learning curve, first where do I find book or manual to overhaul engine? I may have started backwards, but in honesty I do not care what frame it goes in, not concerned with originality, but want a XS650 engine, I bought 2 supposedly complete engines tonight, but disassembled, so I will start here. then try to find a frame I can put them in, and go from there. I wrenched on cars & Harleys for decades, so I understand mechanics, just need diagrams & specs to make sure these go together correctly.
I had 1 of these close to 30 years ago, sold it 20 years ago, it was the most fun bike I had, & I have always been a Harley rider, but always kept a couple cheap bikes to ride when working on main bike, now I have reached a time in my life where I hurt so much I need a lightweight bike to be able to ride much. I loved my old 650, but it had served me well, without anything other than a battery, but when wiring harness smoked, and burned, & quit charging I got rid of it. I have owned over a dozen bikes, but nothing was as fun, a few may have been lighter, but I need power for the occasional time my wife may want to ride. this is what I consider my best choice.
I had 1 of these close to 30 years ago, sold it 20 years ago, it was the most fun bike I had, & I have always been a Harley rider, but always kept a couple cheap bikes to ride when working on main bike, now I have reached a time in my life where I hurt so much I need a lightweight bike to be able to ride much. I loved my old 650, but it had served me well, without anything other than a battery, but when wiring harness smoked, and burned, & quit charging I got rid of it. I have owned over a dozen bikes, but nothing was as fun, a few may have been lighter, but I need power for the occasional time my wife may want to ride. this is what I consider my best choice.
