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  1. TX650A Van Islander

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    Best wishes for a great holiday and a safe and healthy New Year to all!
  2. TX650A Van Islander

    My next Yamaha project

    I suppose I will first cast blame, and then quickly extend thanks, to the FJ owners in the group. I have finally joined the club! Having last ridden one over 15 years ago, last weekend I picked up a 1990 with 31000 kms, and an '89 "parts bike" with 63000 kms. The black one is the keeper...
  3. TX650A Van Islander

    Northern Vancouver Island Ride - not XS

    Thought I would put this in the lounge as it is not XS related - just a brief photo essay of my solo trip last weekend on my 2019 Suzuki DR650. I know some of you guys like these photos and the scenery was spectacular - I am blessed and fortunate to live here! 1400 km round trip in 4 days...
  4. TX650A Van Islander

    Northwest Motorcycle Classic, Lynden WA

    I found out there is a vintage bike show and swap meet going on in Lynden on April 22. I am hoping to go. Any local guys planning on attending? washingtonvintagemotorcyclists.org
  5. TX650A Van Islander

    Motorbike Racing Photos

    I don't see a thread like this so thought I would start one. The idea is to post photo(s) of any bike races you have attended (or competed in). Back on May 19, 2018, I attended my first flat track race at the Sacramento Mile. We rode down and back from Victoria/Vancouver in 4 days - about...
  6. TX650A Van Islander

    For Sale - RD350

    Holy Smokes! I was just trolling around looking at used bikes and this comes up, in Calgary. Wow - same in so my ways to my TX650A. I have nothing to do with this ad, just wanted to share. Wish I could get this one. https://www.usedvictoria.com/motorcycles-over-1000cc/39276738
  7. TX650A Van Islander

    Van Islander's TX650A - Quest for a Daily Rider

    Finally I'm starting a thread I should have started when I joined this forum in Feb. 2020. I'll post a bunch of photos as I know we all like photos and I've learned it didn't happen unless there is a photo! Much of this will be in the past as rather than current as of course it already...
  8. TX650A Van Islander

    Quieter Exhaust?

    I bought this bike with this Commando style exhaust installed. Has anyone got any experience with making these a bit quieter? Is it even possible to do so? They appear sealed and no way to alter them? Insert some sort of packing into the header pipes? I like the look and would prefer to...
  9. TX650A Van Islander

    Wanted - 1974 side stand

    Really would like to replace the cobbled together lame excuse for a side stand which came with my bike. Thanks
  10. TX650A Van Islander

    clutch cush spring questions

    I added this onto another thread initially, but thought it best to start a new one. I recently replaced the clutch on my '74 TX650A. The bike was new to me last summer, the clutch seemed ok but the bike smoked like crazy. I rebuilt the top end over the winter, but didn't touch the clutch...
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