XS650 v XS650 Special
Hi, everyone. I'm brand new to the site and to the XS650. I've just bought a 1981 XS 650 special as a winter restoration project. Can anyone tell me if the 650 and the 650 special frames are identical....
View Articlewhere to buy threaded bosses?
Sorry for the silly question, but I'm wondering where the fabricators buy threaded bosses for doing custom mounts of lights/sidecovers/etc.?
View ArticlePandora Necessary w/ HHB PMA?
I was curious if the Pamco ignition is necessary if I'm installing a Hugh's Hand Built PMA. '78 XS650 hardtail chopper project that's going to be kick only on a 1.3ah 12V battery instead of a...
View Articlethrottle cable woes--
so, I ordered custom cables for my project, installed them this past saturday-Im using Minkuni vm34s- with cables installed the slide does not close all the way.. is this correct or not??? could have...
View ArticleMiesha: Build thread.
I had made an attempt at this before, but neglected it. This will serve as my "build thread" even though my "build" isn't much compared to some of the crazy projects I have seen on here. I was born and...
View Article76C wiring question for the wizards...
Hello everyone, thanks in advance for any support on this one... Currently trying to button up the install of a replacement wiring harness from Mikes, into the 76' resto project. I have been following...
View Articlecalling all pamco gurus
ok so I am looking for a little help here to help out a good friend with his firs xs. hes getting very discouraged. he bought a titled roller and then an engine from another guy who said it ran. well...
View ArticleLowering rear suspension
I'd like to know how much anyone has lowered the rear suspension on their XS650 using shorter shocks. I have an '82 XS650 with aftermarket 11" Hagon shocks and a stock 16" wheel with a MT90 (130/90)...
View ArticleWhat have you done to your XS today?
What have you done to your XS today? "A place to post up what'cha been doing in the garage or on the road. As always show us the pics!" gggGary Today I gave her a wash then got out the carnauba wax and...
View ArticleNeck bearing questions
So I got a set of roller bearing for my build. I was mocking them up to preassemble the bike and the cup on the bottom is really loose. The top seems to fit nice and tight, but not the bottom. And I...
View ArticleSpeedo
Anyone out there rebuilt a speedo? Mine is working on the milometer and trip counter, but the needle refuses to move. Seen a thing called a reed switch on the cct diagramme, but looks as if it goes to...
View ArticleValve Stems and Guides - Lubrication
When reassembling the valves should I lubricate the stems/guides? I believe the answers is Yes based on the few threads I found. What lubricant should I use? Is engine oil (20/W50) alright to use or...
View ArticleSomething to help vibrations into the seat.
Love my 1982, but the harmonics were Killing Me at midrange. If I had fillings in my teeth, they'da vibrated right out! So, tune up is done, valves and carbs, but still rattles my head. So, what to do?...
View ArticleExpanded charging system guide (In progress)
Here's a start on an updated charging system guide. Let me know good bad different. Here is the curly's guide: I have some additions, changes, pictures below [1. First charge your battery to at least...
View ArticleClean rear grab bar
Looking for rear grab bar for my 1979 Special. Seeking nice chrome and no pitting/microscopic pitting.
View Articlebolt size for sump fiilter and sump coverplate
Any chance that somebody knows the dimensions for the bolts that hold the sump filter to plate, and for the bolts that hold the plate the engine case? cant seem to find mine, and want to replace with...
View ArticleCould a washer destroy a bike?
I have approached a motocycle mechanic about fixing my first gear woes (with all intention of doing it myself). My 78 Japanese import XS was working fine, I made a few changes, removed tach drive,...
View ArticleNew Xs
So I'm new to the forum and to having an XS but not new to bikes, or modifying them. Picked up a 78 yesterday off of offerup for $100. Hasn't run in years, bad charging system. Odo shows 17k miles and...
View ArticleTCI magnet
Why would the tci magnet be in a different location on the new rotor than the old one ??
View ArticleIt's ALIVE !!!!
Much to my surprise,, first kick and it hit right on. Idles fast though, I think the slides are open too far or it needs re-jetted. The Power Dynamo unit made immediate power for the lighting and did...
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