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Actually the Norton Commando style exhaust pictured looks really good. I might go with something like that instead of messing around with adapters and the Shark road pipes.

I'm looking at the daunting task of completely rewiring my XS650 from scratch. The turn signals and hi beams don't work, and the headlight and tail light are powered via tap splices into random key power wires. The entire wiring system is electrical tape and chaos and I can't figure anything...

I have a Special II that has aftermarket shorty mufflers on it. They are pretty loud and don't sound fantastic, and are quite dented up and no longer properly attached. I'd like to find a set of pipes that will extend back to at least the end of the brake drum, if not further, because I love the...

Found decent looking ones at Ace hardware in my area.

I see multiple different options available for 750cc big bore kits. They claim to be able to produce about 65 bhp if set up correctly, but I hear others saying that they don't do much without a port and polish as well as a camshaft swap. I'm not really looking for major horsepower gains, but...

My barrel nut is out pretty far and my clutch is definitely slipping when I really get on it. Does any one recommend any specific aftermarket plates or easy upgrades while I'm in there? I've never messed with a clutch before; is it possible that my springs could be worn out and should I replace...

I like the suggestions and I will probably be doing steel lines and nice pads at least, but I just figured out today why they suck so much this year: One of my fork seals let go and is leaking shock oil continuously, directly onto the rotor and pad. :doh: Improve your pad life today with...

I just broke my '80 out for the season and I am reminded just how shit the brakes are on my bike. The rear drum is probably a lost cause but I would like to make the front brakes better, cheaply. I rebuilt the caliper when I painted the bike since it was sticking on, but the problem turned out...

I'm no legal expert but I don't think there is a hard and fast line where replacing parts of a frame becomes replacing the vin. It's pretty clearly above board to just keep the front half of a frame as you might do if you were building a hardtail, but what about just keeping a third of it? A...

I wouldn't stamp a vin. It's illegal, can get you in a lot of trouble, and get the bike crushed. You might be able to register it in a state with more lax rules. I think Vermont used to work for this, not sure any more. I've gotten several bonded titles in Montana, including the one for my...

Does anyone know how thick that copper washer is? I put a hardware store washer in it, but it's too thin, and two of them together are too thick. I eyeballed the difference with one washer and it sounds so much better. That washer has been missing for the lionshare of the miles I have put on the...

I'm leaning towards carb issues. I have thought I did a great job cleaning carbs only to find them still plugged in some obscure spots.

Looks like that's my problem. Must have lost it when I had the engine apart and not noticed. Thanks a bunch my guy.

When I put my '80 away for the season, it had a lot of valve train noise. Today I decided to try to diagnose it. When I adjusted my cam chain tensioner last, I set it so that the rod was flush with the adjustment nut on a non running engine. I did this again, but the rattle didn't go away, and...

My bike came with a missing side cover latch on one side; the plastic part had come off and the spring along with it. I decided to try making my own to avoid ordering one online. All parts were purchased at my local Ace Hardware for about $8. 20210810_140953 by oberling posted Aug 10, 2021 at...