If you haven't finally torqued the engine bolts, this is a good time to fit the carbs - remove enough bolts to pivot the engine forward and it's easy-peasy, not so much once everything else is in place.
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What have you done to your XS today?
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A bit askew, a bit crooked—one of the posts is a bit out of place.
But it seems to work. scrap metal, apart from some flat iron
maybe need to have a lock for the rotation too
a pin maybe
get tired and head to the sofa
But it seems to work. scrap metal, apart from some flat iron
maybe need to have a lock for the rotation too
a pin maybe
get tired and head to the sofa
Hang in there Jan You got the idea fabbed it up and it's doing the job You designed it for.
Cross drilling for a pin is a good idea.you good drill one for vertical jobs and another 90 degrees from the vert. for horizontal and be good for all jobs.
...when you know there's blue smoke at the tailpipe, but you want to know how much...(handlebar phone mount attached to passenger peg support bracket)
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STARCROSSEDMOTO
XS650 Enthusiast
My New XSD Project
It's been a while since a Standard was offered on Marketplace, so when I saw this '77, I followed up. It was 35 litres of gas away, but the pictures showed it had never felt the wrath of the angle grinder wielded by customizer with half a plan and a full case of beer. It's even got a key, a good title/ownership, a working wiring harness and the starter doesn't growl and complain. The rest of it was in a big bin, most notable was the yellow lace painted gas tank. (may try to strip it down to see how carefully prepared the tank was before it was painted.)
My plan is to tidy it up and get the engine started to see if it's serviceable as is.
Wow!!! Groovy tank paint...I wonder what inspired that little bit of creativity; something ingested or just a creative mind?
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Something smoked judging from the graphics.
Woodstock1976
XS650 Enthusiast
Did some maintenance today, timing chain and timing adjustement followed by test ride. Very smooth
Paint day today. Shot the Project XS frame with charcoal gray hammertone.
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STARCROSSEDMOTO
XS650 Enthusiast
Looks sharp! I did a similar color on an old Suzuki I turned into a street tracker.
Speaking of, on a random whim, I dug out the original tank to that Suzuki in the basement and mocked it up on the 650 frame...think I've found my look!
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Thanks! That Suzie tank looks good on the XS. Always interesting to see how a different tank affects the overall look of a bike.
Took the cover sheets off the XS and gave it a clean. I changed the handle bars before parking up and now having second thoughts will see what it feels like when riding .
CVK carbs off Kawasakis are great but if you dont used the bike often they leak at the common fuel line until the O rings swell. Hence the drip stand in the photo.
I drained the tank and carbs before parking it up so hopefully start up will be pretty staightforward.
CVK carbs off Kawasakis are great but if you dont used the bike often they leak at the common fuel line until the O rings swell. Hence the drip stand in the photo.
I drained the tank and carbs before parking it up so hopefully start up will be pretty staightforward.
I had a small leak on my 13 year old petcocks purchased from Mikes XS so replaced the gasket from the kits purchased form Mikes XS. I have to admit those petcocks are pretty good quality. Not sure if the quality is still the same nowadays.
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-petcock-oem-type-non-vacuum-lh-oem-447-24500-02.html
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-petcock-oem-type-non-vacuum-lh-oem-447-24500-02.html
Love this build and have questions:
- what front end?
- are those RFY rear shocks? If so, have you used them previously? I have a set and am less than enamoured with them'
- what tires? 19F and 18R?
How about a build thread so that we can all follow along?
Greetings from Mtl.
Woodstock1976
XS650 Enthusiast
Front end is from 2021 GSXR750 with Cognito Moto stem & LSL top clamp/bars.
RFY shocks are some I had sitting around in the workshop. I have either Ohlins or Koni alloy body to fit when finished.
Tyres are Eurogrip Trailhound SCR 100/90-19 front & 130/70-18 rear.
I've ordered a DT400 tank from an Indian site on Ebay with good reviews, see what it looks like when it gets here.
I bought this one partially built from a guy that lost interest & was shifting interstate. I stripped it down & got into building it with the idea of selling as soon as it's done.
STARCROSSEDMOTO
XS650 Enthusiast
Awesome. I've seen those. Let us know how they handle/feel.
Mocked up a new speedometer bracket using C.A.D.
Cardboard Aided Design!
