton7d, I certainly will. Although they look much better in the picture than in person.

Hello all, I found another video of the same exhaust from the same guy. In this video something can be seen in the end of the muffler. I’m wondering if this is the secret to the sound.