Fndirtygreaser
XS650 Addict
rode to long beach motorcycle swapmeet today. Found a nice finned throttle housing. And of course it had to be for 1inch bars :/ but tried to make spacers. Will post pics tomorrow.
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What have you done to your XS today?
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Fndirtygreaser
XS650 Addict
Still trying to make it work. Is it worth the trouble or keep my other one??
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
I quite like the other one. Rat bike? Seems "patina'd" to me, so chrome will not go with it IMO! But it's your bike, and you got to look at it while you ride it! 
Got a full pic of the bike?
Got a full pic of the bike?
Fndirtygreaser
XS650 Addict
Yes. I would consider my bike a rat. But with HOODRIDE appeal. I could add patina look to finned cover. But them fins just screamed "old school" to me. .. If I don't like it I can always go back to the one I have on right now.
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Well I have some scrap 1/8" aluminum sheet so I cut out a front turn signal mount.
It's welded up and mocked up too but not painted. It seems to be to my liking So not I have to take it apart and paint it.
It's welded up and mocked up too but not painted. It seems to be to my liking So not I have to take it apart and paint it.
OdysseusXS
XS650 padawan
Just took some advice from the forum and swapped out the old bulbs in the enormous rear brake light assembly of my '82 Heritage Special. Hopefully this takes some pressure off the stock and slightly tired charging system. BTW, where's the best place to get old school style ignition leads (Woven outer cover- solid copper core)?
OldskoolXS650
Obsessed XS650 Owner
Just installed copper head washers and retorqued the head.
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Yes finally My best friend gave me a gremlin bell for my XS.He gave me one for my Triumph last year.
But today I got this!
I've been wanting one for a couple years now.
I wont get myself one, but I have given away a few.
Oh yes I mocked up the new megahorn.
Wash n Waxed her too
Trex
XS650 Addict
Spent hours and hours sanding out the nicks and casting grain on my front lower forks. Polished to a high gloss. One more step down.
You CANNOT say that and not show us a pic!
dedede
XS650 Addict
Knocked out the swing arm bushings and neck races, one step closer to painting the sidecar project.
Finally made some time for myself and put the engine back in it's frame! Pic soon in my thread about updating my SG. I'm just taking a meal break. Pic's posted in the gallery.
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Dumbmonkey
XS650 Enthusiast
Fndirtygreaser
XS650 Addict
Throttle housing done.
Changed my oil and was going to change out rear brakes but they still had plenty if life.
Did finally add some return springs to my rear brake rod to snap it back and sob rake won't drag.
Got the cam housings back on and installed the oil seals.
Airwolfie
XS650 Guru
Did this a couple of days ago. Completed my Alternator cover!
Pissing with rain here today, I don't think I'm going to have shed time...........
Pissing with rain here today, I don't think I'm going to have shed time...........
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
I road her all day
Good start to the New Year
Good start to the New Year
NONclow
Confirmed Laquer Breather
I road her all day
Good start to the New Year
Sweet! Couldn't agree more. lil' colder up here, so not all day tho....
