nothing in the speedo caused that. Most likely inadvertently pulled a connection loose in the bucket.
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What have you done to your XS today?
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Added some nostalgia to my tracker.
The RH switch w/starter lever been on there a couple years and I've been hiding the decompression cable-end under the tank while I searched for the proper 4-bolt tappet cover. Got it off ebay via Hoos. The starter lever has been a real "conversation starter" (pun intended) and allows me to explain the history of the XS. It's now proudly attached on display!
The decompression doesn't work (no titty on the rocker) - don't want it to.
Decided to add Thuett cam covers while I'm at it; an important part of XS history too!
All sourced from Hoos
The RH switch w/starter lever been on there a couple years and I've been hiding the decompression cable-end under the tank while I searched for the proper 4-bolt tappet cover. Got it off ebay via Hoos. The starter lever has been a real "conversation starter" (pun intended) and allows me to explain the history of the XS. It's now proudly attached on display!
The decompression doesn't work (no titty on the rocker) - don't want it to.
Decided to add Thuett cam covers while I'm at it; an important part of XS history too!
All sourced from Hoos
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Love that seat and exhaust. Clean machine, grace us with a couple whole bike shots please.
Beautiful job on hiding the headlight. Two jaw-droppers you have now shared. How many completes are hiding, and how many incompletes are being built, I would love to know!
'TT'
But they're not XS's....
Currently, '74 RD350 cafe getting new VAPE ignition/PMA (today) and Carbs cerakoted (yesterday).
Last fall: CB750K1 survivor restored to original.
Next up: CB750F1 resto-mod with R1 forks, 17" Sun rims, yada yada
Currently, '74 RD350 cafe getting new VAPE ignition/PMA (today) and Carbs cerakoted (yesterday).
Last fall: CB750K1 survivor restored to original.
Next up: CB750F1 resto-mod with R1 forks, 17" Sun rims, yada yada
Thank you! I kinda stuck myself with the #8 there
Ordered a VM 34 Mikuni kit & throttle, 2 sets of wiring terminals, handgrips & some heavy duty 140 amp red cable for battery/starter today.
Last week I received 2 & 3 button switches, Motogadget mo.unit blue, mo.switch, wiring kit & mo.lock.
This weekend is strip down the CBR600 forks for new tubes, seals & re-paint. Possibly do some drawings for the swingarm at some stage.
It's like Christmas all the time!
Last week I received 2 & 3 button switches, Motogadget mo.unit blue, mo.switch, wiring kit & mo.lock.
This weekend is strip down the CBR600 forks for new tubes, seals & re-paint. Possibly do some drawings for the swingarm at some stage.
It's like Christmas all the time!
Installed the headlight modulator on the newly named 77 "Surprise" and it works great
Moved the sissy bar luggage rack from the 75 to Surprise I moved the old saddle bags and back pack and I'm good to go
Headed out to see gggary in Wassua WI Sat morning for some tail dragging lessons and the opportunity to fly a Stearman Biplane
Also installed new street cycle windshield but it's a bit smaller than the one I have on my 75 but I think it will be fine
So far the weather looks good for Sat
Moved the sissy bar luggage rack from the 75 to Surprise I moved the old saddle bags and back pack and I'm good to go
Headed out to see gggary in Wassua WI Sat morning for some tail dragging lessons and the opportunity to fly a Stearman Biplane
Also installed new street cycle windshield but it's a bit smaller than the one I have on my 75 but I think it will be fine
So far the weather looks good for Sat
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Be exercising that right leg before jumping in that Stearman. I hear theres a lot of torque.
I'm sure the pilot will keep me out of trouble
But I'm going into it blind and at the tail end of the trip I'm going to tell the pilot to do some loops or whatever as I'm sure not going to try it
Were going to have a bit of ground school at first and then off to flying
Total ground school and flying will be an hour so plenty of time for a few thrills
But I'm going into it blind and at the tail end of the trip I'm going to tell the pilot to do some loops or whatever as I'm sure not going to try it
Were going to have a bit of ground school at first and then off to flying
Total ground school and flying will be an hour so plenty of time for a few thrills
That setup looks really good Mikey! I like that windshield too. Good luck on your trip, I hope you have a lot of fun!
The back rest luggage rack was one I scored years ago
Same one I had on the back of a 650 in 75
And being on Surprise will be a treat everything is so smooth we'll have a blast and gettin there is 1/2 the fun
Same one I had on the back of a 650 in 75
And being on Surprise will be a treat everything is so smooth we'll have a blast and gettin there is 1/2 the fun
Surprise..... I like that... it's fitting.
Have fun Mikey!
Have fun Mikey!
Sooo I believe this is screw up number 1346? But who’s counting. I ordered new Spiegler brake lines for the ZX6R front end. Started getting them all connected and….SHIT! Didn’t take into account I had 1.5” risers and the lines were for OEM height. So, I could order new brake lines for ~$150, lower the clip ons (which I really didn’t want to do) ~$80, or, find extensions for my current lines. I went the extension route as I really didn’t want perfectly good parts just sitting in my dipshit bin. I got them from Helibar and they are a trick piece of kit. Cost $100 for the pair, but I’m happy paying that price as they look clean and are rock solid. They had cheaper alternatives but baby, I’m worth it. Lessons learned! The photos make it look like there is less slack in the lines than there actually is.
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3, 5, 6, 0Thank you! I kinda stuck myself with the #8 there
Good save! Looks factory/intentional.
Only you will know...
