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G,day fellow Aussie XS-aholix.. I desperately need an XS frame with an attached Vin plate.. My 79 special, matching numbered frame/motor has no Vin plate and because I bought it as a basket case long ago its origins are unknown.. If you have a frame you could part with for a reasonable price or...

G,day all... Well Im not sure if this exists or not but being a very novice at rebuilding the xs650 motor I need all the help I can get... Has anyone ever put together a list of all the hardware/bolts etc used on the xs650 motor? I got my motor as a basket case in pieces and it would be alot of...

G,day... I am looking for a good usable condition cam out of an early 256 motor to swap the sprocket from a 447 cam onto and run in my 447 rebuild.. Im doing a complete bottom to top engine rebuild with all parts Im able to find either Nos or brand new from mikes etc so I would like a really...

I bought this ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3984Q2em1438Q2el2649QQitemZ150656328447QQsspagenameZSTRKQ3aMEWAXQ3aIT ) recently and was thinking of having it 277 rephased or because its so rare perhaps I should keep it in case I ever want to do a complete restore as...

G,day my knowledgeable net buddies! Ok I was just reading up on some stuff while Im waiting on a call about shipping.. And I found mention of adjustable cam sprockets, pricing etc but no details.. Im such a sponge for knowledge an stuff and I just have to know is an adjustable cam sprocket...

G,day.. rebuilding my 79 motor (447) have it all blasted cleaned and almost ready for reassembly just in need of a couple more things.. REALLY need a decent set of rocker arms with the contact faces in good unmarked condition ( where the rocker arm faces meet the cam lobes ) My current rocker...

G,day all I just wanted to ask, has anybody used a honda rebel tank on an xs650? Or could someone hook me up with a pic of one fitted to an xs650? Much appreciated guys... stay safe and have a great weekend!!

G,day all... Id really appreciate some advice here.. I took my cylinder head into a shop to have a valve job and check done on it and while there I happened to show the guy the rocker cover with rocker arms etc, and he said that it looked like I should replace the rocker arms as there is the...

G,day all just a couple questions for you mechanical maistro's ... Ok I have a 79 special Im rebuilding/bobbing which includes a complete ground up rebuild both motor and bike.. I have the matching 447 motor that goes with the bike and I have a spare older 256? motor .. Anyway I want to know...

G,day... I have been wanting to change the wheels on my 79 special from mags to spoked rims for my rebuild.. My question is are there other bikes with wheels that will fit on the xs with same axle size etc or at most needing spacers etc??? Surely some of you guys have experience with this and...

Looking for a decent set of spoked wheels for my 79 special build preferably from someone here in australia.. If shipping isnt too soul destroying possibly elsewhere.. Also looking for both side engine covers in good condition no cracks dents etc clutch side cover and alternator side.. Thanks...

G,day! Im looking to buy a good running reliable engine with a preference for 447 motors.. Id like a motor with a known history to the seller if possible as this isnt going to be cheap for me to ship out here to Aus and I want it to be worthwhile.. Rebuilt top ends etc would be great but not...

G,day sports fans and assorted riff raff.. I know this has probably already been discussed a gazillion times but Im fairly new and its all new to me lol The guys out there who are running springer front ends on their rides, any advice on that subject? Whether you would do it again or not...

G,day, I found this pic and its about the nicest bratstyle bike I have seen just trying to find its owner to ask some questions about it for my rebuild... If anybody recognises it or knows anything about it could you let me know please! .. Robbo ..

G,day, Im in the process of looking to buy a replacement crankshaft for my 79 special, and because I live in australia and the majority of cheaper parts being in the USA I need to know the weight of a complete crankshaft including rotor? so that I can work out the cheapest possible shipping...