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I bought a GL500 a year ago for $275 and flipped it two weeks ago for $1800. A lot of you guys saw the one video I posted on some of the work I was doing. Well now I upgraded to a 900. Also a Honda... This time it's a 1980. With a little higher buy in price of $600 and a bigger list of things...

I understand it's not an XS. But with some mods, I'd think someone crafty could make it fit a pretty sick Bobber or chopper build. I got it from a little side work, it's got no internals or any kind of cap whatsoever. It had a big dent on the left side that I pulled out and doctored up. The...

I was riding the mountain route home after work today, and wanted to blow off steam, I found myself far above my level of skill and at a rate of speed where I no longer had control of my Ninja 650, while following a co worker on a newer, faster Ninja 636. I wrecked my bike and really the only...

By the looks of this it could be a lot of different things. I'm sure someone on here is gonna know what it came from!

Id like to get my hands on a paintable FRONT FENDER, it doesn't need to be stock, Id just like it to fit with the least mods needed possible. Im also in need of the bracket that the throttle cable is secured to the switch with, specifically on the 78 and up model right hand switch housing. a...

I was able to resurrect an '81 Honda GL500 from an already decent condition. The gauges were destroyed, and lots of the frame had surface rust in spots that were to be expected with 32,000 miles of fun in it's past life. There's a pretty in depth video walk-around I made of the condition I...

I'm currently in Kennesaw Georgia. I'm here for Yamaha Technical Training on watercraft. As many of you probably already know, (and if the username didn't make it obvious...) I'm a Technician who has a particular interest in Yamaha vehicles. The dealership I work for is leaning towards getting...

I've wanted to document an in depth motorcycle restoration series in the form of videos for a long time. I bought the Yamaha hoping that would be the bike I started with, but as it turns out, you live and you learn! If I had tried to do that back then, the quality, and knowledge I would've had...

There isn't too much to say about it as of right now. It was a 2 owner, never dropped, well maintained motorcycle that I was asked about on Facebook messenger. They wanted $250 for the bike with a clean title. Runs, rides, hell even all the bulbs and switches work. There's a few minor issues...

I just wanted to take a minute to send peace and love to all the wonderful friends on the forum. This group has helped me grow, and learn a lot in the last six years and I'm happy to have the opportunity to share my experiences with everyone, and yours with me. I've learned a ton from a lot of...

Having been at a can am dealer for just over a year I can tell you with pure confidence that they are a technicians NIGHTMARE. Removal of every body panel you can think of for any kind of basic service imaginable. The ROTAX may be a powerhouse, but that's about where it ends. Reliability goes...

Hey everyone. Ive been working as the primary technician of a new motorcycle dealership since October of last year. Some of you may be aware that I went to school to receive proper technical training to qualify to work professionally in the motorcycle world. While I was given what they call a...

Today I have an XSR700 on the lift for it's first service. It's quite nice. These CP2 motors are torque monsters. Can't wait for the test ride!

How do I get these things to leave me alone? Is there any kind of repellent you guys use? No matter how hard I try to clean my garage, and scrub my house, they're still attracted to my small workspace!!! I guess this guy looks pretty malnourished and sad, I suppose I can make room for just ONE...

Free to a good home, just pay shipping! Has two broken dampening springs in it. I wanted to get a basket intact so I replaced it rather than repairing it. A cheap option for someone with experience in the world of XS650's. This is a good outer clutch basket for the event of someone wanting to...

The head has a crack in the right side intake valve seat. Likely from a bent valve, or some other catastrophic event. I'm sure it could be repaired by a talented machinist, or Tig welder. I thought about Tig welding the crack shut, grinding smooth, and decking the head to eliminate possible...

If you're looking to rephase a crank, but for some reason wanna keep your 447 crank intact, I have a spare 447 crank that has bad small ends on the conrods. I've replaced it with a new crank and can't stand to see it go to the scrap yard. You pay shipping, and it's yours!!

This is going to be my easiest and fastest option to getting this motor built and running before summer. If anyone has a crank that has good rods, bearings, and all is there please let me know! My wrist pins had some major blue marks, and putting from spinning hot in the conrods... It's a sad...

I'm preparing to rebuild the top end of my motor once I return from vacation in Florida. I'm looking for a set of 4 rocker shafts that's don't have any grooves in them. I am not sure if I need new rockers, I didnt see any abnormal wear on them when I checked two years ago... Lol Parts are for a...

I'm from Pennsylvania. Specifically Lancaster County. Grew up here. Lots of back roads and amish buggies. Lol I know this is information you can get from looking at someone's profile (if they have it posted) but It makes me wonder how many people near me own an XS650. But more importantly, how...