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'74 TX650 Build (monoshock)
- Thread starter YesX650
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YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Yes, yes it would. I'm thinking either that, or gloss black with black graphics on tank and fender... Out maybe some white pin striping. We'll see 
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Took some more pictures. Sadly, I have to sell the bike. Needs vs. Wants..
Well, since you asked....
You really need to extend the brake stay and actuating rod to get the lever closer to 90deg..... a simple task given your welding skills. If I were asked to give a number, I'd guess your brake effectiveness is only about 25-50% of what it should be. OK for everyday use....'till you need all of it. Think idiots on phones instead of paying attention.
Other than that, I think it looks fantastic!!
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
I'll be buying a 1/4" rod stock and thread the end!
Excellent eye Jim!
Excellent eye Jim!
Well, at least your neighbor will be pleased. 
Come back when you can stay longer, you do nice work!
Come back when you can stay longer, you do nice work!
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Thank you! The work you guys do by providing knowledge is priceless. So thank you for that.Well, at least your neighbor will be pleased.
Haha! I haven't heard from Steve since. Nice guy.
With the market as is, I'll be sticking around for a little while and in my true fashion I'll continue to pick away at it....and if it doesn't sell, then that's a sign. And I know signs. Credit: sign guy here.
I can see this going two ways. A.) I sell it and buy another. B.) I buy those three basket cases, keep my bike, and start a collection.
Oops.Well, since you asked....
You really need to extend the brake stay and actuating rod to get the lever closer to 90deg..... a simple task given your welding skills. If I were asked to give a number, I'd guess your brake effectiveness is only about 25-50% of what it should be. OK for everyday use....'till you need all of it. Think idiots on phones instead of paying attention.
Other than that, I think it looks fantastic!!
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YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Maybe one of the next one's. I always liked the idea of running a car wheel haha but that's absurd
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
My Athena gasket came in so I ripped out the engine. Boy it helps having the overhead gantry I built! Also I think I found where the oil is leaking into left cylinder...head gasket has oil all over it. I'll be pulling the jugs off as well to get a look at the rings.
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
No one, including myself, noticed how the PO installed the cam chain. It was routed AROUND the tensioner and not through it. Which means the plunger was pressing right on the chain!!! I broke the chain, routed it through, finished up the engine and it fired right up!
Now I'm having a big issue with gas pissing out of the carbs and airpods. I cleaned the carbs. Set the floats to 25mm from surface with no gasket. Still pissing.
I'm thinking it's my petcock or maybe needle/seats. I ordered a rebuild kit today. I'll let you know how it goes when it arrives.
Now I'm having a big issue with gas pissing out of the carbs and airpods. I cleaned the carbs. Set the floats to 25mm from surface with no gasket. Still pissing.
I'm thinking it's my petcock or maybe needle/seats. I ordered a rebuild kit today. I'll let you know how it goes when it arrives.
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Finally was able to get out for a scoot. The bike is running much better now. The left cylinder still smokes a tiny wee bit but nothing compared to before.
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Why is that building leaning to the right?
It's probably modern Art lol. You should see the Oilers new arena, "Rogers Place"...wtf.
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Bike is running really good now.
Carb rebuild kit was only for one, doh!
I put an inline fuel filter in, cleaned needle seats, readjusted floats.
When the sun hits the tank all day it builds pressure inside which forces gas out of the petcock and fills the bowls, causing overflow.
Seems the tank cap is vented only one way.
Carb rebuild kit was only for one, doh!
I put an inline fuel filter in, cleaned needle seats, readjusted floats.
When the sun hits the tank all day it builds pressure inside which forces gas out of the petcock and fills the bowls, causing overflow.
Seems the tank cap is vented only one way.
YesX650
XS650 Enthusiast
Since I sold the bike the new owner has been providing updates whenever he's not working the pipeline.
He put in a new PMA , and has had the front wheel re-spoked paired with white walls. I'll see if I can get more pictures.
Building this bike and being apart of this community has brought me great joy and I'm scouring the countryside for another XS!
He put in a new PMA , and has had the front wheel re-spoked paired with white walls. I'll see if I can get more pictures.
Building this bike and being apart of this community has brought me great joy and I'm scouring the countryside for another XS!
