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Topic: polishing |
xsthomas
Replies: 4
Views: 2602
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:00 pm Subject: Re: polishing |
[quote="pumps"]I have sanded out some gouges with 150 grit but have worked my way to 400 wet dry and 600 coming next.[/quote]
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I dont have access to a buff ... |
Topic: Wanted; 75 XS owners manual |
xsthomas
Replies: 6
Views: 4924
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: October 15, 2009, 8:38 pm Subject: Re: Wanted; 75 XS owners manual |
No thank you, I am looking for the booklet. |
Topic: Wanted; 75 XS owners manual |
xsthomas
Replies: 6
Views: 4924
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: October 15, 2009, 7:38 pm Subject: Wanted; 75 XS owners manual |
Looking for an owners manual for a 1975 Standard XS 650, Anybody. |
Topic: It started as a tracker |
xsthomas
Replies: 4
Views: 4232
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: October 9, 2009, 11:12 pm Subject: It started as a tracker |
I had a tracker in mind when I bought this. I picked up this solo seat for 50 bucks and started thinking again. I had already cut off the rear loop. I mada a plaster cast of the stock rear fender and ... |
Topic: Rear brake/license plate light |
xsthomas
Replies: 7
Views: 3331
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 24, 2009, 9:46 pm Subject: Re: Rear brake/license plate light |
I just went out and checked a few things, I noticed the tach and speedometer light are also out. |
Topic: Rear brake/license plate light |
xsthomas
Replies: 7
Views: 3331
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 24, 2009, 9:35 pm Subject: Re: Rear brake/license plate light |
My first thought was to check fuses, but I do not see the fuses location. where is the tail light fuse you spoke of. Thanks |
Topic: Rear brake/license plate light |
xsthomas
Replies: 7
Views: 3331
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 24, 2009, 6:46 pm Subject: Re: Rear brake/license plate light |
I put one of these on my bike today, I have the tracker one. My problem is, I can not get the tail light to come on, the brake light will work, but no tail light, I even put back on the old tail light ... |
Topic: Ignition switchI have a simple question about |
xsthomas
Replies: 1
Views: 1369
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 24, 2009, 11:36 am Subject: Ignition switchI have a simple question about |
I have a simple question about the ignition switch. I have a '75 xs 650 with the stock key switch. There are 3 settings, OFF and 2 ON settings. What are the diferences in the 2 ON settings. I am consi ... |
Topic: Gas tank console |
xsthomas
Replies: 1
Views: 1917
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 4, 2009, 11:42 pm Subject: Gas tank console |
Has anyone ever installed or fabricated a sonsole on an XS gas tank. Not with gauges, just a simple console, maybe even out of leather. Like on some touring bikes. |
Topic: XS with 1 petcock |
xsthomas
Replies: 0
Views: 872
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Forum: Fuel Posted: May 4, 2009, 6:23 pm Subject: XS with 1 petcock |
I am considering doing a tank swap on my XS project. several tanks I like have only 1 petcock. will a 75 XS 650 with stock carbs run ok with 1 petcock supplying 2 carbs. |
Topic: Title question |
xsthomas
Replies: 6
Views: 2233
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 21, 2009, 12:32 am Subject: Title question |
I purchased an XS 650 last year that has been my tracker project. Bike had a title that was in his name, I filled out the space under as the new buyer and price. My question, do I send it off to have ... |
Topic: Aluminum tank on an XS |
xsthomas
Replies: 4
Views: 2431
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Forum: Fuel Posted: April 13, 2009, 12:13 am Subject: Aluminum tank on an XS |
I would like to put an aluminum tank on my XS project in am doing. I have allways liked the look of the polished aluminum tank. I had a Yamaha xt 500 i sold a few years ago that i purchased new in 197 ... |
Topic: Gas tank cover |
xsthomas
Replies: 7
Views: 1691
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Forum: Fuel Posted: March 30, 2009, 10:08 pm Subject: Re: Gas tank cover |
[quote="danno"][quote="weekendrider"]Like this one?[/quote]
Seems like that tank cover would make excursions on the old XS a much more "pleatherable" experience.[/quote]
Yes weekendrider, That i ... |
Topic: Gas tank cover |
xsthomas
Replies: 7
Views: 1691
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Forum: Fuel Posted: March 28, 2009, 10:19 pm Subject: Re: Gas tank cover |
[quote="weekendrider"]A tank bra. 72,800 hits on google search "motorcycle tank bra"[/quote]
Thanks for the reply, but those are half tank bra`s. little things that dont cover much. the kind im tal ... |
Topic: Gas tank cover |
xsthomas
Replies: 7
Views: 1691
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Forum: Fuel Posted: March 28, 2009, 4:41 pm Subject: Gas tank cover |
I am looking for a gas tank cover for my XS. Back in the 70`s and 80`s you could buy these to fit some gas tanks, it was held on with straps that went under your tank, made out of vinyl or colored lea ... |
Topic: Scrambler |
xsthomas
Replies: 7
Views: 2250
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: February 1, 2009, 8:06 pm Subject: Re: Scrambler |
Norwegianxs, Go to 650motorcycles.com site there are 100`s of XS bikes to look at and get ideas. I did see a few scramblers there. some are real creative. xsthomas |
Topic: Rebuilding petcocks |
xsthomas
Replies: 6
Views: 1645
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Forum: Fuel Posted: December 19, 2008, 12:22 am Subject: Re: Rebuilding petcocks |
Ok now, what a dope. seems like with the clean lever and a new grommet and a new wave washer AND NO LUBRICANT, yes it was tight. seems like a little lube does the job. thanks for waking me up. xsthom ... |
Topic: Rebuilding petcocks |
xsthomas
Replies: 6
Views: 1645
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Forum: Fuel Posted: December 18, 2008, 10:06 pm Subject: Rebuilding petcocks |
Rebuilding the petcocks on my 75 xs. How tight do you get the 2 screws the hold on the plate and lever. tightening them down all the way so the plate is down to the petcock, the lever will not turn. d ... |
Topic: electrical question |
xsthomas
Replies: 0
Views: 701
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Forum: Electrical Posted: September 21, 2008, 12:38 pm Subject: electrical question |
Im doing an 75 XS tracker project. under both side covers there is a relay or something that is mounted there. i would like to put different side covers on, ones that are mounted flatter, but these re ... |
Topic: Omar sells out! |
xsthomas
Replies: 2
Views: 3407
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: July 27, 2008, 10:40 pm Subject: Re: Omar sells out! |
I was getting ready to get some shocks myself. I need some a little longer than stockers. about 13 3/8/. |
Topic: shocks |
xsthomas
Replies: 5
Views: 1734
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Forum: Frames Posted: June 22, 2008, 10:18 am Subject: Re: shocks |
Who sells good after market shocks for the XS. I cant seem to find any used ones, I want to use a little longer ones on my tracker project, about 13.5 long. xsthomas |
Topic: MY 1975 tracker project |
xsthomas
Replies: 16
Views: 7844
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: June 7, 2008, 9:55 pm Subject: Re: MY 1975 tracker project |
Hey Irish, I like your side covers, I have been looking for a set like that. you said you got them from Hotwings. I talked to David at Hotwings and he said he does not sell side covers. any idea where ... |
Topic: Painting XS tank |
xsthomas
Replies: 4
Views: 4590
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Forum: General site issues and information Posted: May 24, 2008, 9:58 am Subject: Painting XS tank |
I am sure this topic has been done to death, but here goes. I need to paint my tank. is there any rattle can paint that is resistant to gas.
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Topic: Mac header paint |
xsthomas
Replies: 1
Views: 2493
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: May 9, 2008, 11:36 pm Subject: Mac header paint |
What kind of header paint does Mac put on there 2/1 header pipe. It kinda has a crinkle finish to it, and its thick, most of the Hi Temp paint I have used over the years goes on smooth. I have added a ... |
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