501Spanky
XS650 Addict
More Ontarians, is there a ride/support group for us yet?
i think we should all meet in Muskoka and drink beer provided by XS650D
More Ontarians, is there a ride/support group for us yet?
Guys,if we could put a ride together for vintage 650,s in Muskoka,i will definately host and supply the brews,personally know the owner of the Muskoka Brewery . Did not realize there were many xs650 enthusiasts in Ont.This is my second 650 had a 1980 G SPECIAL 11 which was basically a special but with the spoked rims,strait seat 16" rear tire ect.Never should have sold that bike,it was all original including the exhausts,i do like my 77 better though.
Someone make an Ontario thread!
The Cheng Shin C906 was a faithful reproduction of the Metzeler ME33 Laser. It's a good tire. I have one on the front of mine now, and a 907 on the rear. It's entirely possible to get a bum tire. I have a Conti-Motion on the front of my SV right now that is not round. I have worn out 2 sets of these tires on it, and I know they are good, but certain parts of fabricating even a modern radial are done in ways that total control is not possible.I've always used the Cheng Shin C906 front tire. It worked well and was compatible with any rear I'd mated it with .....
Hi 'D,
what they all said. And check the head race setting.
Too loose or too tight can cause steering wobble.
Set the bike with it's front tire just off the ground.
Adjust the headraces so the bars stay straight until you just nudge the grip then they fall to one side.
If they flop over without the nudge the races are too loose.
If they don't flop after the nudge, they are too tight.