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willis
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For Sale -
1979 XS650 for sale
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This belongs in the classifieds. Perhaps a moderator can help move it there for you.
Thursday at 8:17 PM
willis
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Interesting motorcycles, not XS650
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Anyone seen the new Triumph 400 series coming out in 2024? Looks to be competing with the RE lineup. They have a Speed 400 and a...
Wednesday at 11:06 AM
willis
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Wheels and tires
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I have a set of Duro HF307's on my '77. I cannot comment on how they feel as the project lies dormant in storage and never ridden them...
Wednesday at 9:26 AM
willis
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Interesting motorcycles, not XS650
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I traded my Twin Cam Fatboy for it last fall. I’ve always been a shovelhead guy. This is my third I’ve owned. It came to me quite...
Tuesday at 9:41 PM
willis
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New dilemma with my 75. Not really but still....
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Yes, you can get the same products from Dime/Mike's/Niche. I bought mine years ago directly from Cone before the others started selling...
Tuesday at 12:39 PM
willis
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New dilemma with my 75. Not really but still....
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Mine are mounted to yamahaxs650.com 1-1/2” head pipes. Cone does offer various inlet sizes though so you could mount directly to your...
Tuesday at 12:28 PM
willis
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New dilemma with my 75. Not really but still....
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Tuesday at 12:26 PM
willis
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New dilemma with my 75. Not really but still....
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No mine are not the Quit-er cores. Mine are the 12" straight core. The Quiet-er core are 18" long. I have a couple of video clips...
Tuesday at 12:20 PM
willis
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New dilemma with my 75. Not really but still....
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I might suggest a set of Cone Engineering Quiet-er core mufflers. While I’ve not heard them in person, I have a set of their 12”...
Sep 18, 2023
willis
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Interesting motorcycles, not XS650
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Thought i'd share a picture of one of my other projects. Still not done and on the road yet, but it looks like a proper motorcycle...
Sep 18, 2023
willis
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Handle bar grips - glue or no glue
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Never used glue, but removed plenty of old grips that had it. Much more work removing with the glue. I don't think it's needed. Lots...
Sep 18, 2023
willis
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New lower price on all Tacho & Speedo from yamahaxs650.com
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**edit... link has been fixed.
Sep 14, 2023
willis
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Back on to a 14 year old project. tracker/supermoto thing
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WOW, that's quite a project there. Lot's of trick fabrication going on. Looking forward to seeing this one through. Welcome to the...
Sep 13, 2023
willis
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My turn
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That is certainly an interesting color combo. I could not picture it at first when you mentioned it, but seeing it has a striking...
Sep 13, 2023
willis
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'68 BSA Victor Build..... Bloody 'el mate... You 'effin daft or sommat?!?
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yea, I almost typed a snarky response about Jim's immaculate headwork and attention to detail too, but decided to rise above that.
Sep 12, 2023
willis
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Wanted -
21" Harley Wheel (84-99 Wide Glide)
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While I think I have what you want, shipping will likely be pretty bad. Have you ever checked out the Chopper Swapper app or on Instagram?
Sep 11, 2023
willis
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I'm off...
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Lots of orchards up that way. We always stop and pick a grocery bag full of fresh cherries when we are up there.
Sep 8, 2023
willis
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Painting Tins. No really...
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Jim, that's a handy little bike hauler. What brand is that, and what kind of weight capacity does it handle?
Sep 8, 2023
willis
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gggGary's latest XS project "madness"
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Ahhh, the handguards threw me off... Do you still have the Buell? I gotta say that is a bike that's on my short list to own if the...
Sep 7, 2023
willis
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gggGary's latest XS project "madness"
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Did I spy a Buell Ulyses mounted in the back of Jim's truck?
Sep 7, 2023
willis
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XS650 Craigslist postings depository
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Here’s one for ya. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1032937624823336/ The xs tank looks roached out, but still some good parts.
Sep 4, 2023
willis
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Factory seat options for hardtails?
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Have a custom seat made to fit your custom frame. I highly recomend Weston at CounterBalance Cycles. He's a one man show but puts out...
Sep 1, 2023
willis
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engine teardown:
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I tried to snag one when I saw he was retiring too, but 46 beat me to the punch. I settled for a Shell cam instead... LOL
Aug 29, 2023
willis
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engine teardown:
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GARY IS RETIRED AND NO LONGER HAS THE CAM GUIDES. :(
Aug 29, 2023
willis
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Wanted -
Fuel tank cap assembly 73-75
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Hit up @DogBunny. He usually has one or two for sale on eBay. They are hard to find in nice shape. Sure wish someone made a re-pop...
Aug 26, 2023
willis
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Petcock and fuel line routing
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A picture or two would really help us in your situation. Am I understanding correctly that when the 90 degree fitting installed that...
Aug 24, 2023
willis
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What have you done to your XS today?
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The thing about that Triumph is how skinny it is. The forks look like they came off a mountain bike. Some nice fab work there. There...
Aug 21, 2023
willis
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Interesting motorcycles, not XS650
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At the local vintage bike show today, the new Triumph/RE dealer had a nice display of current offerings. I was surprised at this one...
Aug 20, 2023
willis
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What have you done to your XS today?
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Today I gave her a good wash and treated her to a local vintage bike show. The Ride or Rot show has been going on here for a few years...
Aug 20, 2023
willis
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Project XS2
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Yeah, I just saw that recent video too. Man he has some cool toys to play with.
Aug 20, 2023
willis
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Star black
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It looks pretty close. Maybe a touch heavy on the metallic flake, but overall looks pretty close.
Aug 19, 2023
willis
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Are you an "under revver", "over revver"?
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I'm with Bosco, 3200-4500 is a fun zone for me. Occasional bursts up to 5500, but like Marty says, it gets pretty buzzy for extended...
Aug 18, 2023
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