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 Topic: 71 Fork dust seal cover removal |
MAXIM
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 Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: October 29, 2009, 5:11 pm Subject: 71 Fork dust seal cover removal |
| Hi guys. I am working on my 71, trying to change the fork seals and have a dumb question for you. The dust seal has a chrome cover on it and when I unscrewed the seal retainer off the lower body it ca ... |
| Topic: six fifty project: my progress |
MAXIM
Replies: 27
Views: 19046
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: October 3, 2009, 7:11 pm Subject: Re: six fifty project: my progress |
What make and model of tires are you running ?  |
| Topic: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
MAXIM
Replies: 36
Views: 35808
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: September 13, 2009, 11:39 pm Subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
ALL I see is, CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Really sweet to see a project come along and look that good, congrats.  |
| Topic: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
MAXIM
Replies: 36
Views: 35808
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: September 13, 2009, 11:39 pm Subject: Re: Dad's softail, drop seat bobber |
| ALL I see is, CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN. Really sweet to see a project come along and look that good, congrats. |
| Topic: How do I install mikes tapered steering head bearings |
MAXIM
Replies: 29
Views: 19287
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Forum: Frames Posted: September 8, 2009, 11:53 am Subject: Re: How do I install mikes tapered steering head bearings |
| Question for you. Does this bearing kit fit all years, 70 and up, or is there a starting point? If they don't fit a 70 to 72 what else can a person do ? |
| Topic: 650 Rider verses 650 Garage |
MAXIM
Replies: 59
Views: 12514
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: September 5, 2009, 11:27 am Subject: Re: 650 Rider verses 650 Garage |
| Mike ! Thank you for what you do. I have been riding for 41 years now and have watched as the great bikes and their parts disappear with great sadness. I have just bought 2 xs650's, based largely on t ... |
| Topic: Wanted chain gaurd |
MAXIM
Replies: 4
Views: 2140
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: August 30, 2009, 10:28 pm Subject: Re: Wanted chain gaurd |
| Sounds about right. I have a newer 80 gaurd. If I don't come up with an original I will modify like you suggested, thanks. |
| Topic: Wanted chain gaurd |
MAXIM
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Views: 2140
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: August 30, 2009, 8:03 pm Subject: Re: Wanted chain gaurd |
| No they are different, the front mounting point is way off, so it has to be 70 - 73 as far as I have been able to find out. Thanks for looking. |
| Topic: Wanted chain gaurd |
MAXIM
Replies: 4
Views: 2140
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: August 28, 2009, 5:47 pm Subject: Wanted chain gaurd |
| I am looking for a stock chain gaurd for a 70-73 xs, anybody got one they don't need ? |
| Topic: 71 carburetor holders |
MAXIM
Replies: 13
Views: 4593
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: August 28, 2009, 11:40 am Subject: Re: 71 carburetor holders |
| I know of the product, have used it before, but never on rubber, it might work. It's called Plasti Dip. Available at plastic supplie stores, some auto stores. Worth the try, about $24.00 for the dip ... |
| Topic: Preivious 71 and 72 owner, now back in the game |
MAXIM
Replies: 1
Views: 1276
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: August 28, 2009, 11:24 am Subject: Preivious 71 and 72 owner, now back in the game |
| Hello to everyone. Having owned a new 71 and then 72 was planting the seed for a life long association with the xs. Now I am going to restore a 71 and 72 back to their glory and then hopefully do a bo ... |
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