... and stuff a rag into the opening so you don't get metal in there while you work.
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Did you ever get the DMV problem figured out. The engine number should not be a problem in Minnesota. At least it was never for me. They never even put the engine number on the title. However on one bike the DMV used the engine number as the VIN number which caused me a little aggravation when I went to title in Idaho.
The guy I bought it from put down he purchase year as 2002 not 2022 so I had to send him a paper to sign so I can file an amended title
They still want that engine/ frame # and for good luck I also took a photo of the sticker on the neck of the bike which has both the VIN number and the same number as the engine / frame does
They automatically want that engine # and I don't know why that number doesn't get printed on the title so when I sell it, the new owner doesn't have to go through the same as I did
when I get the title will write the engine # on it again
They still want that engine/ frame # and for good luck I also took a photo of the sticker on the neck of the bike which has both the VIN number and the same number as the engine / frame does
They automatically want that engine # and I don't know why that number doesn't get printed on the title so when I sell it, the new owner doesn't have to go through the same as I did
when I get the title will write the engine # on it again
Most places I worked had us loctite 'em in. But I worked in the airplane world mostly. Can't say beyond that.
When I got into this thread(which is very interesting) this was what stood out to me. I’m assuming wifey doesn’t know?……
No actually I just dropped it off there to have him take a look at the missing studs
I didn't want to start anything stupid without his opinion He lives out in the country a bit and rather him come to the bike I brought the bike to him and then picked it up a few days later when we met for lunch
My wife really doesn't mind my putzing around with bikes etc.
I'll say something like what do you think about me getting another bike or old phonograph etc.
And she'll usually reply you might as well cause your going to do it anyway
She's funny that way
I didn't want to start anything stupid without his opinion He lives out in the country a bit and rather him come to the bike I brought the bike to him and then picked it up a few days later when we met for lunch
My wife really doesn't mind my putzing around with bikes etc.
I'll say something like what do you think about me getting another bike or old phonograph etc.
And she'll usually reply you might as well cause your going to do it anyway
She's funny that way
I get it, I’m lucky that way also. All she asks is so I have the room lol.
There's worse things a guy could do
And back in the day I did do a lot of stupid shit but never got caught
Lucky me
And back in the day I did do a lot of stupid shit but never got caught
Lucky me
And for the hell of it my buddy gave me this to remind me of my mechanical and electrical limitations
Good old asshole buddy's
are the best
Good old asshole buddy's
Ok I'm stayin up way past my pre retirement bedtime now
Looking at the parts diagram I see 3 different studs showing on the parts diagram
Who's got a better set of eyes than me which studs are on the right side (intake and exhaust)
Those would be the ones I need ( Part #33 ? )
Looking at the parts diagram I see 3 different studs showing on the parts diagram
Who's got a better set of eyes than me which studs are on the right side (intake and exhaust)
Those would be the ones I need ( Part #33 ? )
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You would want #16 on this drawing .....
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/y.../cylinder-head-cylinder-head-cover-xs650d-e-e
It's the only one available anyway, lol, so lucky it's the one you need.
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/y.../cylinder-head-cylinder-head-cover-xs650d-e-e
It's the only one available anyway, lol, so lucky it's the one you need.
Partzilla is strange I did a Google search and they list the part for $2.35 per +$6.95 shipping (on Ebay) and I would think they would do combined shipping
On their website the part is $2.22 per and $8.95 shipping
I'm waiting on their Ebay site to see if they will do combined shipping
On the diagram for the 81 they have it as part # 33 same OEM number as the #16 on the diagram you posted
I guess it's to late to start beer drinking might as well call it a night
Thanks !!
On their website the part is $2.22 per and $8.95 shipping
I'm waiting on their Ebay site to see if they will do combined shipping
On the diagram for the 81 they have it as part # 33 same OEM number as the #16 on the diagram you posted
I guess it's to late to start beer drinking might as well call it a night
Thanks !!
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Even though I don't have one, I often consult the '77 diagrams. They just seem nicer and more complete. But with old bikes like these, it's nice to have several reference points, so if you don't already have them, you might want to download the various parts books from the XSCafe web site. Don't know if this will work but I'll try ..... the '76 parts book .....
worked like a charm
Grab a 6M bolt cut to the length you need.
In place of a stud ?
Yup. these studs don't have an unthreaded shank section so there's no practical difference between a cut off bolt and a stud. A bit of dressing of the last thread where you cut it a good idea.
Never thought of that put a nut on cut it off unthread the nut clean it up a bit
The hardware store should have them
The hardware store should have them
