What have you done to your XS today?

Blue led voltmeter swapped out for a white one.

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Now I’m pi$$ed off. The new voltmeter started flashing when the voltage dropped to 11.6 volts. There weren’t any instructions or reference in the description on Amazon so I figured it was defective. I made a return request, cut the wires and packed it up. I still needed one so I went back to Amazon. I searched and found a different vendor who had a more comprehensive description of the function of the gadget. In the description it said the meter would flash at 11.5v to warn you the battery is low. Now I have to put it all back again🤬. Guess I should have searched more before dismantling it.
 
Cleaning the rust out of the tank on my new to me 76 XS650. Hope to have that done later today.
I emptied my tank out and was surprised to see half a dozen, randomly located, light rust spots maybe 1/8” - 3/16” diameter. I’m thinking I should give then a soak in Evaporust before refilling it. If I do this, since the inside of the tank is otherwise in perfect shape, do I need to seal the inside of the tank with a liner or just add fuel?
 
I emptied my tank out and was surprised to see half a dozen, randomly located, light rust spots maybe 1/8” - 3/16” diameter. I’m thinking I should give then a soak in Evaporust before refilling it. If I do this, since the inside of the tank is otherwise in perfect shape, do I need to seal the inside of the tank with a liner or just add fuel?
Just add fuel. Save the liner for when you have no option. Option B: Empty the tank to completely dry. Spray the inside with some fogging oil or coat the inside with maybe 90W gear oil. That will keep it moisture free. Electrolyte is required for the rust to happen.
 
Just add fuel. Save the liner for when you have no option. Option B: Empty the tank to completely dry. Spray the inside with some fogging oil or coat the inside with maybe 90W gear oil. That will keep it moisture free. Electrolyte is required for the rust to happen.
Thx, I’ll do that. Evaporust then engine storage fogging oil. I’ll fill it back up in the springtime.
 
Still gathering some small old m/c parts worth the $ while others sleep.✅😁
 

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Just a thought - it seems that when owning a vintage bike you can always find something to fix or improve. It’s like the gift that keeps on giving. I thought I was done working on it for this winter and now I’m tearing the clutch apart; fixing up the starter gear and who knows what else I’ll find?
 
Just a thought - it seems that when owning a vintage bike you can always find something to fix or improve. It’s like the gift that keeps on giving. I thought I was done working on it for this winter and now I’m tearing the clutch apart; fixing up the starter gear and who knows what else I’ll find?
Tell me about it. I have a ~£3000 bike with ~£6000 and counting in it!
 
Tell me about it. I have a ~£3000 bike with ~£6000 and counting in it!
Same here.
Taffy started as a light recommision. £8,000+ in and it still needs work!
@Raymond did warn me that costs could run away; but I blindly carried on.
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Once a fool always a fool.
 
Same here.
Taffy started as a light recommision. £8,000+ in and it still needs work!
@Raymond did warn me that costs could run away; but I blindly carried on.
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Once a fool always a fool.
Not atoll, just gotta get the correct perspective - the money you spent was entertainment/pleasure/hobby.

A walker buys boots, rucksack, waterproof kit, silly bobble hat so she can go walking, which presumably she enjoys. You buy tools and Yamaha parts so you can go bike tinkering, which presumably you enjoy. When the walker is finished, she might be tired and happy but has nothing else to show for her effort. You however have a unique and beautiful street tracker to show for yours . . .
 
Not atoll, just gotta get the correct perspective - the money you spent was entertainment/pleasure/hobby.

A walker buys boots, rucksack, waterproof kit, silly bobble hat so she can go walking, which presumably she enjoys. You buy tools and Yamaha parts so you can go bike tinkering, which presumably you enjoy. When the walker is finished, she might be tired and happy but has nothing else to show for her effort. You however have a unique and beautiful street tracker to show for yours . . .
Quite correct. I have said to Mrs IBALT that what I spend on the bike is far less than golf memberships or football season tickets. And it is too.

I've still spent too much but it might even be the last bike I own. Doesn't matter in the overall scheme.
 
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