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  Topic: carb holders
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 29
Views: 22006

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 7:09 pm   Subject: Re: carb holders
I apologize.. its just frustrating when Im missing parts to my order and other parts are not fitting correctly. its been 3-4 days since i emailed my issues and no response. I guess im impatient and ...
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 5:10 pm   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
I agree... Im pretty sure their the BS38's that were equiped with the 74 TX650 Engine I own. Perhaps there is an error in the gasket. It would however be nice if MikeXS would respond to my emails af ...
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 1:30 pm   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
All the photos ive searched for on the internet are telling me I have 74-75 just like the year of my bike. would the gasket design have been different/changed durring that time? Eveything that came ...
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 1:09 pm   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
Im really confused..

According to this http://www.mikesxs.net/XS_Model_ID_Chart.pdf and the photo here http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/marvintheminnow/DSC00106.jpg

my carbs are 70-75, but ...
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 1:03 pm   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
does "throttle cable connectors are single ring and barrel style" imply that there is only one throttle cable?
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 12:46 pm   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
Im not relying on the engine year anymore... that method already burned me once
  Topic: carb holders
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 29
Views: 22006

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 12:07 pm   Subject: Re: carb holders
Im wondering why MikesXs has time to post on this site but not time to answer my emails about parts ive purchased or inquiring to purchase?
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 11:55 am   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
So I think ive got it narrowed down to either 76-77 or 78-79 based on the 8 hole choke body gasket. there are 2 seperate throttle pulls (not linked), but thats not to say they were not linked at one ...
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 12:54 am   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
a couple more from the opposite side

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/marvintheminnow/DSC00107.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b324/marvintheminnow/DSC00106.jpg
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 17, 2009, 12:31 am   Subject: Re: Carb ID Question
the fact that the choke gasket has 8 holes leads me to believe their either 76 or 77 but there are 2 seperate throttle pulls unlinked which pre 1976 correct? here is a link to so-me photos.

http: ...
  Topic: Carb ID Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 12
Views: 9971

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 16, 2009, 10:11 pm   Subject: Carb ID Question
my title says 74 so i assumed i have the BS 38's with a seperate throttle cable for each carb. I ordered a bunch of parts (carb kits, dual throttle sleeve, throttle cables, pods) and found out the g ...
  Topic: BS 38 2 into 1 throttle cable
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 1
Views: 3178

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: December 7, 2009, 6:11 pm   Subject: BS 38 2 into 1 throttle cable
Anyone know where to find one of these? Mikes XS has neither the dual throttle sleeve or this cable to adapt to another single cable throttle sleeve.

I would prefer to find the 2 to 1 cable over ...
  Topic: BS38 (early single starter plunger style) parts
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 5
Views: 4783

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: December 7, 2009, 6:07 pm   Subject: Re: BS38 (early single starter plunger style) parts
thanks 1f2frfbf, float bowls showed up in the mail today..
  Topic: Reg/Rec
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 4
Views: 3647

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: December 4, 2009, 12:21 pm   Subject: Re: Reg/Rec
what kind of reputation does the stock xs reg/rec have? are they known to fail or are they pretty reliable units?
  Topic: Winter Tear Down/Rebuild. ready. set. GO.
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 8
Views: 7101

PostForum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects   Posted: December 2, 2009, 7:47 pm   Subject: Re: Winter Tear Down/Rebuild. ready. set. GO.
that thing looked pretty nice all put together. nice ride.
  Topic: real biker: coming full circle?
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 21
Views: 8161

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: December 1, 2009, 10:19 pm   Subject: Re: real biker: coming full circle?
[quote="gordonscott"]Hi Guys, I guess I was trying to make a subtle point. I’ve read a lot of bashing on this site, brat vs. chopper vs. café vs. stock, you get the point. We are all different and ...
  Topic: Throttle Cable/Sleeve Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 8
Views: 7057

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: December 1, 2009, 5:43 pm   Subject: Re: Throttle Cable/Sleeve Question
[quote="Eric00"]mikexs has cables 2-1 design Part #51-6506
http://www.mikesxs.net/products-61.html#products[/quote]

will this setup work with my 74 stock BS38's?
  Topic: Throttle Cable/Sleeve Question
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 8
Views: 7057

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: December 1, 2009, 1:13 pm   Subject: Re: Throttle Cable/Sleeve Question
[quote="Eric00"]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?[/quote]

the fra ...
  Topic: Older XS parts
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 10
Views: 7374

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: November 28, 2009, 6:37 pm   Subject: Re: Older XS parts
still looking for one of those BS38 float bowls
  Topic: Older XS parts
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 10
Views: 7374

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: November 28, 2009, 6:36 pm   Subject: Re: Older XS parts
still looking for one of those BS38 float bowls
  Topic: Looking for a set of old 7/8 motocross bars
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 2
Views: 3569

PostForum: Performance Parts   Posted: November 25, 2009, 3:29 pm   Subject: Looking for a set of old 7/8 motocross bars
without the cross bar on the top. Let me know if you have anything laying around.
  Topic: BS38 CV Carb Float Bowl Needed
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 2
Views: 3164

PostForum: Stock Parts   Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:42 am   Subject: Re: BS38 CV Carb Float Bowl Needed
I tried this and somewhere along the line i think i crossed patience and tapped into the bowl.
  Topic: Older XS parts
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 10
Views: 7374

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:00 pm   Subject: Re: Older XS parts
Also looking for a float bowl for a BS38 & a throttle sleeve for the dual cable setup.
  Topic: BS38 (early single starter plunger style) parts
harleysmakegooddonorparts

Replies: 5
Views: 4783

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:52 pm   Subject: Re: BS38 (early single starter plunger style) parts
I need a float bowl for a BS38 CV.
 
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