XStretchified650
Back in the 650 Saddle
Hi Forum Members,
I am looking for suggestions and advice on maintenance or smart upgrades I should do with the engine of my XS650D. I am in the 'home stretch' of a thorough restoration that I started about three years ago. Yea, three years is a long time but I only get to work on it for a month or two during the winters. I've done a lot of custom work on the rest of the bike and I don't want to screw up my new motorcycle by neglecting the motor.
A little engine history:
It has 18,700 miles on it now and I've owned it since it had 1500.
When I parked it 24 years ago it ran just fine.
I would regularly adjust the valves and cam chain tension. About every 1000 miles.
It did not noticably consume oil.
I always used Castrol 20/50 (back then it was considered the good stuff). I will be reading past threads on recommended oil.
It has always been inside a building and out of the weather.
It is bone stock and on a stand on the bench.
I have a new sump filter and cam chain tensioner to install. And a gasket set on hand.
The motor had a really small oil leak at the base gasket. Small... but it was always there.
The clutch is all original.
It has stock points type ignition.
The carburator set is 100% refreshed and ready to go back on.
Please speak up and help me bring this sleeping beast back to life.
I'll post pictures of the rest of the build in a few days. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and advice.
John (Xstretchified650)
I am looking for suggestions and advice on maintenance or smart upgrades I should do with the engine of my XS650D. I am in the 'home stretch' of a thorough restoration that I started about three years ago. Yea, three years is a long time but I only get to work on it for a month or two during the winters. I've done a lot of custom work on the rest of the bike and I don't want to screw up my new motorcycle by neglecting the motor.
A little engine history:
It has 18,700 miles on it now and I've owned it since it had 1500.
When I parked it 24 years ago it ran just fine.
I would regularly adjust the valves and cam chain tension. About every 1000 miles.
It did not noticably consume oil.
I always used Castrol 20/50 (back then it was considered the good stuff). I will be reading past threads on recommended oil.
It has always been inside a building and out of the weather.
It is bone stock and on a stand on the bench.
I have a new sump filter and cam chain tensioner to install. And a gasket set on hand.
The motor had a really small oil leak at the base gasket. Small... but it was always there.
The clutch is all original.
It has stock points type ignition.
The carburator set is 100% refreshed and ready to go back on.
Please speak up and help me bring this sleeping beast back to life.
I'll post pictures of the rest of the build in a few days. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and advice.
John (Xstretchified650)