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Here's the '81 I just finally got done with. I've got a couple other things I want to do to it yet, but for the most part, I needed it off my lift to roll the next project up on it. It's pretty plain, but thats the way I wanted it.

Hi all . well.. 6 months later and $1400 in parts i rode it today for about half hour. On the way back 10 min from my home, i lost my right side baffle ( the screw came loose). It did very well, while both baffles were in:laugh:, but to loud.. could not cruise like that more than an hour...

Hello. First.....this is a complicated thread because of all the names of all parts in and around the clutch but I´ll try my best:thumbsup: With the whole clutch assembly mounted as it should be I´m able to wiggle the outer drum/ primary drive a little bit. It doesn´t sit tight on the...

OK hit me with what ya think. I currently have a Sporty tank on the build, but I'm really thinking of switching to a different Paughco tank. I think the curves are better on the Paughco and flow with the bike better, but I'm open to hear a few opinions on this one. Current Sporty tank...

Hi there. I´m about to make a switch to a long, one piece clutch push rod. Since I´m so curious I disassembled the clutch drum.......and that turned out to be a good move. I found two broken cush springs! How come these springs are broken?? Is it due to age or something else? Anyway, I...

Pretty sure some one has seen this before but I thought it was kinda cool http://www.bikermetric.com/2010/06/xs650-double-motor-drag-bike.html

These are the drag pipes I got from Scott (GordonScott). He was really careful to position them just right for what I needed - to clear my rear brake pivot. So thanks again to Scott for a job well done. Anyway, this isn't painted yet...still in prolonged mock-up stage. The pipes, however...

Back in August When it decided to puke oil After some changes What it looks like now ish, but its a little more buttoned up I hate that blue fuel line...and I scratched the paint :banghead::doh::mad::cussing::thumbdown: Whats next?

Here's the story - I bought this '81 XS650H as a pile of parts, it's got 9k on it, and was dissembled and left in a guys garage for several months. He took apart the top end because it was leaking oil, beyond that I know nothing about how the motor ran. I've since: Bought the Clymer...

Okay, so last night i got my hardtail in and i picked up my gas tank this past weekend from the swap meet and i have my handlebars, wiring, seat, and pretty much everything to complete this bike now all i have to do is put the work into it. so last night i decided to get started. so im going to...

Hey guys, I've wanted to build one of these for a couple years now and I finally did it. I had a vision of what I wanted it to look like since the beginning and now it's done and exactly the way I envisioned. This is my first build, but definetley not my last. I already have plans for the...

This is cool!!!

Hi there. Spring has come to Sweden and I hit the gravel as much as I can!!! Stupid to clean the bike all winter and then get it all soak in mud:laugh: This is the perfect time to fix some "small" things, you´ll need some wrenching time at summer too, right:thumbsup: I´ve tried out a...

I'm rebuilding my engine (first time/have no idea what I'm doing) and I recently read on several different pages (1, 2, 3, 4) that you could save some money and buy piston rings made for several different Honda Acura's, read the links above if you're interested in details. So for $40 I picked...

Hi All. Ive been looking to buy an xs650 for a long time now and last year i settled on a virago 750 for 200$ instead cause i couldnt find an xs in my price range. Man that was a mistake. i dont know why, but i think this bike had a curse on it. got it bobbed and ripped the wiring off it and got...

First time lapping valves. This is what they look like when finished. It appears that I have some rings/grooves on the valve seats. What did I do wrong? I put valves/springs in, filled the combustion chambers with gas, and they didn't leak, implying decent seal, so I'm probably going to go...

making templates for a new seat and fork brace. The clubman bars are also new.

This is a video I came across recently and enjoyed- http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-portraits-liberty-vintage-motorcycles-12438/

not my bike ,figured maybe some one might be interested http://southjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/2294102284.html

The beginning starts with all my friends buying and building HardTail XS650 bobber, and I wanted to be different and creative. So, I got online and looked at everybody else's bikes. I found my MUSE.. it was Adam Neelys' Brat from MetalSoulEngineering.com, I really like its line and its just a...