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Thanks 5twins I'll file in the bin.

Hi All Just going though one of the boxes of bits for my new new build (1975) to sort out all the electrical components ready to start wiring and found this, but can't seam to find any pictures of what it is. Is this off of a XS and if so what is it? Thanks

Managed to get the XS out for its first ride of the year and blast a few cobwebs off, 50 mile round trip through the Derbyshire Peak District along the A537 (Cat & Fiddle road). Roll on summer

Try D&K in Stoke-on-Trent (twowheelspares on e-bay)they have lots of bits for the xs and normally sell a bag of bits of all mountings nuts bolt etc. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334596208127?hash=item4de77cf5ff:g:w5AAAOSwLV5jTXnE

Afternoon Pete, I know you wanted to rent one, but you can buy a chain splitter for £15 from Amazon it would probably cost more than that to rent one. Other that that is there not a local biker Facebook page, someone on there might borrow you one

Yes Mate thats the one.

Chazz you could always try Central Wheel Components in Birmingham. Had my spokes from there and they also spoke them for you. Not to far from Liverpool

Thanks articxs . I visited the above as advised and looked at all the ratings. A bit above me but from what I have read the static and dynamic load ratings along with the Fatigue load limit are used to work out the life of the bearing. If this is the case it may not be, then it will just be a...

Thanks for that 5twins. I did look at the charts and also visited the local bearing supplier to see what different sizes they had, I even looked at doubling the bearings each side but I didn't think they would fit. I think I just needed some reassurance before I plough on, I will stick to my...

Hi Guys I have recently been working on fitting the front end from a KTM 990 Super Duke to my new project bike . I intend on using a XS650 front wheel rather than the Super Duke wheel but using the KTM axle which is 30mm. All has gone well so far, I have made a new stem to fit the KTM clamps...

Hi DaddyG I am running Hugh's CDi without a battery, so far have put 300miles on it with no problems see link attached with the simple wiring diagram as to how I wired it up. I'm using the capacitor from Hughes wired positive in and out on one side and down to Earth on the other side...

Sorry if this is a bit of a stupid question but today was the first time I have started and rode my xs. When I pull the clutch lever in this disengages the kick start. Is this normal? And if so is this to aid the electric start? Thanks

Just one wire in, then one out to earth then when the kill switch is pressed it goes to earth to kill the engine. One in the the other to earth where ever you decided. My be my simple diagram was a bit to simple? But it does show an out to earth , my be it a small one.

I have finally finished my Bobber build on which i used Hugh's new CDI unit with the upgraded Moffit reg/rec. Having been looking on this site to try and find information to help with me installing this system but there seams to be very little information, especially wiring diagrams. Even...

Thanks all for that I think the frame for mine is a euro 75b and the forks must be of off a US model.Starting to make sense now why the bike is on a Q plate (as year Unknown) We have a large breaker near by who import a lot of US models so will go and get a larger disk. Just glad it's an easy fix

Thanks Rasputin Ive just measured and mine are 260-270mm. Didn't realise they did different size disks. Looks like I'll have to source the larger one

Hi All I am just rebuilding my front and have now found that when the front caliper is fitted to the fork leg, only half the pad is hitting the disk. It looks like the caliper mounts are to high? The forks are 34mm and look to be the right way around as the drain screw is on the...

Peanut I'm based in Stoke-on-Trent. If you want the old ones you can have them both as I won't be using them on my build, Just make me an offer . PM me and I will send you my contact details for you so we can arrange something.

Hi Peanut Have you tried yambits ? I got a load of bits for my 75 XS from them and they are a UK based company. Or I have these if your interested ?. One set of old ones or a new set that came with the bike

The 3" spacer under the fork stanchion cap. In Alan_E post he is holding it in his hand. When I did mine with the lowering sleeve fitted the Spring did not need cutting just the spacer needed leaving out.