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 Topic: Replacing BS 38 carb holders... |
JeffM
Replies: 17
Views: 7669
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 Forum: Fuel Posted: November 22, 2009, 2:05 am Subject: Re: Replacing BS 38 carb holders... |
| Thanks for posting this Teecat, great info. |
| Topic: Steve Mcqueen in Great Escapes bike |
JeffM
Replies: 10
Views: 4601
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 14, 2009, 3:04 am Subject: Re: Steve Mcqueen in Great Escapes bike |
Sidecars for you Gordon!
Wonder if they are watching Bud Ekins in the group shot... |
| Topic: Steve Mcqueen in Great Escapes bike |
JeffM
Replies: 10
Views: 4601
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 14, 2009, 3:02 am Subject: Re: Steve Mcqueen in Great Escapes bike |
Sidecars for you Gordon!
Wonder if they are watching Bud Ekins in the group shot... |
| Topic: Pre-'74 carb holders? |
JeffM
Replies: 20
Views: 7230
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Forum: Engine Posted: November 8, 2009, 12:10 am Subject: Re: Pre-'74 carb holders? |
| Why do I get double posts??? |
| Topic: Pre-'74 carb holders? |
JeffM
Replies: 20
Views: 7230
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Forum: Engine Posted: November 8, 2009, 12:09 am Subject: Re: Pre-'74 carb holders? |
| No hands on exerience here but from what I have read the issue is the early ones have a different angle so the stock airbox will not line up. The carbs are the same diameter. The newer ones might work ... |
| Topic: Isle TT sidecar ride must see! |
JeffM
Replies: 18
Views: 7876
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 5, 2009, 1:26 pm Subject: Re: Isle TT sidecar ride must see! |
Cozy in India still manufactures sidecars; there is a dealer here in Victoria. http://robinsclassicmotorcycles.com/
I've looked at them close up and they are nicely made, would look great on the xs ... |
| Topic: Isle TT sidecar ride must see! |
JeffM
Replies: 18
Views: 7876
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 4, 2009, 6:50 pm Subject: Re: Isle TT sidecar ride must see! |
I apologize for the non-sidecar content, but have a look at this Barb!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZBrlaBJ79w
Joey Dunlop on the TT with his commentary added, this is just part one. Dunlop wo ... |
| Topic: Isle TT sidecar ride must see! |
JeffM
Replies: 18
Views: 7876
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 4, 2009, 6:18 pm Subject: Re: Isle TT sidecar ride must see! |
| Thanks Gordon! Watch the monkey on the bike ahead when he pulls up tight to pass, wow... |
| Topic: 1972 XS2 Resto Has Begun |
JeffM
Replies: 28
Views: 17292
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: November 3, 2009, 7:47 pm Subject: Re: 1972 XS2 Resto Has Begun |
Good to hear there is some progress on your 'early one'.
Those paper gaskets are a pain, one-use only! I had a look at the diagrams on cmsnl.com and they show the gasket on the xs1 diagram, with n ... |
| Topic: 73TX |
JeffM
Replies: 9
Views: 5980
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: October 22, 2009, 11:52 am Subject: Re: 73TX |
| Looks great in that colour. |
| Topic: new used bike running on one cylinder |
JeffM
Replies: 14
Views: 3310
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 22, 2009, 11:43 am Subject: Re: new used bike running on one cylinder |
| Good for you Jayel, what a nice bike!! I hope to have one of those in the garage someday. Skinny and lightweight, and I bet it makes a lovely noise. |
| Topic: tank knee pads |
JeffM
Replies: 13
Views: 9107
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Forum: Fuel Posted: October 8, 2009, 2:16 pm Subject: Re: tank knee pads |
| http://britcycle.com/Products/Kneepads/kneepads.htm |
| Topic: Sparking at the points |
JeffM
Replies: 9
Views: 5594
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 28, 2009, 3:33 pm Subject: Re: Sparking at the points |
Condensors will go bad gradually over time...
If you take the old condensors to the auto parts store they should be able to find something that will work. Basically if they are the same size, the ... |
| Topic: Any other XS riders on Vancouver Island? |
JeffM
Replies: 2
Views: 1185
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: September 21, 2009, 2:32 pm Subject: Re: Any other XS riders on Vancouver Island? |
Hi Al
Sounds like a good idea! Nice riding these days... I hit West Saanich early yesterday morning, not much traffic, perfect temperature and some nice early fall colours. Quite a few bikes out, n ... |
| Topic: Shock Absorber Question |
JeffM
Replies: 3
Views: 2987
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: September 21, 2009, 11:10 am Subject: Re: Shock Absorber Question |
No fun when you pogo over a bump in a curve!
I have been pleased with the Red-wings. I have them fitted on a 72 Honda that previously had no damping to speak of! I have about 5000 miles on them and ... |
| Topic: Anyone know what the "reed switch" does on the speedometer |
JeffM
Replies: 8
Views: 5971
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:53 am Subject: Re: Anyone know what the "reed switch" does on the speedometer |
| Honda used to put an audible signal on their turn signals, annoying at a stop... so of course most people just remove them!! lol |
| Topic: Bike covers? |
JeffM
Replies: 2
Views: 3188
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Forum: All the rest Posted: September 3, 2009, 6:53 pm Subject: Re: Bike covers? |
Not that cheap, but good
http://www.dowcopowersports.com/products/motorcycle_covers/detail/detail.cfm?item=50002-03
I paid around $100 CAD.
I am now on my second one... after 4 years the stitch ... |
| Topic: Picked up a 72 xs2 |
JeffM
Replies: 29
Views: 6001
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: August 24, 2009, 7:10 pm Subject: Re: Picked up a 72 xs2 |
| Nice score!! Not too many pieces missing by the looks of it, should clean up nicely, Yamaha chrome is nice quality. Happy to hear you're not going to chop it... save those bars and front tire for a ch ... |
| Topic: Bad News and Good News on 72 Resto |
JeffM
Replies: 15
Views: 6193
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: August 10, 2009, 11:20 am Subject: Re: Bad News and Good News on 72 Resto |
Leo is correct, the disc is not solidly mounted, mine rotates back and forth a bit as well, they are mounted in the center only;
http://biker.net/70-73_650_parts/xs1%20parts%20main.html
I cannot ... |
| Topic: tool roll |
JeffM
Replies: 15
Views: 4066
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: July 22, 2009, 11:20 am Subject: Re: tool roll |
| A couple of those alcohol wipes in a sealed package are nice to have for cleaning hands or parts. |
| Topic: What jetting for straight pipes and pod filters |
JeffM
Replies: 9
Views: 4739
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: July 21, 2009, 1:17 pm Subject: Re: What jetting for straight pipes and pod filters |
You found them!
Running stock boxes and bs38's on my old 72, can't help with your jetting. XSjohn sells highly rated needles that are adjustable, and I think the Canadian models had adjutable needl ... |
| Topic: What jetting for straight pipes and pod filters |
JeffM
Replies: 9
Views: 4739
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Forum: Chopper jobs Posted: July 21, 2009, 1:10 am Subject: Re: What jetting for straight pipes and pod filters |
You have pilot screws, they're just hiding.
It's all in here;
http://www.amckayltd.com/carbguide.pdf
It's really remarkable that a document like this exists for 30 year old bikes. These guys k ... |
| Topic: tx650 partial resto |
JeffM
Replies: 26
Views: 12177
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: July 21, 2009, 12:55 am Subject: Re: tx650 partial resto |
Nice bike, great example of an early one.
Paint looks great, nice to have a talented neighbour! I really like the idea of echoing the original stripes.
Those sidecovers look really good with the ... |
| Topic: Gauge panel interchange |
JeffM
Replies: 10
Views: 2462
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: July 21, 2009, 12:22 am Subject: Re: Gauge panel interchange |
oops, pic belongs to shmuckingham. (nice bike shmuck!)
http://650rider.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7235&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 |
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