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Saw this ad on CL, and was thinking it looks too good to be true...but you never know? https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcd/d/appleton-auction-vintage-motorcycles/6850926730.html I'm no where near there, but that XS sure looks good.

So I've been looking to change up the exhaust on my XS for a while as I'm running the stock '79 special pipes, which sound kind of flat to me. I have been leaning towards reverse cones for both sound and to open up the flow a bit, better performance, weight savings, etc. But so far I haven't...

Ha, so I thought I would write up the headline of what could be described as my latest folly, well this week's anyways. This past week I have been getting my XS ready for spring riding, a little dusting, a little lube here/there, fixed up a sticking float in one of the carbs, cleaning chain...

Was reading up on threads at another forum I belong to and stumbled upon a little gadget that I thought was pretty cool...figured I'd share the info in case anyone is interested. Basically, a local rider has developed a tool to measure the lean angle as you ride. Here's the video demo...

Hey All, '79 Special II, all stock engine. Earlier this year I de-restricted my exhaust a bit (punched 1/2" hole in the stock baffle) and have really enjoyed the improved "Oomph" in the motor...and the sound is perfect for me. However, the other day I was thinking that perhaps I...

Hey All, I posted this within a different Master Cylinder thread a few weeks back--trying to keep topics in line, but I didn't get any bites...so figured I'd start a new one instead with hopes of getting some info from anyone that may have intel. I'm looking to get a smaller bored piston...

Hey All, I'm getting ready to address a carb issue that I've been putting off for a while and wanted to get some feedback on my thinking. ('79 special II, stock engine/carbs/exhaust) Backstory: a while back I had my bike at the shop to get my new wheels on, etc... at that time I figured...

I came across this from another forum, and found it so fascinating that I had to read the whole story this afternoon! Perhaps others might find it worth a read as well. It's about a girl riding solo from Virginia to Alaska and her experience...she chose an '86 Radian...and posted the story...

Hey Everyone, I did a search but came up empty, so I'm wondering if anyone has tried this or has any leads to guide me... So I was looking to relocate the tach/speedo...and as I was looking at my stock triple tree... I had a thought, What if I were to remove the handlebar risers as I'll...

Hey Everyone, I wanted to introduce myself, and say "Thank You" for the GREAT info on this site...which has been a huge help with my current build. I've been lurking on here for a while, and finally found the time to actually post my bike and the progress I've been making on it. Quickly...