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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 7:29 pm    Post subject: machine shop

I have access to a state of the art machine shop with several cnc machines et. Anyone think of a part that would make all our lives easier let me know and I'll make it
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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 8:10 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Main bearing for the crank and hurry up Laughing
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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 8:27 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Probably a good fork brace for 34mm forks, plenty around for 35mm!

Sump extension might be popular:

www.xs650.org.au/Racers.htm

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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 8:49 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

The sump extensions won't fit onto a Special as the side stand bracket fouls with them.
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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 8:55 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Custom top triple clamps for cafe's. No big holes for stock risers!
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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 9:01 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

yamaman wrote:
Probably a good fork brace for 34mm forks, plenty around for 35mm!

I don't know anything about this, but I spotted it on eBay:

tinyurl.com/ygc9amc

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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 9:22 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

cam chain adjuster cover nut for the 74 TX650A and 75 XS650B, if interested I think I have a dead one for measurments PM me for more info
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PostPosted: December 18, 2009, 10:10 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

650skull wrote:
Main bearing for the crank and hurry up Laughing

Just punch in this part number..... and click search. Mine's on its way.

93306-30604-00

216.168.60.165/speedan.../index.tpl

They have 21 on hand.. minus 1..:)

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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 12:40 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

yamaman wrote:
Custom top triple clamps for cafe's. No big holes for stock risers!

very good idea, im shoocked nobody makes them.
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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 3:10 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Left side engine (rotor) cover with fins to act as a heat sink.
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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Hi Guys,

Well, dpm, I guess no one needs anything----much! It's not fair---all the bits I'd like to replace aren't on the bike, they're on the rider.... Crying or Very sad

I'm afraid a machine shop won't help with that! (If only!!)

OK, seriously--that heat-sink cover for the alternator sounds great! I'd buy one of those......

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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 4:16 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Making the stater cover any thicker and putting fins on it could make for problems...............Every cover usually has had a scratch/gouge from the gear lever or boots and there is very little room as it is between the lever and cover and if fins were added they would foul on the toe of your boot.
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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 4:25 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

skull, maybe, maybe not. What if I were running rear sets? Or forward controls?? One must think outside the box on custom parts, you know
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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 5:08 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

royfisk wrote:
skull, maybe, maybe not. What if I were running rear sets? Or forward controls?? One must think outside the box on custom parts, you know

No question Roy, your right.........a bit blinkered on that i was imagining an emergency situation and having my boot snagging on the fins
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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 7:00 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Well I guess for now I'll just finish up my cafe tank mold,start designing some seats,and start playing with the idea of some exhaust systems.If anyone comes out with a nice seat design I would be willing to produce some of them.For the heat problem with stock charging systems I would either switch to a PMA or just drill a hole in the cover, tap it for a huge bolt(Maybe a oil drain plug) and wire the bolt,keep it out until it rains then just screw it in
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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 8:31 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

650skull wrote:
Making the stater cover any thicker and putting fins on it could make for problems...............Every cover usually has had a scratch/gouge from the gear lever or boots and there is very little room as it is between the lever and cover and if fins were added they would foul on the toe of your boot.
How about a "relief area" in the fins to allow for space for your toe. I know it sounds awkward,but it could look cool if you did it right. Failing that,you may be able to make a vented cover that would allow heat to escape,but keep dirt and moisture out. I am sorry if it seems like I am pestering you,but I know overheated rotors are an issue on our beloved XS bikes. I have an extra motor,so I will be doing some experimenting...
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PostPosted: December 19, 2009, 8:41 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Sorry,Skull. I quoted the wrong post. My bad!
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PostPosted: December 20, 2009, 6:31 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

dpmphoto wrote:
For the heat problem with stock charging systems I would either switch to a PMA or just drill a hole in the cover, tap it for a huge bolt(Maybe a oil drain plug) and wire the bolt,keep it out until it rains then just screw it in

Laughing I thought you were talking about quality looking aftermarket acceseries
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PostPosted: December 20, 2009, 7:42 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

DPM,another idea is a custom gauge bracket to allow use of a speedometer only. Not my bike pictured,but I like the concept.


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PostPosted: December 20, 2009, 9:27 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

I may interested in set-backs.
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PostPosted: December 20, 2009, 12:16 pm    Post subject: Re: machine shop

650skull wrote:
dpmphoto wrote:
For the heat problem with stock charging systems I would either switch to a PMA or just drill a hole in the cover, tap it for a huge bolt(Maybe a oil drain plug) and wire the bolt,keep it out until it rains then just screw it in

Laughing I thought you were talking about quality looking aftermarket acceseries
some of the old front shoe type brakes had a slide open vent for dry weather and block it shut for the wet could do the same with a vent on the stator cover

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PostPosted: December 21, 2009, 9:09 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Jayel,that is a good idea;air cooled when dry,water cooled when raining.
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PostPosted: December 21, 2009, 9:45 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

Mine has been open for 65K ....(purchased bike at 10k with dead rotor).....rain and bike washing ....I never worried about it and have never had the first problem.......water won't hurt anything cause it drains out the bottom........now if the bike is ridden in the dirt as a scrambller that would be a different scenerio..........for a street bike as far as I can see closing it causes problems ....opening it doesn't.......

Temps in there open in the summer...130 degrees....closed 180+

ine is really wide open......as far as I am concerned this story is tested...

xsjohn



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PostPosted: December 21, 2009, 10:32 am    Post subject: Re: machine shop

How about an adaptor so you can fit a standard 6306 bearing to the right side crankshaft!
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