Another XS650 in Boston

[Gordon]

Mirror's? We don't need no stinkin' mirror's! I put some Harley mirror's on mine, and those do not vibrate half as much as the stock one's did. Expensive though, $40 each.

 

[Tack427]

Long time- No update's.

Put almost 400 miles on the bike in the summer of 2012 before shipping out to Afghanistan. Which is where I sit while writing this.

Ordered a few new parts while I've been gone:
Hand grips / Superbike Pattern Gel
Monza shocks 12 3/4" Black body
Magura 13mm master cylinder
Brake pads F+R
4 aftermarket Black/ Amber turn signals.
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Still looking to buy:
Tail light
Cafe type seat
Exhaust set up
Front fender or take a bandsaw to the one I have
Maybe a Swing-arm brace and Beauty plates.
I'm sure there is a few hundred dollars of other stuff too that im forgetting.

I also had my carbs shipped out to Rick at Oldskool carbs. Cant wait to see those things when I get back.

Also cant wait to get back to the states and ride again.

 

[Tack427]

I found a motor on Craigslist for 100 bucks. I had a friend pick it up for me and store it. I have no idea if is any good until I get home. The P.O. tore it down to rebuild it and lost interest he said.

 

[itrguy]

Thanks for Your Service!! Hope You get home safe and soon so you can ride!!

 

[Gordon]

A BIG plus+ on thank you for your service and come home safe! Looks like a good deal, pretty much all there from what I can see. I saw that Mike's had their cafe seat on sale a couple month's ago, don't know if they still are. I also have the Monza shock's, work ok, not bad for the price, and MUCH better than the stock shock's.
I find fenders on e-bay all the time. The thin (narrow) fiberglass one's look real good, and do keep alot of road debris from hitting you, esp. water.

 

[Tack427]

Thanks guys. Ive been doing this for the past 12 years I just wish I would go somewhere nice just once. lol

I cant tell 100% from the pictures but I think i see 2 sets of carbs in the boxes. If there is maybe I could resell for parts.

 

[itrguy]

looks like at least 3 carbs in that pic!!

 

[Tack427]

My carbs are finished. Done by Rick at Oldskool Carbs

Before:

After:

 

[pamcopete]

Just read through the thread. Great story! Never mind "barn finds". We now have a new category...shed finds!

Take care of your self and get home safely. We are all looking forward to the next installment.

 

[Tack427]

One more.
Because its nice to look at;

The rest.
http://s591.beta.photobucket.com/user/wildmanv65/library/1%202011%20xs1100/concours%2013/wiiliam%20xs650

 

[Tack427]

Thanks pamcopete. I'm using your parts in that bike too.

 

[Tack427]

Ordered a few new item's

4 x Turn signals - ebay -
1 x Grips-Superbike Pattern Gel Type-black (02-2482) $11.00
1 x Monza Spt Shocks 12 3/4" Blk body (06-3647) $79.00
1 x Magura 13mm Master Cylinder (08-0253) $102.00
2 x Brake Pad Set(2) 77-84 Front & Rear (29-3522) $33.00
1 x Damper bolt sealing Washers (Pk/2) $1.50
1 x Steering Stem Bolt & Washer Set $9.00
1 x Clip - Fork Seal 77-84 35mm. (Pk2) $4.50
1 x Fork Damper Socket Screw Driver Bit $6.50
1 x 77-84 Fork Tube Caps O-Rings - Pk/2 $2.50
1 x Damper retaining bolts (Pk/2) $4.50
1 x Washer - Fork Seal 77-84 35mm. (Pk2) $4.50
1 x Bushing - (Swing Arm Bolt Tube) $28.50
2 x Grease Fitting - swing arm bolt $4.00
1 x Swing Arm Grease Seal - (Set/2) $15.50
1 x Brake shim kit $5.00
1 x Bronze Swing Arm Bushing Set(2) $30.00
1 x Fork Seal Set (2) 77-84 XS650's $11.00
1 x Steering Stem Tapered Bearing Kit $43.00

 

[Tack427]

Just about 2 months before I get back home. I have some family stuff to do. (Vacation, fix stuff around the house, Buy new cloths, I lost 30lbs while away from home cooking).

Then parts are coming off so I can blast them, Drill some rotors, Rewire, maybe run wires inside handlebars, fiberglass a seat, cut up some fenders, Install all the parts above.

Also bought a Trail-tech Vapor with dash to give it a cleaner modern look.

As for the second motor I have if its in good shape and correct year the crank and cam are going to Hugh's hand built for a rephase.

Maybe I'll have that motor done by next spring.

 

[Tack427]

Been a while since I posted something

 

[pnedac]

Do you feel that there is a pretty noticable difference after the rephase and 750 kit? I am talking about speed wise, sound wise. That type of thing. I am thinking about it while I am working on my build, but I have not yet decided whether or not it is worth the money it takes. It seems like it would be awesome though.

Thanks!

 

[Tack427]

sound is completely different. Seems faster but then again I just finished the motor and had not rode since last summer on the old motor. All and all I'm happy with it, Still need to work out what I think is carb trouble. Maybe i need bigger jets or just tune / sync them

I could also use a new exhaust. I think the 36 year old mufflers are toast.