Long distance trips

I used a die grinder with a 1/16" cutoff wheel to cut a flat head screwdriver slot in 'em and screwed 'em out. Replaced with new stainless JIS (phillips?) head. If you don't have a die grinder, a Dremmel with a cutoff disk will work.
 
It looks like the stator was installed cocked at one point, creating that wear ring on rotor and stator.
There's .014" gap 'tween the rotor and stator. Any misalignment will chew both of 'em up. Even if it was misaligned, the rotor would still run true in reference to the brushes. Only way for it to hit and miss like that is if the rotor wobbles.
 
Just re-looked at your pic... yes, it does appear there was some interference at some point. If there's the same mark on the rotor then yes, they didn't just bend it, they bent the h*ll out of it. ;) At least .014" bent sideways.
 
Cool. PM me your address and I'll give you my Paypal addy.
 
Got new parts on the way, should solve this charging gremlin. Sorry for hijacking the thread guys.
One thing I like to take with me on any trip is a change of shoes. Flip flops easily tuck away in most backpacks. Now- do you ride with pack on shoulders or strapped to the bike? How do you strap it down if on the bike?
 
Yes - I support the notion of not carrying anything on your body (such as a backpack etc.). That is standard practice on bicycle touring as well - let the bike carry the stuff and avoid chaffing and a sweaty back.

In my experience, the cable most likely to fail on the XS650 is the clutch cable.

I inspect all of the cables regularly, and have never had an issue with the tach, speedo or throttle cable - but I did have a clutch cable break a few weeks ago. The only warning I got was a slightly "crunchy" sensation in the clutch pull for about a day before it let-go in my garage at the end of a ride.

Pete
Where did t let go?
 
Got new parts on the way, should solve this charging gremlin. Sorry for hijacking the thread guys.
One thing I like to take with me on any trip is a change of shoes. Flip flops easily tuck away in most backpacks. Now- do you ride with pack on shoulders or strapped to the bike? How do you strap it down if on the bike?

Strap it to the bike. Let the tool do the work. I usually use a waterproof messenger bag held down by a bungee net and straps to hold on a sleeping bag and bed roll. Magnetic talk bag is a must. Moto man purse!
Saddle bags and luggage rack if you want to get fancy!
 
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Where is Gordon Gray? I wish I had a picture of the whole site. He had a hotel room on that bike. He even had a pink flamingo for the front yard!
 
Idk if anyone mentioned it yet, I have a 30t rear sprocket and enjoy my highway trips better at a lower rpm. I'm going to an 18t front and 32t rear which will give me same ratio due to get more swing arm chain clearance.
Stock is 17 34, actually I might even try the 18 and 30 because I still have plenty of go power in the low gears.
 
Idk if anyone mentioned it yet, I have a 30t rear sprocket and enjoy my highway trips better at a lower rpm. I'm going to an 18t front and 32t rear which will give me same ratio due to get more swing arm chain clearance.
Stock is 17 34, actually I might even try the 18 and 30 because I still have plenty of go power in the low gears.
I can't do it. For me, the acceleration decrease is intolerable. When my bike was still new and I was using it to run around Daytona Beach 98% of the time, I went to 36 on the rear as I recall. On the beach, the original chain and sprockets lasted no time at all. I thoroughly enjoyed the pep around town. Once I started a longer commute to work, 17/34 went back on.
 
I can't do it. For me, the acceleration decrease is intolerable. When my bike was still new and I was using it to run around Daytona Beach 98% of the time, I went to 36 on the rear as I recall. On the beach, the original chain and sprockets lasted no time at all. I thoroughly enjoyed the pep around town. Once I started a longer commute to work, 17/34 went back on.
I have 18T front and 31T rear sprockets. the bike now comfortably does 55. starting off from first does require some finesse of the clutch but
IMO it is worth it
 
I get it, depends on type of riding and what you prefer.
I just don't like it high raving on the pkwy, where speed limits are 55- 65 and your doing 70 or better I love it.
It's a matter of what you like. For practical use I have no problem at all getting up and going in 1st and 2nd.
For longer trips especially I suggest giving it a go.
 
Okay you already are there def appreciate that change on cruising trips.
 
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Where is Gordon Gray? I wish I had a picture of the whole site. He had a hotel room on that bike. He even had a pink flamingo for the front yard!
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Where is Gordon Gray? I wish I had a picture of the whole site. He had a hotel room on that bike. He even had a pink flamingo for the front yard!

It aint pretty but it's practical
Some how I managed to repeat the photo again
oops sorry
 
For practical use I have no problem at all getting up and going in 1st and 2nd.
For longer trips especially I suggest giving it a go.

Agreed. In stock sprockets, the XS650 is unsuited to superslab travel. I'd be interested to know how your combination performs on the interstate.
 
I think it's right at 4000 rpm at 60mph and 75 is less than ab 5000rpm
I will take a good look on my next time out on the parkway.
 
I have soft saddle bags, not greatest quality and I have them mounted under the seat so they are right really almost on the exhaust. I need to get better quality bags and or figure a better way to mount them. I have standard issue tools, some in the storage area behind left cover under battery box, I don't have the oem tool kit, rags and rain gear, I even have a chain and master in one bag.
 
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