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Topic: rear drum |
russman
Replies: 1
Views: 2804
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:32 pm Subject: rear drum |
is there any difference between the drum cover on a spoke wheel as compared to the mag wheel for an 81 xs? they both have it300 stamped on the inside of them and appear to fit ok. I am just wondering ... |
Topic: front disk |
russman
Replies: 6
Views: 5382
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: November 22, 2009, 9:03 pm Subject: Re: front disk |
what about chamfering the holes does it make a difference, just enough to break the edge it just seems so sharp when you drill it out. i don't want to be blowing through pads. |
Topic: front disk |
russman
Replies: 6
Views: 5382
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: November 22, 2009, 5:52 pm Subject: front disk |
any body drilled one before what and how do i go about doing it. is there any thing i need to pay close attention to? other than having the holes spaced right for weight and to keep it in balance. tha ... |
Topic: motor no move |
russman
Replies: 6
Views: 4590
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Forum: All the rest Posted: November 16, 2009, 11:09 pm Subject: Re: motor no move |
that is what i am looking into now yamaman i may have jumped the gun. the clutch cable is froze, it was pulled in and now is stuck and engaged, i will be pulling it tomorrow and seeing what happens. |
Topic: motor no move |
russman
Replies: 6
Views: 4590
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Forum: All the rest Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:08 pm Subject: Re: motor no move |
good looking that info is sweet i saved the page already thanks for the info. |
Topic: what do you think |
russman
Replies: 1
Views: 1842
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Forum: Engine Posted: November 16, 2009, 5:45 pm Subject: what do you think |
I may have put this in the wrong place first so I am trying here. just picked up another xs650 need it like i need a hole in my head but could not turn it down 1980 with 11,000 miles off the road sinc ... |
Topic: motor no move |
russman
Replies: 6
Views: 4590
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Forum: All the rest Posted: November 16, 2009, 5:43 pm Subject: motor no move |
just picked up another xs650 need it like i need a hole in my head but could not turn it down 1980 with 11,000 miles off the road since 1991 for $80.00 so it was one i could not let go by. PROBLEM is ... |
Topic: rear tire |
russman
Replies: 0
Views: 1794
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: October 17, 2009, 3:46 pm Subject: rear tire |
any body using the SM Mark II Rear Tire by Avon it is size 16" 5.00s tire looks cool any thoughts? I also like the look of the shinko 240 classic and think that might be a little more squared than the ... |
Topic: 750 or not |
russman
Replies: 2
Views: 2179
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: September 23, 2009, 7:35 pm Subject: 750 or not |
hello building a xs bobber right now it is a 1981 xs650 that I hard tailed motor has 20,000 on it and leaks like a sinking boat, but runs like a top starts on the first kick every time and will run al ... |
Topic: It's runnin' and rollin'.... |
russman
Replies: 16
Views: 11415
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: September 16, 2009, 2:41 pm Subject: Re: It's runnin' and rollin'.... |
very nice, mine should be done by spring |
Topic: tires |
russman
Replies: 3
Views: 2614
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: September 14, 2009, 6:39 pm Subject: Re: tires |
That is what I was afraid of the shinko price is right and I want the white wall up front also, so I guess the money I save on the rear is going into the front. thank yous |
Topic: tires |
russman
Replies: 3
Views: 2614
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: September 14, 2009, 2:40 pm Subject: tires |
what would be a good match for the shinko Classic 240 Whitewall on the rear I am looking for something in a white wall for the front also that will match the tread pattern, I don't want a newer lookin ... |
Topic: brake link |
russman
Replies: 1
Views: 1331
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: June 22, 2009, 9:07 pm Subject: Re: brake link |
any one, any one? pics? anything? |
Topic: brake link |
russman
Replies: 1
Views: 1331
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: June 21, 2009, 6:58 pm Subject: brake link |
I have been looking at the G&L Choppers rear brake conector it costs $75 dollars and looks to be bout $2 dollars for the stuff to make it yourself> any body here make one on their own? |
Topic: brake light |
russman
Replies: 2
Views: 1808
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: June 13, 2009, 12:01 am Subject: brake light |
what is everyone using? should I weld it on or does the axle one mount up pretty solid with out drifting up and down? |
Topic: gas tank |
russman
Replies: 4
Views: 2011
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 22, 2009, 8:21 pm Subject: Re: gas tank |
Thank you it is nice having another brain to help out, I was so upset about the vent I never looked at the obvious. It is vent to the cap no need to any thing else Thank you jayel |
Topic: gas tank |
russman
Replies: 4
Views: 2011
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 22, 2009, 6:20 pm Subject: Re: gas tank |
it is made by AMERICANCLASSICMOTORS it is a new tank, it is smaller size 2.25 gal. where would I run the vent tube? I am guessing out and up the front of the tank by the bars |
Topic: gas tank |
russman
Replies: 4
Views: 2011
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: May 22, 2009, 4:44 pm Subject: gas tank |
I just bought a pop up gas tank off ebay. it is a left side petcock but, up front on the right side there is another nipple. what is this for, is it a vent, do I need it or can I just weld it shut? |
Topic: head light |
russman
Replies: 2
Views: 1405
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: April 8, 2009, 10:36 pm Subject: Re: head light |
perfect, thanks |
Topic: head light |
russman
Replies: 2
Views: 1405
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: April 8, 2009, 8:39 pm Subject: head light |
looking for a place that sells smaller side mounted head lights like the stock one only smaller, like 4.5" or 5". do they even make them? or will i have to go with a bottom mount? thank you |
Topic: rebuild |
russman
Replies: 1
Views: 624
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: March 22, 2009, 8:27 pm Subject: rebuild |
what do you guys think about redoing the 650 motor into a 750? any problems, how reliable would it be and would it be worth it. my head gasgets leak alittle from the bike sitting for so long so i fig ... |
Topic: ape hangers |
russman
Replies: 2
Views: 1465
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: March 19, 2009, 6:08 pm Subject: ape hangers |
Hi I am putting a set of minie apes on my bobber. 12" rise what size brake hose, clutch cable, and throttle cable will I need to move up to. right now there is all stock on there. thank you |
Topic: stretching |
russman
Replies: 3
Views: 1734
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Forum: Frames Posted: November 14, 2008, 8:27 pm Subject: Re: stretching |
my bike is bobbed out and every thing that can be cut is already cut. i am just looking for the cheapest way possible to do this. if i can do it my self i would rather that than buying one already mad ... |
Topic: stretching |
russman
Replies: 3
Views: 1734
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Forum: Frames Posted: October 11, 2008, 8:13 pm Subject: stretching |
looking to maybe stretching out my swing arm 4" how much work is involved? and what do i have to do? thankyou |
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