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  Topic: Cool blinkers I just saw on the street
krunk

Replies: 6
Views: 7187

PostForum: Electrical and Lighting   Posted: August 4, 2008, 8:41 am   Subject: Re: Cool blinkers I just saw on the street
Probably something similar to this:

http://www.realtruck.com/rampage_products_led_rear_tailgate_light_bars/R141566P1C1T.html

I'll see if I can dig around Very Happy
  Topic: Can I see how you have mounted your solo seats?
krunk

Replies: 25
Views: 8204

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: July 31, 2008, 9:08 pm   Subject: Re: Can I see how you have mounted your solo seats?
Are those blue...thingies...just sitting on the frame? Or did you make a tab for them and weld it on?
  Topic: Can I see how you have mounted your solo seats?
krunk

Replies: 25
Views: 8204

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: July 31, 2008, 1:51 pm   Subject: Re: Can I see how you have mounted your solo seats?
[quote="georelle"]The seat on my bike is an Ultima as well. I bought it from Jirehcycles.com for $49.99 The springs were an additional $5.00 or so. In the front I fabricated the mount that goes under ...
  Topic: Hey Yamachop
krunk

Replies: 10
Views: 4780

PostForum: Chopper jobs   Posted: July 30, 2008, 8:23 am   Subject: Re: Hey Yamachop
[quote="killtrip"]Thats something I've noticed in the local chopper shop..

I went in to talk to them, and as soon as I mention that it was a yamaha, he rolls his eyes at me, tells me it isnt worth ...
  Topic: Hey Yamachop
krunk

Replies: 10
Views: 4780

PostForum: Chopper jobs   Posted: July 30, 2008, 8:22 am   Subject: Re: Hey Yamachop
[quote="killtrip"]Thats something I've noticed in the local chopper shop..

I went in to talk to them, and as soon as I mention that it was a yamaha, he rolls his eyes at me, tells me it isnt worth ...
  Topic: Freshen up a 650 with 33K miles?
krunk

Replies: 5
Views: 1164

PostForum: Engine   Posted: July 29, 2008, 9:12 pm   Subject: Re: Freshen up a 650 with 33K miles?
Well, whats the expected mileage on a 650 that is well cared for? 100K miles?

I'm trying to put it in perspective as i'm arguing with my father over it, lol. He keeps telling me I should rebuild th ...
  Topic: Freshen up a 650 with 33K miles?
krunk

Replies: 5
Views: 1164

PostForum: Engine   Posted: July 29, 2008, 4:54 pm   Subject: Freshen up a 650 with 33K miles?
In your opinion, if a 650 has good compression and has 33K miles, is it worth the time to take off the top end and change the seals? I'm fairly confident the original owner was easy on the bike, due t ...
  Topic: Free Bikes
krunk

Replies: 9
Views: 1469

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: July 29, 2008, 4:50 pm   Subject: Re: Free Bikes
I have a number for a guy who is giving away one of these, http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/bike.asp?id=48 , for free. I havent called him...wtf am I doing? I need to call him! Very Happy
  Topic: Electronic Ignition?
krunk

Replies: 37
Views: 7875

PostForum: Electrical   Posted: July 29, 2008, 4:40 pm   Subject: Electronic Ignition?
Is there a drop in electronic ignition for the XS's?

I remember when I changed my '67 Mustang over form points to electronic ignition the difference was great.
  Topic: Setting a carb up for open exhaust
krunk

Replies: 6
Views: 1424

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: July 29, 2008, 2:41 pm   Subject: Re: Setting a carb up for open exhaust
1979 XS Special Very Happy
  Topic: Setting a carb up for open exhaust
krunk

Replies: 6
Views: 1424

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: July 29, 2008, 1:45 pm   Subject: Re: Setting a carb up for open exhaust
Forgot to mention I'll be using baffles if that matters, and those XSPerformance K&N filers on the carbs Very Happy
  Topic: Setting a carb up for open exhaust
krunk

Replies: 6
Views: 1424

PostForum: Fuel   Posted: July 29, 2008, 12:54 pm   Subject: Setting a carb up for open exhaust
Is there a standard for a 650 to be set up when somone wants to run open exhaust with baffles? Does it need to be rejetted ect?

I just figured there might be a point to start at when someone wants ...
  Topic: Ascot Headpipe Set
krunk

Replies: 1
Views: 2948

PostForum: Exhaust   Posted: July 29, 2008, 10:06 am   Subject: Ascot Headpipe Set
Part #07-0753 on mikesxs.net

This is the two into two that both exit on the right side. Used for Trackers usually. I plan on running them in a drag pipe config.

Anyone have these?


I was hop ...
  Topic: @NateDogg
krunk

Replies: 3
Views: 2155

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: July 28, 2008, 7:07 pm   Subject: Re: @NateDogg
Dude, Thanks so much!! That helps me tremendously.


I never even thought about just letting the rear seat kinda lay there....that gives a low profile look and also gives ease of installation and e ...
  Topic: Wanted...Stock exhaust for 78XS650SE
krunk

Replies: 25
Views: 6720

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: July 28, 2008, 4:17 pm   Subject: Re: Wanted...Stock exhaust for 78XS650SE
That 2 into 1 is stock?
  Topic: Wanted...Stock exhaust for 78XS650SE
krunk

Replies: 25
Views: 6720

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: July 28, 2008, 3:51 pm   Subject: Re: Wanted...Stock exhaust for 78XS650SE
[quote="gwamba"][quote="p73ornstar"]are you still interested? I'll take a trade if you want. We'll both be out the shipping costs though.[/quote]

Well, I believe that will even things out (shipping ...
  Topic: anyone interested in saving gas????
krunk

Replies: 22
Views: 2999

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: July 28, 2008, 10:11 am   Subject: Re: anyone interested in saving gas????
[quote="xsjohn"]The system has been around for a long time and was used in some World War II aircraft engines. The sole function of water injection is avoiding detonation.

xsjohn[/quote]

So ba ...
  Topic: anyone interested in saving gas????
krunk

Replies: 22
Views: 2999

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: July 28, 2008, 9:28 am   Subject: Re: anyone interested in saving gas????
http://water4gas.com/2books.htm?hop=notany

There's ton of sites out there for this - so there is exposure, so as jimmy said, it it wasn't a gimmick....everyone would be doing it.

EDIT:

Is tha ...
  Topic: Fork Oil
krunk

Replies: 2
Views: 1375

PostForum: Frames   Posted: July 28, 2008, 9:02 am   Subject: Re: Fork Oil
It probably has to do with the seals and how they react with the oil - that would be my best guess at least.
  Topic: @NateDogg
krunk

Replies: 3
Views: 2155

PostForum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber!   Posted: July 28, 2008, 8:28 am   Subject: @NateDogg
Hey man, two questions for you.

Where did you get your fender? or did you make it?

Second, can I get a close up of how you mounted your solo seat? I've been scouring the internet trying to find ...
  Topic: Front end wobble...................
krunk

Replies: 4
Views: 1104

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: July 28, 2008, 8:22 am   Subject: Re: Front end wobble...................
Do you have a front fender, or have you removed it?
  Topic: 16" rear disc mag, tank, seat, some motor parts
krunk

Replies: 9
Views: 3207

PostForum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways   Posted: July 27, 2008, 7:13 pm   Subject: Re: 16" rear disc mag, tank, seat, some motor parts
I'm interested in the gauges too, if and when you repost.
  Topic: Where to get replacement rotors?
krunk

Replies: 10
Views: 2335

PostForum: Drive   Posted: July 25, 2008, 7:31 pm   Subject: Re: Where to get replacement rotors?
[quote="lyle"]krunk, Like drifter, I had my rotor rebuilt by Tim Perrott. It was last year and it is working good. Here is the contact information from when I bought it:
Tim Perrott Enterprises (2 ...
  Topic: Wheelie?? is it possable?
krunk

Replies: 21
Views: 3876

PostForum: I'm just saying... you know   Posted: July 25, 2008, 7:27 pm   Subject: Re: Wheelie?? is it possable?
[quote="BigGeorge"]Cooltouch I stand corrected on both accounts. I run a drag car so I should have realised what krunk was refering to....................BG[/quote]

Hehe, yep. Traction is what I w ...
 
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