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  1. magoo66

    The finest 75b I’ve had was a basket case

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  2. magoo66

    75b front brake original replacement hoses

    I wanted to share a couple comparison pictures of original lower and upper hoses to the ones offered from XS650 Direct before I install them for anyone looking or undecided. I am pleased with them at this point.$22.02 ea.(Note:On the the upper hose the original ferrules have a different...
  3. magoo66

    74TX 650 Cinnamon Brown

    🧐.Tuffest match of all to share here the formula? I certainly will.🤝
  4. magoo66

    72 rims & spokes

    Busy with the 75b and otherM/C interests tonight/today.Noticed an older thread a night or two ago on the rim#’s of 70-71vs 72.Not savey on those years but do have an original keeper rim from a 72.Original spokes and stampings.Just FYI as needed.🤝
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    75b fork covers

    Anyone purchased and or used these from Mikes xs recently.Need a correct pair and wondering if they fit correctly.TIA
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    75b Frontend redo and deep clean

    Unhooked the Sidecar from our 75b today.Done in about 20minutes now.Removed a fine working aftermarket master cylinder.Rebuilding and reinstalling original master cylinder with correct mirror.Checking trueness and rebuilding forks.Intend to replace and balance front wheel myself if realistic...
  7. magoo66

    Small diesel motors in older small motorcycles

    I’m having a notion to buy one of the smaller diesel motors now sold pretty reasonably priced and modify into an sl125 frame or something of that size and era I still have around or cheap easy access to.Followed some older larger diesel motorcycle designs and build projects and outcomes and was...
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    Wheels,Winches and 2” hitch receivers.

    I put them on everything I fab-up these days in the shop to lift and roll the M/C projects around these days. I’ve found Amazons far cheaper than the stores and the weight ratings seem to be correct. The mounting plate pattern is pretty standard. I use a couple winches I have and move them as I...
  9. magoo66

    Annual between the holidays time off “Bike Week”,in the shop

    Happy Holidays friends.🤝
  10. magoo66

    Fender identity

    Just back from an evening parts gigging road trip.The guy had this fender neither of us could identify its exact origin.Guessing early 60’s ish.Maybe Riverside or one of the off brands.Curiosity had me so it came home with me.Anyone have knowledge of it.Not Hummer or BSA,I’m familiar with those.TIA.
  11. magoo66

    My first car

    1967 Chevlle,non SS.A 6 cylinder car turned into 283 powerhouse lol.At almost 16,for some reason the 69 Blue GTO Judge with white interior I’d been driving around couldn’t be mine. I was to young,it wouldn’t be right.To flashy. I “understand now but then I didn’t.It would fly.Re:Mom & Dad taught...
  12. magoo66

    Star black

    I enjoy repairing and painting or repainting statues of Mary. I did some more Star Black color tests while getting this Mary a nose again .🎨✅.No specific formula yet,but still working on it.
  13. magoo66

    Somebody get on it.

    Heads-up! I’m busy.Enjoy.
  14. magoo66

    Wanted - 447 internally junk and empty top end.

    I’m putting together a 447 empty motor for a display stand. I need a top end that’s internally beyond rebuilding and empty.Definitely cylinders if nothing else.Preferably no busted fins.Nothing needed for lower end.Let me know asking price and location so I can check shipping cost.TIA
  15. magoo66

    What have you done to your XS650 today

    Got 72 “my turn” project underway today.Frame mods begun.Frame blasted & primed.Tank and seat prep underway.Too many ideas to pin point for sure where I’m heading and how extreme but I have a good start.For me,that’s a biggy.lol😁
  16. magoo66

    My turn

    Build a 72 ish XS650 with a sidecar before 2027 XS650.com calendar nominations.I’m on it.🤝✅.
  17. magoo66

    Muriatic acid for a pre-clean.

    Dug out some old 71&72 frame cut parts I’d done and some other smalls that I couldn’t pitch from long ago.Way long ago.lol.Lottsa typical old leaking forgotten shed rust.Using the old “dip in muriatic acid” and inspection process before any further preservation.NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID.Wear all...
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    Maxim and Seca rear fenders

    Don’t discard them.Used them many many times 15 years or so ago for the street tracker craze 72&75 bare 650’s.The holes are there.Easily modified for the DIY builder.
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    Birds and baths

    We enjoy the birds and enjoy building odd houses and baths.Here in the Midwest we are experiencing no rain,drought conditions.Birds love to bath.9 parts h20-1 part vinegar is a simple bath cleaning solution.So many bird seeds and mixtures available along with some old mixtures for attracting and...
  20. magoo66

    Rattle Canning.If you didn’t know this,you do now.

    Use flat black first over your primer or whatever you’ve used.Its forgiving and dries fast.Do your scotchbrite or whatever if you got to far away and have nibs.Now you can topcoat with the SAME BRAND gloss black.If you use Rust-Oleum,spend the extra buck for high heat Silver or BBQ black for...
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