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  1. bigstick1973

    How to insurer a custom?

    Now that my bike is finished I need to insure it. Was looking at hagraty. Now what iv read on here there is a agreed value. Trying to figure out how I come up with a value of my build to submit is turning out to be a real pain. Can someone give me a idea of how I should do this ? Or do I need...
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    Wanted - Xs1 front brake rod and #2 cam

    . Rod, Connecting, Yamaha 256-25161-00-00 Lever, Camshaft 2, Yamaha 256-25156-00-00
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    Exhaust ID open box to a surprise

    So around 2 years or more ago I picked up some bub. Pipes. Hmm never took them out of the box untill today and this is what I found.. no seams fully welded but not the duel I thought I bought. Anyone chime in and tell me what they mite be. Chrome is beautiful.
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    Kickstand side stand ID..

    Im in kickstand hell right now 3 difrent stands and so I broke out the one thAt was on the bike Also any ideas? There all to short buy 1 1/2 to 2 inches . the rusty silver one was on the bike when I got it im guessing the high side wall tires arnt helping much either.
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    Xs1 front drum brake rebuild help? Link rod

    I'm been able to track down all nos parts to rebuild the linkage. I revived the pins part 90249-06095-00 that attach the link rod to both cam arms. They are in place with and clip. See photos. The new pins have no c clip grove. My question is do I need to peen the new pins like a rivet.? There...
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    Started final assembling finely..

    15 months to do the engine. Got the frame back Friday from powder coat cleaned up the over spray. Rolled up my selves and got on it Saturday. This part is so satisfying.
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    M-unit pma setup with a capacitor

    Anyone know if the M unit can be used if your using a pma setup with a capacitor no battery? Or if you have to have a battery to use the M unit. Thanks.
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    xs650 Bub contis mufflers/ full exhaust?

    Just wondered if anyone mite be running a full Bub exhaust system with contis mufflers. Just wanted to get there thoughts on it. I just picked up a full NOS. System. Not sure if I'll be using the headers. May have to shorten the length for my project. Thanks
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    Tank paint is done!

    Over all I think it came great. Was stressing on not doing the pinstripe white. But should pop with the new black and silver emblems. And buffed cap.
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    Dyna mini coil mounting.

    Used 1 inch flat stock and a 1 inch by 3/8 OD 1/4 inch I'D spacer they fit nicely under the xs1 tank. Was concerned and the narrow tank tunnel.
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    Tuffside seat cafe kit install..done.

    Let me say if it hasn't been said. Chris at Tuffside seats/Chapple Customs is a awsome guy.. here Some photos of my 75 650B with the Tuffside xs650 cafe kit. Installed over the weekend.
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    Mock up has started

    Wow 5 years this has sat. Now it has begun. Got the tires mounted today and wheels on seat is on the way and engine has been shipped out. Can't wait to get this done...
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    Tripple tree yoke sr500 xs650?

    These say they will fit sr500 and sr400 anyone know if they mite work on the 75 xs650? Thanks
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    Xs1 front drum brake linkage?

    Does anyone know if the linkage from the sr500 or xs400 will work on the xs1? My linkage is in bad shape. Idk how to go about cleaning it up. It's pretty rusty and most of the chrome is gone. Other then blasting it and powder coating it. What's my options? Thanks!
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    Xs1 front drum brake linkage?

    Does anyone know if the linkage from the SR500 or xs400 will work on the xs1? My linkage is in bad shape. Idk how to go about cleaning it up. It's pretty rusty and most of the chrome is gone. Other then blasting it and powder coating it. What's my options? Thanks!
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    Need some help on engine build..

    So I'm just about ready for my engine build. I thought this would be a easy decision to make. Here's what I'd like to do to the engine. Rephased with the 750 big bore and I'd also like to have the head ported and polished. Also will be adding a pma. Now my problem is that the cost in parts alone...
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    Xs1b hub 18 inch rim. Done.

    Xs650 rear rim nos.tx750 rear spokes xs1b hub. No mods needed went tougher like butter.
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    Dunlop's New Street-Legal K180 18 inch! Tire Brings Flat-Track Rubber To The Street

    Dunlop's New Street-Legal K180 Tire Brings Flat-Track Rubber To The Street https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/dunlop-k180-tire 18 inch tire iv been waiting along time for this...thought I'd share..
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    Xs1b Hub clean up and buffing

    Washed with dawn dish soap sprayed with wd40 but still snaped off 3 of the 4 screws holding the vent cover sprayed with stripper light sand with 400 grit wet soap. Bench buffer today.
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    18" Front Drum Brake front wheel????

    I have a XS1B Front Drum brake hub that i plan on lacing into a 18" rim. i have a stock 18 inch 650 rim also a stock 18" TX750 both are rear rims. i was thinking of using a set of stock TX750 rear spokes to lace the drum hub into the rim since the TX750 rear and the XS1B front hub seem to...
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