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They're one of those bikes that doesn't do anything really well, they just do everything all the time. Powerful, but heavy. Yamahas'...

Just watching the wildfires in NSW, Aus. Wierd how the fire seems to jump from house to house leaving the trees.

Kind of like a deep fried Mars Bar? I would take the Metisse any day.

Some off the top of my head Roadster Cycle US - Shindengen rec/reg Kedo Germany, Kedo Australia - many SR500 parts crossover Geoffs...

Earlier version. They have a good reputation in europe with over 300 sold over 10 years. I'm not personally aware of any problems.

My memories didn't survive the digital crossover but try googling SR650. There are issues with frame flex, space for an air filter, the...

I set a couple of bikes up with these. Very simple to set up, programmable and reliable. I liked them so much I bought 5 for my own...

The frame, deliberately chosen for it's lightness and double cradle (for a single carb) was used for racing. Headstock issue was known...

I have seen an XS650 motor in an SR500 frame with a single carb. Tight, but everything was accessible. I'm not so sure about the...

Is that a dimple stamp at about 0100 on the shoe cam pivot? Hard to see with my old eyes. If so the cam needs to be rotated 180'...

And yet NVT, then Tony Hall, brought us the Ascot with Rickman/Metisse adding to the mix.

That's the detente, the star wheel/shift springs sit behind the clutch. These definitely channel female energy. The more intimate you...

If you're out n about this chap in Soest has a frame kit for sale atm. Not sure about getting it over the Swiss border and through customs.

A relatively straight forward reallife application would be the legal system. Removal of appointed judges would definitely help remove...

Future issues will involve Non-Human Intelligence and Mind to Machine interfaces.

I wonder how many can say that. My first XS650 was a TXA in 74 when I left school. The family were all Triumph and Norton riders. I also...

Good choice of prospective bike fb56. Simple motors built like a brick shit house. Any 77 on model will give you the stronger frame and...

I had the same issue a while back. Removed european twin disc (lhs) from one bike and refitted it to a different bike, on the lhs...

The ripple effect. Nothing to do with motorcycles or women is as straight forward as you hope.

AI is only as good as the bias imposed by it's programming and the quality of the data it is fed. At best it will prove useful for...

You will learn :popcorn:

Also need to refix the headlight as the carriers won't fit either. I go back to my statement - You think. Of course anything is...

What about brakes? You would think Yamamama had a reason to beef up the front 34 to 35mm. A long production run bike would give them a...

You think.

Ali asks 'What have I done?'

I love those XT's, and the SR500's. I played around with one of those e-starts about 6 years ago then removed it. They're driven by a...

Good advice. For a twin disc set-up the 14mm from the single disc fits well.

The shaft seals will probably bear attention too. Inlet boots will also most likely be shot as will be the diaphragms. If you have...

Speedmaster make good sidecar tyres, harder compound and squarer profile. BT46, Conti Classic Attack, Metzler Roadtec all ride well. The...

Word! Featherbed Norton double cradle frame. NVT once prototyped something like this iirc. Whether it was single carb or nor idk. Was a...

You're correct, the rhs does. Nothing a set square and quick stroke with a hacksaw won't fix.

I guess you could also slide the rear axle in from the left, like the front axle. Nut and brake pedal on the same side.

"Yes, but I will retain the twin discs setup but aim for modern alternative rotors. I’m in the UK , any suggestions?" I gave you...

Quick copy from some AI thingee. "Unsprung weight on a motorcycle is the mass of all components not supported by the suspension, such as...

The std single disc worked fine. With pad, braided hose and master cylinder upgrades your bike will more than match your stated riding...

Sit down. Pour a Brandy spiked with something strong, then check your rocker box numbers match. If they dont, better not ruin your day...

A lot of weight. Single disc systems used 298mm diameter discs @7mm. Twin discs were 267mm @7mm. Yamaha also used a similar disc on the...

When you lock the axle nut up make sure the torsion arm nut is loose and your foot is on the footbrake. This centres the shoes and...

Got a local race track? Talk to your local engine reconditioner. He will be more than capable. If he can't he will tell you where to go...

Edit: Quote: (need to figure out an easier way to do this) Too far away to be a good deal. Almost 4hrs each way according to google...

Nah. Hydraulics(lifters, brakes), fuel injection, air-cooled oil radiator, EFI, etc. Poor weight distribution. Heavy. I had to drill...

Been to Gallipoli, Somme, Messines, Passchendaele. Visited my Grandfathers brothers' graves. My Grandfather returned all busted-up...

This latest escapade began when given a new LiFePo4-battery on short notice. Not thinking I installed it, worked fine, charged well...

Did you resolve your problem? My 77, like yours, according to MikesXS, being above production nr 704000, should require harness #24-6575...

Anyone know if there such a thing as an inductive sensor that could be adjusted to trigger at a selected spark pulse rate (say low idle)...

Yes, of course, I forgot the 6V needs to be AC.

Run Breather to the Air boxes or a catch can. Later versions of the breather box were smaller and had just a single spigot. Earlier...

Yamaha laced a version of this drum brake into the SR400/500 18' front wheels. This is an aluminium flat shoulder rim drilled for this...

Good morning. New member. I run a 77 US model xs650, relatively stock except a PMA. You can probably already guess my query. Yes, the...