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    Make Offer - 1981 XS650 special in boxes.

    Another sad story of in over my head, loss of interest, no time, etc. I got this bike a few years ago got her running and riding then decided to tear it down since it needed so much work. And that's how it sits. All parts are here to my knowledge. Clean title, solid frame and motor. Ran great...
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    Make Offer - '80 special parting out

    [emoji106] will do
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    Make Offer - '80 special parting out

    For pick up?
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    Make Offer - '80 special parting out

    Well, I joined the ones who are "in over their heads" and "don't have the time or money to put into it" I started tearing her down over the winter after getting it running and "riding." It is completely stripped down to the frame. Numbers matching, with Title. I would say it is complete but...
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    You might want to watch this, but you've been warned...

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156410043065112&id=305901075111 I'm not sure if that link will work, but this is a great video showing how countersteering works with slo-mo in a pucker up situation. It clearly shows the bars "turning" toward the car, but going the opposite...
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    laser cleaning

    I ran across this on the old facebook. Not sure how true it is although I've been told everything on the interewebs is true, but someone said it was a $800k unit special built for a company in germany. I couldn't imagine how it could be over $10k though especially since it has a somewhat of a...
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    Broke My Wing

    I'd be willing to bet you're the guy usually giving the help. I may not speak for your kids, but myself being 23 yrs old I thoroughly enjoy helping my parents and grandparents whenever they ask, and dont. Let them help, they know you're thankful. [emoji123] Hoping and praying for a speedy...
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    Need help winning a compo with my xs 650

    Did my Part! Nice ride
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    1980 new project teardown

    Well guys slow progress the last week because I had some hiccups. I used aircraft remover by rustolleum in an aerosol can. It got about half the paint off. Don't recommend using this stuff at all. Went back and got some gel stripper, that worked much better. If I had a pressure washer it...
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    1980 new project teardown

    Thanks 5twin, you may have just saved me loads of time!
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    1980 new project teardown

    Thanks Leo, The way it is plumbed is the line running from the lower to the head was cut. A line runs from the lower through the cooler and to the upper. I did look through some threads and saw better ways to run it but for now I'll stick with what I have. A little update, pulled the...
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    First XS650 Build, What to Look For

    Paint was on my list for those parts until I saw how good they looked. I think you may be swayed in that direction as well [emoji6]
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    First XS650 Build, What to Look For

    It seems we are at about the same point in our builds. However, yours may be a bit more rough than mine but my alloted time for the project is kinda slim, I look forward to checking back and maybe getting some ideas. Oh, and those rough bolts, motor mounts, foot controls, etc. Soak them in...
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    First XS650 Build, What to Look For

    I just pulled my engine yesterday. I also took out all the bolts except the bottom one and put a jack under it. It will come out the right side. I manhandled it; an easier way would be to tip the frame on its side, depending on how much you've stripped off the bike so far, then lift the frame...
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    1980 new project teardown

    Yeah, it was a steal. I'm very happy with it so far.
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    1980 new project teardown

    Pardon the mess, I have since organized all the parts on the bench [emoji106]
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    1980 new project teardown

    Ok, I cleaned it pretty damn well. That being said, I can now see how much help the engine needs as far as cosmetics. I think I'm going to pull the engine. I watched carbons (thank you) engine removal video. Doesn't look too difficult. Only thing that worries me is the fact that it is running...
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    1980 new project teardown

    Thanks Fred, I don't want to remove the engine from the frame at this time. So I can't do either suggested, but I will go at it with degreaser and kerosene. Thanks on the tank oil method. Never thought of that.
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    1980 new project teardown

    Brake cleaner will strip off baked on paint?
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    1980 new project teardown

    Hey guys I got more of the bike tore down. Down to frame, forks, engine, and main harness. I'm at a loss of how to get this thing clean. I don't want to remove much else if I don't have to. Especially the engine. I don't have much time daily to work on it so I'm trying to use it wisely. This...
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