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I have finished the 67 Dream and now on to the next one, this rust filled but damn good running 66 CL77 Scrambler. If there is any interest in it what it is going to take to bring it back I will throw up some occasional shots as the progress moves along......I guess everybody has their favorite...

Anybody got an original set of S50's Snuff or Nots laying around with your old kidney belt and the motorcycle hat with the wing on it? I am looking for a set for a Honda CL77 (305 Scrambler) project. The sold for a $1.95 a set back then, I would pay considerable more than that now.......

It is just sitting in the garage and not being ridden, worst thing that can happen to a bike. Mileage is an unknown, original speedo is replaced with an new aftermarket unit. The bike has great compression, does not smoke, and kicks over instantly with the kicker or electric starter. (New...

I am picking this up tomorrow if all goes as planned. 1964 CA77 Honda 305 Dream with an actual 12k on the clock. I can't explain why I needed one at this point in my life since I always thought they were somewhat ugly with their art deco design. In order to make it even more gaudy there is...

I know this is almost as redundant as a "What type of oil do I run in my XS650" thread, but it never hurts to cover all bases. I have on my workbench the starter gear replacement kit from Mikes XS. Of course it includes the gear, clip, spring and I even ordered the a set of replacement clips...

Sadly I let my CB750 Chopper go yesterday after spending less than 24 hours on Craig's List. Bikes are made to ridden instead of sitting covered in the corner of the over crowded garage and not be cranked over in over a month or more. The main deciding factor was the lack of room, with a...

The bike runs great with a fresh top end rebuild done while replacing a worn cam chain guide. New pistons, rings, guide, on a standard bore. I have put about 50 miles on the machine since the rebuild and it runs smooth and shifts perfectly. Of course it has been gone over from front to back...

After two XS650's in a row I drove all day to pick up my next project, another Honda CB750. Been sitting for 25 years under a pole barn and shows everything Mother Nature can do under those circumstances. It is a 1973 year and the good part, it does run, how I don't know with the condition of...

We lost our last dog over five years ago and at one time there were five in the home, all were from the shelter or abandoned. We are both in our mid 70's so I am pretty damn sure senility has set in because we just adopted a 10 week old puppy from our local rescue organization. Oh Lord give me...

I recently bought a 79 XS as a flip project that has a dreaded metallic noise from the right hand top of the motor. The screw up is entirely mine for not inspecting the bike closely during purchase and just being in an overall rush to find something else to wrench on. Adding insult to injury I...

I just pulled in the driveway with this pristine machine in the back of my truck, 10 hour round trip to pick it up. I am pretty sure an oil change a good coat of wax should be about all that is needed. It all started when I had some parts left over from the Bobber build, carb kits, gaskets so...

Do you think there could be a consensus from the learned and extremely knowledgeable members on this form????? In your humble opinion what is the best production year in the Yamaha XS650 line up. I sure hope the 650F, 1979 model is in the running somewhere, last year of points and the small...

Been awhile, I have been on a Honda CB750K roll, have done four in a row. I sold the last one a few weeks ago and in the words of Monty Python, "Now for something completely different". Has not run in a couple of years, needs a lot, but after Santa comes and I wash the stink of Honda off my...

After doing a bunch of "Hondas" all in a row I spent the day on the road yesterday picking up this 1979 XS from a motivated seller a couple of States over. The bike was on its third owner with a documented 9K on the clock, runs perfect, completely stock down down to sensors, vacuum petcocks...

This was left with me a couple of months ago by a neighbor who moved from his rental property in somewhat less that amiable circumstances. It had been brought down from NY and had not been started in a few years. Since he knew I fooled with old bikes he asked if I could possibly get it up and...

I am tired of doing Honda's. Anyone have a good motor XS650 with title that they are not going to get to or would like to sell. I do not care about cosmetics or if the bike is chopped or stock, but the bike must be able to be brought back to life without major motor internal repair and have a...

This has been on my somewhat local Craigslist for awhile. I can't figure what model, is it the infamous short lived 750??? Thanks for any input, as usual I am looking for a winter project. Just finished the following CL 77 that is living with me permanently now...

This has been on CL for awhile now. I talked to the gentlemen when the bike first showed up, a "NO FIRE" issue. I think we can all guess what the problem could be. He dropped the price two hundred on the first call, so I am sure it would be a lot cheaper now. My plate is currently full...

I am looking for a winter project (XS650 preferably) around the Piedmont area of Virginia. Something with decent bones that could be brought back without having to go into engine internals. Bike must have a valid title, and be complete. If you have something fitting these parameters that you...

Let's start with mounting a new rear tire. First attempt a couple of days ago resulted in a pinched tube. Ordered some new fancey tire spoons and a "Bead Buddy" from Amazon and they were here almost immediately, damn that company is fast. Took my time this morning with the new spoons and the...