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Thanks, 5twins. Again, I'm sorry for my very delayed response to this useful information. I'll confess that I kicked myself when I read what you wrote about the front chain guide because that is something I'd read before and then forgot to implement when I put the top end back together. I...

Hey, atom. I'm sorry for my hideously delayed response to your question. The side covers (along with the whole top end) have been vapour blasted. I sprayed the Yamaha logos black with high temp rattle cans after they were blasted.

Thank you both, Raymond and Adamc. It's nice to get feedback on these posts. I look forward to documenting the next steps (I just need to work out what they are). Cheers, Mark

Morning, All, from an exceedingly wet, cold and windy NE Fife. I've made some good progress with my build so I'm documenting it here for those interested. These past couple of months have been spent working on the engine rebuild and doing a few bitty jobs here and there. It has been a good...

Thank you. This is what I thought. I raised my concerns on the phone and was met by a dismissive attitude. I was told they didn't need the pistons / rings and that 'it would be fine'. I was spoken over each time I tried to speak. I'll go in tomorrow lunchtime and advise I'm not taking the...

Hi, All. I'd be grateful for your thoughts on the following: I handed my block to the local engineering outfit, a reputable bunch, approximately six weeks ago. I had a detailed chat with the owner and we agreed the following: the block would be inspected and measured up; they'd advise me what...

Thank you very much, Raymond. I had a couple of nips last night, too. Partly to celebrate getting the cases back together, and partly to celebrate getting the wee one down to bed :D. I was on the Bunnhabhain 12. I appreciate you taking the time to get back to me, and forposting this helpful...

Thank you, Raymond. I completely agree with your point regarding humility - I thought everything was going just fine, no hiccups etc... oops! Raymond, may I ask you what oil you use in your XS? I know, I know... oil questions! The devil's work. I've read everything going and I thought you'd be...

Good to know - thank you.

Hello, All. I've completed some more work on my engine rebuild, so I'm documenting it here for anyone interested. This forum continues to be an unbelievably comprehensive resource for all things 650. I've learned so much studying the information provided by those of you who know far more than I...

Owya bugger!

Thanks, Raymond. That's really good to know 👍

I received the new sump plate modified to accept a modern paper filter. The spin-on filter is low profile (~50mm tall). I fitted the plate with the included gasket and a very thin smear of TB 1184 on the mating surfaces since this plate will no longer need removed to do oil changes. The gauze...

Thank you for the lovely replies, gents. And for the words of encouragement regarding my build. I'm finding it all a bit nerve wracking, so they're appreciated :)

Well, gents and ladies. I hope you've all been well. It's been a while, however things are moving again so I thought I'd post a quick update to keep myself accountable, and to lay out my plans and next steps. It's been a very busy period since I last posted: I've got a new role at work, my PhD...

Didn't realise you were on here - I ordered a set from your eBay page last week. On their way to Scotland!

Thanks, Mailman! I initially wanted the wheels and hubs polished, however following tens of hours of failing to achieve this myself, followed by a quote of £450 to have the work done professionally(!), I decided to go the black PC route. I'm really pleased with the result 🙂

Evening, All, from an uncharacteristically roasting hot Scotland. Just a quick update here. Since last time, I've had my wheels rebuilt with stainless spokes further to having them powder coated gloss black, along with the hubs. I've also finished de-tabbing my frame of extraneous brackets etc...

Morning, gents. I realise this is shooting for the stars and an incredibly optimistic bid, however I'm wondering if anyone has any of the following items for sale for my 1976 XS650C? Tuffside café seat Rebuilt / good condition 477-type crankshaft Mikuni VM34 carburettors I'm based in...

Evening, gents. Some more progress today while the wife is away on a hen-do. I got some parts back from powder coating today, and the lad has done a lovely job. He's a biker himself with a penchant for classics, so he gets it. Great finish, and all parts appropriately masked as requested. A...