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So I have a chance to get this abandoned project for $600. The guys says it was a running bike with 12k on it when he tore into it 15 years ago to build a street tracker. He says it ran good back then or he wouldn't be using the motor, or have painted it. He says there's 2 nos Sudco Mukini race...

I have an old Clymer manual for 70-73 models. It is literally falling apart. But I'm getting ready to tare into the motor, which is a 76. So just wondering what manual you guys like best for working on the motor. Thanks.

I all most feel sorry for the poor thing. I joined the forum 10 years ago and tore into it. I started to make a bobber out of it until I seen what the proper tank looked like. Then I had to put all those parts back on that I cut off,,,lol. Just finally got the wheels trued last week and...

Not the cheapest. But I like it. :bike: And it's made for big inline 4 cylinders too. If you guys watch the video, can you tell me if the one bolt has to be removed to split the case. Thanks.

Hey guys,,, I'm back. Ya it's been awhile.I'm finally ready to try and finish my XS2 restoration. I need an engine stand. I'm not interested in building one. I like the idea of the one that goes on a car engine stand, but it seems like it would move around when you were torquing on bolts...

Thought this was funny. Wasn't worded like this originally, but I had someone change it up,,,,lol. I guess pulling 2 plugs wouldn't for this crowd,,,,lol. It was meant for the Goldwing guys. BTW. No offense to Harley riders. Just a joke. :wink2:

I actually love this bike. But I need to raise some funds. So it's time to go. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/5105194501.html

If so, what does it say. I think it says first name, last name, and email address. Can someone help me with a website that is in this language. Thanks Fornavn: * Etternavn: * Epostadresse:

This is what I did on my 84 Goldwing. I have not tore into my Yamaha calipers yet. But I have several that need gone through. Can we discuss if this method will work for the XS's. What would need to be done differently. Or if this is way off, let me know and I will delete it,,,,lol. I have...

I'm not quit ready to do my dual disc yet. But The only master that I have is a 11/16'' for a dual disc. That is roughly 17mm I think. Can I run that with a single disc. Could I get by with that for awhile. What would the lever feel like. Really bad as in should not even try it,,,,lol.

Hey Guys. I've just switched gears again. I just picked up a 84 1200 Goldwing. Needs some tlc to bring it back. I had to clean carbs and replace fuel tank. And all the usual stuff for a bike that has been sitting. Just wondering if there were "Others" here,,,,lol. It's a full dresser...

I just picked up a new Gopro. It's quite a learning curve for an old fart. Any of you guys do Gopro vids. Let's see them. Here's my first attempt. Didn't really edit it. Just added music.

Title says it. I didn't know if I have to run it through a relay or what ever. Would it blow up if I hooked it straight to a battery. Thanks

Damnitt!! :mad: I'm so anal that I ordered a lot of new bolt's and nut's just to get the correct ones. No markings on the heads. So I thought. This stuff I got today has big numbers on the heads. Hell. The stuff I can get at the hardware store only has little markings on it. Maybe I'm...

I'm tired of fitting these calipers. Brake pads and shims keep falling out. Caliper gets all scratched up. You guys know the drill. And it will be really tough on a dual brake system. I've read about guys making spacers, or what ever method they come up with. So I was thinking of different...

I don't know what all the fuss is about spokes. I got it right the first time. And I didn't even look at any pictures or anything. I hope you figured out by now that I'm full of shit with that last statement. :laugh: I'm ashamed to admit how many tries it took me. Lets just say it was more...

I let my friend talk me in to bead blasting my rotor. I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to it to get it back to a shiny, chromey looking finish. You know. More natural looking instead of gray looking. I thought about trying some paint thinner but wasn't sure if that had anything in it...

As some of you might remember I kinda trashed my hubs by bead blasting them with too coarse of media. Pics here. Post #9 http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38641 I tried to buff out the middles. I probably could have done the rear, but it just wasn't happening with the...

I'm using Superbike bars on my build. Now the main harness is too long. But I'm not even sure which hole in the back of the headlight it goes in. I think I have it right. I thought I seen an online diagram somewhere for cable and wiring routing. But I sure can't find it now that I need it...

We'll call it an eye test too. :laugh: You guys really seem to pic up on things in pictures like crazy. So I want to see if you see the same test results that I see. I know it's hard to see in the pictures. But once I point it out, you'll be able to. The blurry picture actually shows it...