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I just added two inches to my front end with Frank's Forks on a 1978 XS650 SE. Questions: 1) How do I get the Allen bolt in the bottom of each fork to tighten? The cylinder and piston the Allen bolt screws into just keeps turning inside the lower fork. 2) My forks are now 2" over stock...

Usually I just tighten down the carb intake bolts, but am curious now if I should torque them down. Is there a torque specification for them. Can't find torques specs in my Clymer or XS650.com. Just not my day ;-) Anyway, anyone one have a suggestion? Just tighten them like I have been or torque...

My son and I just finished a 1978 XS650 build. Now that we've had some time to put miles on it I've discovered our bright & shiny rear chrome wheel is always covered in chain oil. Without going into much detail I'm thinking about trying to make it a belt drive and how to do it. Has anyone...

I bought a frame with a 38-40 degree rake. I need to lose 2 or even 3 inches to be less than the max 6 inches of trail. It's on the verge of flop, but don't want to fight re-positioning the neck. Whoever did the neck made it SOLID. Has anyone been through this and purchased a raked...

I need some opinions on the best ride for solo seats and rigid frames. Which gives the best/softest ride? Scissor, barrel, spring shocks or air shocks?? Charlie

Looking for advice on a drive chain tensioner. The roller type looks like there might be, or could be some issues with the chain slipping off the roller. What do you folks consider to be the best? A sprocket type or roller type tensioner? Or does it matter? Thx... Charlie [/URL][/IMG]

Hi Everyone, I'm new to XS650.com, but used to be a member 650 Rider (if I remember the name right) a while back. I've built a couple of bikes that you can see in my profile photos. Anyway, I'm back and in need of help. I bought a basket case '78 XS650 built for a wide rear tire and I think...