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I tried to make a modified socket to hold the top of the dampener rod on a set of 34mm forks. I wasn't able to make it work. I've spent more time then I'm willing to on this as it's for a buddy and I have 35mm forks. Anyone that has made the modified tool, I'd be more then willing to purchase it...

I have two biles with the 35mm forks and have both home made tools that Hugh describes in this post http://www.xs650.com/threads/how-to-rebuild-xs650-forks-install-lowering-kit.5537/. I was helping a buddy with his 34mm and obviously came to the conclusion that these tools won't work. I then...

I helping a buddy rebuild a 1972. Currently he has the 72 forks and early model single disk caliper. He has 79 wheels that already have a rotor on them. My understanding is that the offset of the late model rotor is deferent then offset of the early model rotor. I assume that if I get a hold of...

I recently was given a awesome 1975 XS650 from a fellow member here. I am planning on restoring / modifying it for a Marine Veteran buddy I work with. He wanted to get a Harley Sportster but I was telling him how much better a XS650 would be. I am currently still getting parts and what not but I...

I’m trying to find ideas on how to incorporate dog tags onto a bike I’m building. My wife and I are both USMC veterans and her brother is a USMC Veteran. He passed away last year and I used some of his wrenches to make a kickstand. Jump Street Customs did the work as I can’t weld. Her father...

I'm about to start a compete resotration. Engine rebuilds are not something I’m totally up to speed on. Anyone know of a good shop in Texas to rebuild my engine? I’ll be using a PAMCO and PMA. I can rebuild the carbs but the engine is where I need the professionals. I’m in Amarillo and I’m good...