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Here are the fork ears from my 77. They could use a repaint but are solid and straight. PM me if you want me to get a postal quote. I use Pirate Ship and they have reasonable rates. Just not sure if that applies to Ontario or not.

Small progress, but got new tank emblems and pads installed today. Gives it a bit more completed look. Front fender is painted but could have done better with the bondo. I may give another round. Working on the rear fender now and hope to paint it this weekend. That fork brace will be...

Also another thought about your hanging idle. On my 75 where the throttle cable goes into the handlebar control there was a little rubber sleeve that sat inside the housing. On mine that sleeve would ride up too far and cause cable drag. Something worth checking out when you go in there to...

You mentioned that you crumpled your for headlight mounts. I’m pretty certain I’ve got a straight set from a 77 that you can have for the price of postage. I’ll dig them out of storage tomorrow if you are interested.

JBM Industries sells quality carb boots if you need to replace them. http://jbmindustries.com/carb_sockets.html

A runaway idle could be as simple as your throttle cable routing. I would check on that to be sure there are no tight spots and getting hung up anywhere. Also check to see if the idle changes when you turn the handlebars. Also check for air leaks around your carb boots.

Just my 2 cents here, but if you are ordering a new clutch pushrod seal, order two. It is not uncommon to damage the first one on installation. Also, since you have two XS's now, it doesn't hurt to have a spare on hand. Cheap insurance if something goes wrong on the install so you don't have...

Re-using those old cam chain guides eh? Well played!

Boyer Brandsen would probably be a better option than Mikes for electronic ignition. If your heart is set on a PMA (do your research before buying anything) i'd probably look harder at VAPE. It's more expensive, but much higher quality according to consumer reports here.

Doubling down on your dick move there Scobman? Bold move. Don't shit on someone else's classified. If you don't like it, simply move on... 2) No bitching about prices. If you think someone is asking too much for something, don't buy it. If you need to comment about a price that is too high...

A little overdue for a progress report on this one. I’ve found some ambition and a break in the heat in my shop. Currently working on some cosmetics for the 305. I did a quick spray bomb of the tank and side covers. No body filler or wet sanding, although now I am tempted to go back and...

I may need to spray a test piece and do a little experimenting.

Direct from the manufacturer and had it delivered to my door. Cost ranged from 12-15 per can depending on the type. https://www.seymourpaint.com/product-category/industrial-hardware/

I haven’t worked on it in far too long since I got the new Triumph. It looks more together than it is. Lots of little stuff needs doing.

In the past I’ve always liked Rustoleum Industrial enamel. A few months ago I saw an advertisement on FB for Seymour spray paint. I’d never heard of it before but they claim no runs or drips and is impregnated with high solids making it highly durable and impervious to chemicals. I ordered 6...

I've got a few of those chrome stamped covers if you are interested. Feel free to PM me if you are.

Here are some pics of some rotor mount covers from my archives. I can’t find a picture of the plastic one but pretty sure I have a few in my parts stash somewhere. Second picture shows the stamped chrome vs the custom machined version.

Why would you need a different wheel to run one rotor? You would just unbolt the unused rotor and caliper and put a cover over the mount holes on the wheel. There are a few different styles of hole covers that Yamaha used. They had a stamped chrome cover, a flimsey plastic cover, and a rarer...

I use the same stuff. It really works well. *edit. I use their SC20 product which is 55/gallon https://www.sharpertek.com/ulchco.html

This is worth a read. Worked for me... https://www.xs650.com/threads/o-ring-or-other-replacement-for-74-75-speedo-damper.52318/