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 Topic: cruise control |
Grouch
Replies: 3
Views: 3905
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 Forum: Stock Parts Posted: December 12, 2009, 9:43 pm Subject: cruise control |
I am looking for a VISTA or NEP cruise control for a'81 special if anybody has one at a reasonable price.
I would also like any info anyone has on places to find xs 650 parts[besides e-bay] |
| Topic: Cleaning fins on cyl and head |
Grouch
Replies: 12
Views: 5709
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: September 8, 2009, 8:43 pm Subject: Re: Cleaning fins on cyl and head |
| A piece of rope,like clothesline maybe,soaked in your favorite cleaner is a good start. time consuming. |
| Topic: xs 650 vs xv650? |
Grouch
Replies: 3
Views: 1398
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: September 3, 2009, 9:08 pm Subject: xs 650 vs xv650? |
just curious,has anyone ever seen a head to head comparison of our parallel twin to the Yamaha 650 v twin?
anybody out there own both? |
| Topic: back to the drawing board (bars) |
Grouch
Replies: 4
Views: 1783
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: July 15, 2009, 7:58 pm Subject: Re: back to the drawing board (bars) |
| Are you absolutely positive the bars are solid at the bend?If there's ny opening at all you should be able to fish a wire through. |
| Topic: headlight switch |
Grouch
Replies: 1
Views: 950
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Forum: Electrical Posted: July 2, 2009, 7:11 am Subject: headlight switch |
| I want to put in a switch so I can turn off the headlight;Which wire do I splice in to? This is a 1981 special. |
| Topic: Neo magnets impossible to find around here... |
Grouch
Replies: 17
Views: 2868
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Forum: Fuel Posted: June 13, 2009, 12:26 am Subject: Re: Neo magnets impossible to find around here... |
| try Radio Shack or Harbor Freight |
| Topic: Repair manuals |
Grouch
Replies: 9
Views: 4383
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: June 8, 2009, 10:41 pm Subject: Re: Repair manuals |
So-called mechanic finally replaced the alt brushes but still not charging.This after 3 weeks.i told him to check voltage regulator and clean rotor of grunge.Hopefully that will get done this week.
I ... |
| Topic: Repair manuals |
Grouch
Replies: 9
Views: 4383
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: May 30, 2009, 9:02 am Subject: Repair manuals |
It appears there are no decent mechanics in my area so I am forced to take things on myself;
so,which repair manual,Clymer,Haynes,Chilton or other? |
| Topic: FIAMM Horn from Advance Auto? |
Grouch
Replies: 4
Views: 2070
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Forum: Electrical Posted: May 28, 2009, 10:03 pm Subject: Re: FIAMM Horn from Advance Auto? |
Check this out
http://www.ridesafer.com |
| Topic: Current financial crisis |
Grouch
Replies: 1223
Views: 236749
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: May 24, 2009, 5:13 am Subject: Re: Current financial crisis |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daBx_PBrvSE
I like this one better |
| Topic: Seat options for 81 special? |
Grouch
Replies: 5
Views: 1213
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: May 6, 2009, 11:02 pm Subject: Re: Seat options for 81 special? |
| On my first '81,I took the seat to an upholsterer and had him cut off the hump and recover. It wasn't exactly flat,had a slight dip.Gave me a lot of leg stretching and butt shifting room. |
| Topic: Maybe you can go home again |
Grouch
Replies: 14
Views: 2801
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 6, 2009, 10:50 pm Subject: Re: Maybe you can go home again |
| Gonna have to find a manual.I opened the cover and I am thinking cleaning the rotor could make a big difference.Took her for a short ride last evening.Checked the bat voltage when I got home and she s ... |
| Topic: Maybe you can go home again |
Grouch
Replies: 14
Views: 2801
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 6, 2009, 10:43 pm Subject: Re: Maybe you can go home again |
[quote="pumps"]Welcome Grouch ! How "mid" MO are you?[/quote]
jefferson city |
| Topic: Maybe you can go home again |
Grouch
Replies: 14
Views: 2801
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 5, 2009, 7:00 pm Subject: Re: Maybe you can go home again |
| Thanks,Jayel,that helped a bit.Since I am a disaster at soldering,I'm gonna leave it to the shop. |
| Topic: Maybe you can go home again |
Grouch
Replies: 14
Views: 2801
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 5, 2009, 8:31 am Subject: Re: Maybe you can go home again |
thanks to all,iI think I'm gonna like it here.
This looks like a s good a place to start as any;
how difficult is it to replace the alternator brushes? i've got an insufficient charge situation and ... |
| Topic: Maybe you can go home again |
Grouch
Replies: 14
Views: 2801
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: May 3, 2009, 11:51 pm Subject: Maybe you can go home again |
| In October 1980 I took home my first new street bike;a 1981 650 special 2.wire wheels.Maroon. loved it.almost never a problem. it was still running great 20000 miles later when circumstances forced ... |
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