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1979 xs650 flat tracker
- Thread starter Normski xs
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Welcome! Nice looking XS650!
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Normski xs
XS650 Member
Thanks, it’s been my first ever project, the bike had been messed with quite a bit when I got it and also had no identity, so I pushed it in this direction. I’ve never really ever had to get hands on before with mechanics due to owning more modern stuff. I’m learning a lot of things, I’ve made mistakes and threw tools around in frustration with it, but finally getting it where I want it. In retrospect I should of bought one that hadn’t been tampered with as I’ve mostly had to sort other peoples crap out . Currently doing a top end rebuild as base gasket was weeping. Nearly ready to put back in bike, OH MY BACK
A lot of great threads on others little tricks to reinstall motor easier and many home built apparatuses.Well worth a view.Thanks, it’s been my first ever project, the bike had been messed with quite a bit when I got it and also had no identity, so I pushed it in this direction. I’ve never really ever had to get hands on before with mechanics due to owning more modern stuff. I’m learning a lot of things, I’ve made mistakes and threw tools around in frustration with it, but finally getting it where I want it. In retrospect I should have bought one that hadn’t been tampered with as I’ve mostly had to sort other peoples crap out . Currently doing a top end rebuild as base gasket was weeping. Nearly ready to put back in bike, OH MY BACK
Normski xs
XS650 Member
Cheers mateA lot of great threads on others little tricks to reinstall motor easier and many home built apparatuses.Well worth a view.
Very nice styling!
Question, what gearing have you experienced with it ? Lower?
And how does it feel at high speed?
Question, what gearing have you experienced with it ? Lower?
And how does it feel at high speed?
Normski xs
XS650 Member
I’m actually running 17/30, cruises along nicely at 70 with less stress or vibration. I know some will disagree with this gearing but it suits me. Still pulls off nicely without dragging the clutch. I do sometimes use the motorways to travel to family or relatives, recently did a 300 mile round trip no problems
Light & powerful right? No passenger..
I understand the choice considering your traveling motorways
I understand the choice considering your traveling motorways
Normski xs
XS650 Member
JJames
XS650 Addict
Nice bike. I haven't seen too many trackers with gold/metallic paint. I like it!
Normski xs
XS650 Member
Thanks, yeah it really does look lovely when the sun’s bouncing of it. I’ve done a few more cosmetic things while it’s been off the road for top end rebuild including some powder coating of swing arm and valve covers and a few more bits, also had the engine casings mirror polished, really pleased with it, can’t wait to get it all back together
