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In the process of rebuilding a motor and I want to chase all the threads of the bolt holes and studs. Does anyone have or know of a list of tap and die sizes and the corresponding bolts and studs they go with? For instance...head bolts are x mm by x pitch etc.

Background: I've been riding a 1976 Honda CB550 cafe for some time and I decided I was up for a change. So, I sold off the 550 and a CB750 to clean out the garage and to placate my wife. She absolutely refused to agree to me having a third bike. She additionally was adamant about me not...

I was wondering if any one had ever changed their swing arm out with one from a crotch rocket before. The reason I'm looking to do this was because of my build design. I have a xs 650 and am looking to mount some wider Harley 28 spoke rims to it and stretch out the rear end. I also want to...

i just picked up this big for a heck of a deal i know nothing about bikes though i put the tc bros hard tail on last weekend and now im trying to decide what to run and a tank because the tank looks to small for the frame does any one have any

Any reason I couldn't replace the tappet cover studs with bolts?

I've seen that Hugh's video with the red xs650 engine and really like the idea of getting mine powder coated. I was looking at a cream white. But, there is a claim that the paint will increase the temp. I spoke with a local coating company and they say that they don't see how it could be that...

I'm rebuilding an '81 engine and in the process of teardown I found that at some point the bike sat with water in the cylinder causing erosion on both cylinder walls. I can get a set of cylinders off of an '82 for $40 that would just need a light hone and good clean up of the exterior. My...

So ill start out saying this is a build that i started a few months ago when i jut moved up to portland. its going to be a long and slow build, but hoping to have it finished before spring time. i love the bobber look so im headed in that direction, this is my first real build, ive done a few...

Mmkay so im trying to remove the head cover, took all 15 bolts and nuts out of the head and the cover was being stubborn and not wanting to go easy, contemplating my naval I was tinkering with things gave the clutch a turn then the head cover broke lose..? So I'm thinking 'ok sweet now it'll...

Earlier this year I acquired an XS650 for $700. It was in horrible condition, and probably was sitting outside in the woods somewhere for many decades. I was completely fine with that, since I wanted a challenge to completely restore the engine, customize the frame, etc. I'll try to post as many...

So i got this '79 for $600 on good 'ol Craigslist. Got to hear her run once, bought her, got her home and stored her for a month or two. Never got her to run since then. Just started really tearing into her last week. This is my Second bike and second build. But first build this intense...

anyone have suggestions where I can order a café gas tank and seat combination. I only see mikesxs.net and I really didn't care much for that option.

Been following this forum for a few years now. Always enjoy watching peoples builds come together. In that time I've built an XS of my own, though never posted on this site. Now I'm up to build number two and i thought I'd document the entire build (however long that may be). Before I start...

Alright, I've been slacking on this for a while now and figured I should get to starting this build thread. I picked up a '78 xs650 a few months back for $400 bucks with title. The PO had kind of started to tear it apart. Didn't get very far. Basically took some parts off and cut off a portion...

Okay, So I'm looking into a fairing for my XS. I know I can buy one (Little pricey) and I could fab some Newer bike plastics to fit up but that would kind of defeat the purpose and be pricey as well. I'm looking into making my own because, well, I like to build my own crap and not just buy it...

I'm looking for a book or preferably a video series that completely rebuilds an xs 650 engine and trans. Something that is idiot proof. You guessed it, I'm the idiot. I'm excited to rebuild the engine, or at least disassemble it for a good cleaning and powder coating. I am strongly considering...

hey guys i'm getting some uppers and lowers made with a spring clamp. just these three items all laser cut by a professional shop. made from mild steel. just seeing if anyone is interested in these parts. you'd need to make your own forks, get your own leafs and make or buy some rockers...

Hello, This is my first thread. Hope you guys could help me out. I have bought a new dynamo and regulator at a dutch XS650 webshop. I have problems with getting enough power out of the regulator/dynamo. I do have spark (dual coils) when I kick it with the battery attached. So Pamco on...

So I picked up two honda benly touring CA95s a month or two ago and finally decided to do something with them. This is what I started with Obviously they are rough and I'm a 22 year old college student on a tight budget after the xs650 build. I pulled the motor out of the red one, found...

I picked this up as an unfinished resto-mod with 8k miles and a new top end. I cleaned up the front end for clip-ons and have some nice rearsets on the way. I need to find a fork brace and make a harness with the PC8 hub I have. All these new projects fall into my lap and I keep putting the 650...