Hmmm. Does much of that stick to a magnet?
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What have you done to your XS today?
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OutgunnedOverbudget
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Seems to be mostly aluminum, a little bit sticks but not much
Check the sump screen. I would expect to find the screen ruptured. Oil gets pulled through there and goes through the oil pump to the screen you’re showing us. Theoretically, if the sump screen is doing its job that would have to be oil pump debris, but I doubt that is the case.
Spot the Mockup
Spent a couple hours this morning hunting hardware for headlight rim, direction lights, muffler mounts, passenger peg bolts and so on.
I'm pleased with getting the exhaust system buttoned up, usually that's one of the last items. Tomorrow, the carbs, I have a nice clean pair of BS34,'s choke actuated with a knob instead of cable that will go on.
The seat, sidecover and tank are just sitting there for Inspiration, colour to be decided.
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Doing final pre-inspection mods to my SG, photos to follow. Not on the XS directly, but to be able to transport bikes in general: fabricated a pair of wheel chocks to be bolted to the deck of my trailer.
Autoroute Special Gets "Clocked"
Nice when a set comes along where the red is still red. The engine has the TCI ignition and I have a new 1980 harness so will spend a while connecting everything.
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
I hate that cissy bar, But I love that you've fitted it and that you're pleased with it.
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
I've always had the combo on 650's in the past and now both are setup
It's easier to pack things (tie them down ) especially when gone for a few days
The first 650 I had, had the same setup and if I had a dolly behind me I'd always say I wouldn't lean to hard on the sissy bar it's not that sturdy
Every girl would hug the stuffing out of you hoping she wouldn't fall off
It never failed
That and if they commented on the vibrations I would reply " it's the most fun you could ever have with out batteries "
It's easier to pack things (tie them down ) especially when gone for a few days
The first 650 I had, had the same setup and if I had a dolly behind me I'd always say I wouldn't lean to hard on the sissy bar it's not that sturdy
Every girl would hug the stuffing out of you hoping she wouldn't fall off
It never failed
That and if they commented on the vibrations I would reply " it's the most fun you could ever have with out batteries "
Ah, nineteen years old, Yammy YDS7, 250cc 2-stroke, sharp powerband, 5,500 rpm was the magic number, very pert young lass from Heriot-Watt University on the back, who pulled herself more tightly against me every time we accelerated through those revs, fond memories . . .
Temporary change to Taffy's Gonzo wire loom to trial a new TCI replacement unit.
Road trials on Wednesday.... Weather permitting.
Road trials on Wednesday.... Weather permitting.
SolidGhost
XS650 Enthusiast
Admittedly not much. Picked it up from the shop. After a bit of digging into the carbs my mechanic said we’d be better off getting new ones. Got some VM34s from Speed Moto, jetted and ready to go. She’s running great now, across the range. New throttle cable and the feel is great. Really responsive, plenty of snap-back. Also put on these Gripper pegs from Analog.
Mikey
got muscles in his head that ain't never been used
I finally replaced the handle bar dampners on the 75s handle bars ( handle bars when there's only one your riding with)
Anyway after having the parts for a few years i ran out of excuses
Oh yeah Mikey before your done take a look at the where the throttle cables are at when putting the handle( bars ) back on
Anyway after having the parts for a few years i ran out of excuses
Oh yeah Mikey before your done take a look at the where the throttle cables are at when putting the handle( bars ) back on
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Autoroute Special has Carbs
Spent a while connecting the harness tail to neck. Trying to get it all tucked away neat like.
Then put the carbs on, and tightened all the motor mount bolts.
Next comes the electrical connections in the headlight shell..... Can't wait.
Spiffy headlight ears , do you know where those are found?
On the VM34’s are the chokes linked or do you just choke the left side to start?
Not linked on mine... the left carb has a lever arrangement that raises the choke plunger and the right simply has a plunger. Not sure if all the aftermarket VM carb sets are supplied this way...
CaptCardboard
XS650 Enthusiast
Nice to hear a positive review for Speed Moto Co. I'm looking to get some VM34s on my bike too. I've heard nothing but good things about 650Central for carbs, but Speed Moto is almost local to me which makes me trust their jetting to my climate a bit more.
Got home from work and went to put her up on the centre stand and over it went onto the concrete.
The centre stand snapped in half on one side so now I need a new turn signal and right hand mirror.
The centre stand snapped in half on one side so now I need a new turn signal and right hand mirror.
SolidGhost
XS650 Enthusiast
I had to prompt them to ship it (and hey everyone falls behind from time to time) but it was exactly as described and they were a pleasure to talk to and plenty accommodating. Plus they offer assistance for life if you need any help with it or have any questions.
