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 Topic: lowering shocks for my 81 xs650 |
oms1981
Replies: 20
Views: 13255
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 Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: August 7, 2009, 1:38 am Subject: Re: lowering shocks for my 81 xs650 |
| [quote="nj1639"]Well I'd think you know what the bike looks like with the stock shocks on, could just about throw a frisbee between the rear tire and fender. Click on the link after my quote below to ... |
| Topic: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
oms1981
Replies: 14
Views: 3991
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 16, 2009, 6:03 am Subject: Re: Myfirst build '80 Xs |
| 1300? very nice indeed. well done. |
| Topic: my bike done |
oms1981
Replies: 21
Views: 10236
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 15, 2009, 1:37 pm Subject: Re: my bike done |
| I like it. How does it sound with the straight pipes on it? |
| Topic: Thanks! |
oms1981
Replies: 5
Views: 1726
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: May 15, 2009, 1:31 pm Subject: Re: Thanks! |
| thumbs way up here. looks great. |
| Topic: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
oms1981
Replies: 104
Views: 49612
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 15, 2009, 1:25 pm Subject: Re: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
| oh yeah, i forgot that a gauge gets mounted in it. I personally think it's fine how it is, but it's your bike so it needs to be to your liking more than anyone else's. great looking build so far, btw |
| Topic: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
oms1981
Replies: 104
Views: 49612
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 15, 2009, 1:23 pm Subject: Re: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
[quote="DaveB"]I have that same headlight sitting on a shelf in my garage waiting for the right time to throw on my bike. Good to see it mocked up on yours! 
Personally, I'd see if shorter mounts ... |
| Topic: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
oms1981
Replies: 104
Views: 49612
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 13, 2009, 12:22 pm Subject: Re: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
| I personally love the mini headlight. in my opinion, if you are trying to go for bratstyle bike a small headlight is essential. But again, my opinion. Where did you get that headlight from? They are f ... |
| Topic: Bratstyle handlebars |
oms1981
Replies: 3
Views: 3038
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: May 12, 2009, 4:09 pm Subject: Bratstyle handlebars |
| I am a huge fan of the bikes that the Bratstyle and Gravel-Crew guys are turning out in Japan. The bratstyle website has some handlebars that I really like a lot, but like most people in the english s ... |
| Topic: turn canceler |
oms1981
Replies: 6
Views: 1822
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: May 12, 2009, 3:39 pm Subject: Re: turn canceler |
| [quote="pumps"]I took mine off after more experienced members said they are unreliable and will cancel your signal at the worst possible moments possibly putting you in harms way.. One was Pamco Pete ... |
| Topic: any good places to look for a bike? |
oms1981
Replies: 17
Views: 3844
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 12, 2009, 12:22 am Subject: Re: any good places to look for a bike? |
| I found mine on craigslist as well. I saw several 650's come and go. Some were too beat up, some were too expensive. I just waited patiently for the right one. It took a few weeks but eventually I fou ... |
| Topic: hi from milwaukee |
oms1981
Replies: 9
Views: 2047
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 12, 2009, 12:16 am Subject: Re: hi from milwaukee |
| [quote="gordo"]OMS, nice ride!!Got yourself a keeper, even when you get the "bug" for something bigger. I believe you are right about the previous owner, he took good care of her.Now you gonna need so ... |
| Topic: hi from milwaukee |
oms1981
Replies: 9
Views: 2047
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 11, 2009, 8:31 pm Subject: Re: hi from milwaukee |
Ok, time to finish the story. It's long...
I woke up in the morning, but ready for what should be a stress free and exciting day. The key phrase here is "should be." It wasn't. Anyway, I called my ... |
| Topic: First custom project ever!... Meet the VOODOO CHILD! |
oms1981
Replies: 25
Views: 21000
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 7, 2009, 1:49 am Subject: Re: First custom project ever!... Meet the VOODOO CHILD! |
| someone else mentioned it too, but I LOVE the headlight. What is it/where is it from? |
| Topic: hi from milwaukee |
oms1981
Replies: 9
Views: 2047
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 7, 2009, 1:42 am Subject: hi from milwaukee |
| hey all, my name is Owen and hopefully tomorrow I am going to pick up my first motorcycle; a 1982 XS 650 SJ Heritage Special. It's in real nice shape and I am getting it at a great price so let's hope ... |
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