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It really was a great day and the shop is obviously going to become a hangout! And look guys the Leafs are going to get past the first round this year (maybe) but definitely not the second.

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Camshaft seals. Has anyone come up with a suitable substitute for these unobtainable original seals?

Thanks, I will take your advice and first try to find the proper front wheel!

I think you have identified it correctly and I will be proceeding with the assumption that it is a S11/2F. Cheers

Thanks for the post. There is no bracket for a rear caliper so I think as a result of all of the info provided that the bike is indeed a 79 Special II/2F. As a result of this I think that I will try to replace the front wheel with a 19" spoked wheel, if I can find one. I'd like to keep the...

Hi All: I am getting some help from MaxPete on starting my thread to tell you about my snazzy new (to me) XS650 Special <I think>. FYI, I have been a member of the forum for a while - but I finally have bought an XS650 which I can restore and enjoy along with all of my riding buddies! First...

Thanks for the info. I must admit that I was having trouble believing that it was a vital part.

MailMan thanks for the reply. Your picture is identical to mine so I am feeling very relieved. It looks like the 73 did not have that baffle when it was delivered from the factory. Thanks again

Hi Jim, I was interested to see Robin’s post about the oil baffle going in the head before the top end build-up. Naturally I checked mine and it isn’t there! Of course and a picture taken on the head right after dis-assembly shows no indication that one was there. Clearly somebody was into this...

Thanks Jim I’ll take another run at them.

Jim this is all very helpfull and I am ready to do the final assembly. However I need some advice on the best way to install the rocker arm shafts. Before I screw it up I thought that I had better seek out someexpert advice!

Jim I have indeed found this very helpful. However I need a little more advice. Can you suggest the best way to install the rocker arm shafts. Before I proceed to screw this part of the re-assembly I thought that I would seek out some advice.

Further to my reference to “progress”. The frame of the 73 is ready for blasting and either powder coating of painting. However, the swingarm shaft simply refuses to move. There is no play in the bushings and I have a couple of queries: any suggestions to get the shaft out, and could you...

Many thanks to you and Lakeview MaxPete, a great day of banter and the the odd insult, but mostly progress. I was expecting the worst with the seized engine in the 73 and after we removed the head and applied a series of “love taps” to the left piston the cylinders came off. Now at this point...