littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
Just picked up my all original 1974 TX650A
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Finally got an all original.....
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littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
100,500 miles...yep
The mufflers, petcocks, seat cover and tires are new(er), but the rest is as-is. Runs like a swiss top too.
The guy I bought it from pulled it from the original owners basement where it had sat since 1991.
The mufflers, petcocks, seat cover and tires are new(er), but the rest is as-is. Runs like a swiss top too.
The guy I bought it from pulled it from the original owners basement where it had sat since 1991.
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Nice find!
Very nice littlebill31!
CBJamie
BIKE ADDICT
I saw that bike on Craigslist, Thought the milage was a miss print.
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
The original owner kept track of everything in a book. You can tell it was ridden a lot, but was extremely well maintained. I'm going to check the jugs to see it they have been bored/new pistons.
Sweet !
The owner's manual, maintenance book, and the toolkit are excellent additions.
The owner's manual, maintenance book, and the toolkit are excellent additions.
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
I wanted to cry when I saw the valve tappet adjuster tool. Such a treat having a piece of metal with a square hole in it.
Wow! Very nice!
I have never seen an XS attain such high mileage, you must've got a good one!
I have never seen an XS attain such high mileage, you must've got a good one!
Wow Littlebill - great find!! You really had a horseshoe handy on this one.
Great to have you back BTW!
Pete
Great to have you back BTW!
Pete
oooooooooooooooo....I need a towel and a cigarette...
I've posted this before, but that's me, on my brandy-new 1974 TX650A
I've posted this before, but that's me, on my brandy-new 1974 TX650A
... nice acquisition ... fancy word for " lucky dog lucky dog lucky dog "... will you be able to remove the inspection yearly stickers on the fork legs.. Ugh ......a requirement in your neck of the woods..?
are those Xs1 style mufflers....? they fit very well with nice lines. Look'n forward to Mike's XS cut'n a check to some source to re-pop 74-79 Standard mufflers. We did a 74' in " down under " colors.. a very nice red. The across the ponds bikes got colors and trim we didn't.
......a requirement in your neck of the woods..? are those Xs1 style mufflers....? they fit very well with nice lines. Look'n forward to Mike's XS cut'n a check to some source to re-pop 74-79 Standard mufflers. We did a 74' in " down under " colors.. a very nice red. The across the ponds bikes got colors and trim we didn't.
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
I'm going to leave the sticker on there for now.It adds to the character. My state doesn't require inspections for old bikes.
The pipes are from Mike's but haven't investigated which ones. You can see they are attached to the footpeg arm.
Congratulations and welcome back!
rick1956
Just a regular guy.
Those nasty stickers (as well as any you find on car bumpers, etc) are pretty easily removed with a heat gun if you've got one. No elbow grease or noxious chemicals needed. If you don't have one, there's still time to flag Santa's attention!
Stickers are what I use my fingernails for, or a hair dryer on high will work. Then wipe with WD40 or mineral spirits.
Scott
Scott
littlebill31
Smells of Raw Fuel
I can't see the marks on the piston....due to the oil!!!
I'm sure the valve seals are gone. But it is totally worth the effort to pull the engine and fix some stuff.
No plastic in the oil though.
I'm sure the valve seals are gone. But it is totally worth the effort to pull the engine and fix some stuff.
No plastic in the oil though.
Wow, that's a lotta miles, lol. But, the guy must have been doing some things right to get that far. Still got points? Check the points plate to see if there's any adjustment slot left. That's a good indication of how stretched out the cam chain is. Overall, it still looks relatively oil tight, amazing.
