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i have two, i was considering ebaying,

yea i seen it was a cheap fix, i mainly posted because i was unsure how it would have happend, And like highspeed said i could have been a mod from the PO

I took the the rod out of my other bike ...

[quote="highspeedhamish"]Could be an oversized sprocket was used (looks like it) and the PO bent the rod out of the way. I say bent because there are no gash marks on it. Also, the originals were 2 pi ...

I dont know how to edit but in the first post i meant to type with 29k miles

So i picked up a 76 with 29 on it for $300, I got it running and have a tick, now i took off the side cover to find this, what do you think the cause could be?

bent rod

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seems to be some good input for us new xs guys, Im new to these bikes and already love them! My first post was with my 75 i cut up with only 3k miles on it. (before i knew much) Now i came across a ...

[quote="yamaman"]Custom top triple clamps for cafe's. No big holes for stock risers![/quote]

very good idea, im shoocked nobody makes them.

i just pick up this same bike the other night, i really like the color, im un sure what the plans are as of now, but ill keep an eye on yours and i might just rock it stock!

ok sounds good , ill give it fresh oil and do the adjustments and then see what i have, Thanks for the help! Ill update when done w/ adjustment

Damn you must be right on b/c no else has input, i give it a look this weekend- Thanks Eric

i considered the bikes indian Larry built to be choppers, and many didnt have rakes, i could be wrong but i THINK you statement is off...

welcome, im from mi also there seems to be many of us, we need to get our bikes going a do some xsruns this summer...

So i picked up a 76 lastnight and it has a constant tick in the motor, Its kinda loud but doesnt sound like a knock from the lowerend, It has 29k miles and was sitting for thr last 8-10years, the gu ...

dont get held up on "its been done before" those tanks are an awsome fit for these xs builds! very nice

check out cokertire, thats were i found the style i needed.

hell i wold keep that xs just to look at even if i couldnt ride anymore!!! Sweet bike!! If you dont mind what were you asking for it?

[quote="Stonecold2491"]I'm with BigD or big bro as I know him the older standards are just too much fun to ride in their classic form . It's just too cool to watch all the Sportster riders break their ...

The funny thing is ive came acroos 3 of these 75s in the last 30 days

[quote="BigD-FZ1"]Hmmm , would loved to have stumbled across this one .... I don't have the heart to start cuttin on my 79 special Rolling Eyes

But then I had wanted one from the days back when they wer ...

what do you guys think of a 4.50/18 on the rear stock xs rim?? DO you think it would look like a over filled balloon??? Or should a stick with 4.00/18

Good find , i goggled and googled lol- thanks alot!

Im try to find a tire that has the vintagee kinda classic look 4.00/18 black wall, ive looked and looked, please help if you know of something or someone i can buy it from, i Love the style below ...

put some a$$ behind it... if it starts to roll forward on you hit the front brake build up some my strength and pull back harder.... =)

Id do that b/c it seem 1'' bar there are more options for bars/controls
Did you find a good source for bearing to mount the harley frontend? what all was needed?

What Happened to 650rider.com?

Yamaha xs650