Just Ride.

Should this ride thread be just a.... well, thread? Or should there be a dedicated Forum topic?

  • Yes, it's own topic in the Forums

    Votes: 19 90.5%
  • Nah... threads good enough.

    Votes: 2 9.5%

  • Total voters
    21
  • Poll closed .
I got a feeling that it might have been a road works sub station for the former township. (must be govt, the only entity that would let something sit until the galvanized rusted) Some time ago, Kent County reorganised itself into the Regional Municipality of Chatham-Kent and centralised some services.
 
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Thanks! Desperately need to re-gear mine and am gathering info. Not trying to set any land speed records, but stock I feel like I am ringing it's neck down the highway.
I switched to to 32T rear and couldn't be happier, still on the OEM 17T front.
 
I switched to to 32T rear and couldn't be happier, still on the OEM 17T front.
I think I put on a 36 rear when I did my first chain and sprocket replacement. I went back to stock when I started commuting to work 50 miles away. 36 was great running around inside the city limits as I recall. Of course this was a very long time ago. I've had stock sprocket sizes since 1984.
 
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My next project XS has this 32t rear on a 18" wheel.
The 32t on a 16" rear was very fun on my last XS. First gear actually made it further, 5th was more hwy traffic speed cruising which is 70+ around here.
It's a little bold to try on the 18" but hey, I prefer to ride open roads and rather fast.
Looking forward to the testing.
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I switched to to 32T rear and couldn't be happier, still on the OEM 17T front.
Long overdue for an update here.. I ended up finding a new 30T rear sprocket in Dad's parts hoard. Not sure why he had it...? From what I have read on here 32T seems like the preferred solution. Anyway, a free sprocket is a free sprocket, so I decided to slap it on. While I had it apart, I also added some pod filters I found, used this PCV valve I couldn't fit on the XS1B, opened up the exhaust, and re-jetted the carbs.

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The 30T did take a big bite out of the acceleration... That being said, I feel much better about running it at 55+ mph now. Even at low speeds the gearing feels much more balanced. I imagine one day I will probably change it to a 32T, but it works for now. The exhaust and carb mods worked out great for me. Sounds better and it just feels like the engine is opened up like it should be. Took a little tuning and balancing to get it right, but it just howls down the road now! A good long ride into the back country is in the forecast.
 
Long overdue for an update here.. I ended up finding a new 30T rear sprocket in Dad's parts hoard. Not sure why he had it...? From what I have read on here 32T seems like the preferred solution. Anyway, a free sprocket is a free sprocket, so I decided to slap it on. While I had it apart, I also added some pod filters I found, used this PCV valve I couldn't fit on the XS1B, opened up the exhaust, and re-jetted the carbs.

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The 30T did take a big bite out of the acceleration... That being said, I feel much better about running it at 55+ mph now. Even at low speeds the gearing feels much more balanced. I imagine one day I will probably change it to a 32T, but it works for now. The exhaust and carb mods worked out great for me. Sounds better and it just feels like the engine is opened up like it should be. Took a little tuning and balancing to get it right, but it just howls down the road now! A good long ride into the back country is in the forecast.
What front sprocket are you running?
 
Long overdue for an update here.. I ended up finding a new 30T rear sprocket in Dad's parts hoard. Not sure why he had it...? From what I have read on here 32T seems like the preferred solution. Anyway, a free sprocket is a free sprocket, so I decided to slap it on. While I had it apart, I also added some pod filters I found, used this PCV valve I couldn't fit on the XS1B, opened up the exhaust, and re-jetted the carbs.

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The 30T did take a big bite out of the acceleration... That being said, I feel much better about running it at 55+ mph now. Even at low speeds the gearing feels much more balanced. I imagine one day I will probably change it to a 32T, but it works for now. The exhaust and carb mods worked out great for me. Sounds better and it just feels like the engine is opened up like it should be. Took a little tuning and balancing to get it right, but it just howls down the road now! A good long ride into the back country is in the forecast.
Beautiful work. I should send Madness to you.
 

Wire hose clamps

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I prefer the stainless but;
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Yes, very clean! Well thought out in appearance but there is on thing that catches my eye to improve.
That screw hose clamp on the fuel line at the petcock.. There are much prettier and better functioning clamps avaliable.
 
You might want to run a 16T front .......
but not with an O-ring chain.

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I've been using the stainless double wire clamps from Mikalor but they are getting harder to find. Some day I'll have to bite the bullet and go Chinese (I guess :()
I like the double wire cuz;
They hold well
The double helps a secure clamp 360 'round the tube.
The wire has no sharp edge that can cut the tubing
They are easy on and off near endless times.
They can be resized a bit smaller with two pair of needlenose pulling the ears apart.
Easy to get at the ears to remove, install them even when buried in the most inaccessable places.
Work great with low pressure fuel and vacuum applications.
Available in lots of sizes.
Make a good-bye! ping when they bounce off the floor on the way to an unexplored part of the garage floor under the nearest work bench.
 
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