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 Topic: Two XS750 tanks for sale... |
jetero41
Replies: 16
Views: 13441
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 Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: September 2, 2009, 9:42 am Subject: Re: Two XS750 tanks for sale... |
Photos?????
thank you |
| Topic: 750 tank????? |
jetero41
Replies: 3
Views: 4482
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: August 27, 2009, 6:43 am Subject: 750 tank????? |
Can yopu please identify the long Cafe Racer style tank, years and model numbers???????
It seems the cheapest and easiest ropute to a Cafe racer bike.
Thank you |
| Topic: vintage photos???? |
jetero41
Replies: 3
Views: 3254
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: August 23, 2009, 7:49 am Subject: vintage photos???? |
Does anyone know of a site or sites for photos of vintage Cafes???
Would really like a chance to study the real thing for ideas.
Thank you |
| Topic: painted rear fender, stock???? |
jetero41
Replies: 2
Views: 2145
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: July 10, 2009, 6:46 am Subject: painted rear fender, stock???? |
What are the chances Yamaha put a black rear fender on an xs650 in the early 80's????
Thank you |
| Topic: Painting XS tank |
jetero41
Replies: 4
Views: 4590
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Forum: General site issues and information Posted: May 1, 2009, 5:47 am Subject: Re: Painting XS tank |
| .Eastwood.com currently sells a 2 part clear gloss in a can. The can has a button on the bottem that when popped, opens an interior container of catalyst. Not good for storage but I intend to try on ... |
| Topic: PAINT !!!!!! |
jetero41
Replies: 10
Views: 1850
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: May 1, 2009, 5:44 am Subject: Re: PAINT !!!!!! |
| Please, someone has to have some input on the helmet issue. |
| Topic: PAINT !!!!!! |
jetero41
Replies: 10
Views: 1850
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 28, 2009, 6:58 am Subject: PAINT !!!!!! |
Couldn't find a logical forum listing for paint so I'm here.
Got a free, old Bell Star 1 with my bike. Has a red base with black, grey and white graphic.
-Is this vinyl "sticker" or paint?? As I ... |
| Topic: disk brake photos ???? |
jetero41
Replies: 6
Views: 3443
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: April 24, 2009, 6:24 am Subject: Re: disk brake photos ???? |
Thanks guys!!
Learning more every day.
Any pics of the actuator rod? Have not seen one on E-Bay, Mike's XS or 650 Central. Might be able to fab' 1 if I knew....................
Thanks |
| Topic: disk brake photos ???? |
jetero41
Replies: 6
Views: 3443
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: April 23, 2009, 5:45 am Subject: Re: disk brake photos ???? |
Thanks xsleo
Your pics were viewed and raised more questions.
-Where does the strut mount on the top rear end, I have assumed ( I hate that word) that it mounts to the top of the caliper bracket t ... |
| Topic: disk brake photos ???? |
jetero41
Replies: 6
Views: 3443
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: April 21, 2009, 7:37 am Subject: Re: disk brake photos ???? |
Could even e-mail me............
Got to go work on the truck now. DARN!!!!!
Thanks again |
| Topic: disk brake photos ???? |
jetero41
Replies: 6
Views: 3443
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: April 21, 2009, 7:35 am Subject: disk brake photos ???? |
Can someone please point me in the right direction for some close up shots of disk brake photos???
Too many shots of nice bikes and too many distractions..... I have too (probably) many ideas for mod ... |
| Topic: Newbie in Pitt |
jetero41
Replies: 6
Views: 1415
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: April 15, 2009, 7:53 am Subject: Re: Newbie in Pitt |
Will work on pics. Failed to get any of the complete bike as purchased.
Tank, side covers, fenders off right now. All emblems are being removed.
Planning on grinding out or filling the engine side ... |
| Topic: brake mods |
jetero41
Replies: 10
Views: 5638
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: April 15, 2009, 7:44 am Subject: Re: brake mods |
Thanks for the info.
Additional question:
Will the stock drum brake pedal work for travel and direction of actuation?
Again thanks. |
| Topic: brake mods |
jetero41
Replies: 10
Views: 5638
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: April 14, 2009, 8:06 am Subject: Re: brake mods |
'79 swing arm, huh? Are there no master cyl mounting points on an '83???
Am doing a disc converssion on my '83 and the location and actuation of the master remains my only concern.
Would appreciate ... |
| Topic: I'm Blackwidow |
jetero41
Replies: 5
Views: 1478
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: April 14, 2009, 7:40 am Subject: Re: I'm Blackwidow |
Sweet!!!!!
Really like the '59 or '60 Chevy next to it too!!! |
| Topic: New in Pittsburgh,Pa and looking |
jetero41
Replies: 3
Views: 1147
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: April 14, 2009, 7:34 am Subject: Re: New in Pittsburgh,Pa and looking |
| Good luck and I'll keep my eyes and ears open. Bought mine off of a customer last fall. A co-worker has stumbled across an '82 also so I don't believe that your search will be that tough. Stick with ... |
| Topic: Newbie in Pitt |
jetero41
Replies: 6
Views: 1415
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: April 14, 2009, 7:29 am Subject: Newbie in Pitt |
| Newbie to this site and to street bikes (rode dirt years ago). Bought an '83 XS 650 early winter and just now (garage is FULL) getting a good start on it (mostly appearance issues, paint, clean, stai ... |
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