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Pictures of my 78 650 Special
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 17, 2009, 8:03 pm Post subject: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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I just picked up a 1978 XS 650 special from my father in law. I has been sitting in that back of his garage for 20 years so it needs a lot of work. The good thing is it is a complete bike all parts are there and it was running when he parked it.
As it turns out with the help I have gotten from this wonderfull site I was able to get it running in three days. Changed the plugs and oil, cleaned out the gas tank and carbs and the old girl runs great . The front brake is stuck so I removed it for now going to order some parts from Mike's site. Really happy with the way everthing has worked out so far and this bike is a blast to ride even though I have not taken her over 45 MPH!!
On with the pictures!!
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 17, 2009, 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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a few more
Hasn't been registered since 1989 LOL
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Barbara Full Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2008 Posts: 812 Location: Washington State
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Posted: February 17, 2009, 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Very nice! It's always neat to hear of another XS back out of the barn and out on the road--even without a front brake!
When I rebuilt my '77, I had to go through the front brake also, but it's sure nice to have, especially with that drum on the back......
5000+ miles---it's barely broken in! Enjoy--it will last for many years.
_________________ Barb
Jaelith the XS650 with sidecar
Britney the BSA
Gemini the BSA
Baby B. the BSA
Big John the BSA
The unnamed Triumph T-140
and the 1979 XS650....with "potential"
illie the 1980 airhead BMW |
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 17, 2009, 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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It's fixer upper but it will be a fun process, just got back from yet another short cruise and I really like it. Oh by the way the picture of the vent filters I got at Lowes, I used that to make my air filters for the bike .
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danno Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 212
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Posted: February 17, 2009, 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Nice bike! I have the same bike in the same color (Vintage Burgundy),in mint original condition.My bike has about 700 more miles on it than yours. I purchased my bike from my brother for a whopping $450. You've just gotta love that "family discount" !
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nj1639 Full Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2007 Posts: 839 Location: Switzerland County, Indiana
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Posted: February 17, 2009, 11:52 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Was wondering what the vent filters were all about. Nice stocker and great find. I'd venture to say that your father in law likes you, treat his daughter well.
Signed,
Father of 3 daughters.
ps.
My girls can load, aim, fire, hit, field dress, butcher, cook and eat what they aim for. Their husbands tread lightly. Ha!
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 18, 2009, 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Danno nice to hear you have the same ride as me I wish mine was mint.... but at least I have all the parts for this bike so that is a big plus and it was free so I can't complain only have about $60 bucks in it so far.
nj1639
Yea the F-I-L does like me pretty well and the reason he parked the bike back in 89 was because he started loosing his eye sight and by 93 he lost his license and is legally blind. He has 20/200 vision in one eye and 20/2000 in the other but he still gets around somehow. As for the wife she is just as capable as your daughters being the country girl she is so I dare not piss her off :).
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Barbara Full Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2008 Posts: 812 Location: Washington State
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Posted: February 18, 2009, 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Caution---mini-hijack!
Don't mess with girls with guns!!
(Love that .45-70 Trapdoor!)
_________________ Barb
Jaelith the XS650 with sidecar
Britney the BSA
Gemini the BSA
Baby B. the BSA
Big John the BSA
The unnamed Triumph T-140
and the 1979 XS650....with "potential"
illie the 1980 airhead BMW |
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oldbikenut Full Member
Joined: Feb 03, 2009 Posts: 367 Location: New Mexico
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 1:34 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Bike looks great! I recently got a 78 XS650 as well. The brake issue is intersting as my rear brake is stuck, must be a normal thing for the brakes to stick after sitting for awhile.
Are your plans to keep the bike original?
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pumps 650Rider Supporter
Joined: May 29, 2007 Posts: 1993 Location: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A.- 1977 XS650 "D" Standard
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 2:38 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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I think if I run across a good looking special I might just have to buy one if I have the cash at the time. I have my standard but I see lots of good looking specials and am growing to like them more and more.
Buddy, yours would seem to be barely broken in despite the issues from sitting. She'll shine up pretty good I bet.
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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oldbikenut
Yes I am planning to keep it original and might even have a new seat on the way from a member here, that should really help. I might try some different handle bars but not sure yet.
pumps
Yea I bought some chrome polish and car wax last night after work so tonight I am going to see how well she will shine up. I'll get some new pics up after detailing!
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JeffM Full Member
Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 285 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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The XS1/XS2 handlebars from Mikes are worth a look, good rise and pullback without going 'buckhorn'. They have barend weights welded in and they really do seem to help keep the vibes down.
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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JeffM wrote: |
The XS1/XS2 handlebars from Mikes are worth a look, good rise and pullback without going 'buckhorn'. They have barend weights welded in and they really do seem to help keep the vibes down. |
Thanks for the tip I'll look into them when the time comes
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Snake Full Member
Joined: Apr 02, 2008 Posts: 118 Location: Auckland, New Zealand 1982 XS650S
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Hey Buddy..great find...worth marrying her just to get the bike....:)
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Snake wrote: |
Hey Buddy..great find...worth marrying her just to get the bike....:) |
LMAO I never thought about it that way I'm going to tell her that one tonight she'll get a big laugh out of that comment.
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Half a bottle of chrome polish and some wax works wonders LOL.
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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kingwj 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Sep 04, 2005 Posts: 801 Location: Delaware
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Looking at the last picture I know why your front brake isn't working. A seat cover, little elbow grease and you are there. Enjoy.
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 9:19 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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kingwj wrote: |
Looking at the last picture I know why your front brake isn't working. A seat cover, little elbow grease and you are there. Enjoy. |
LOL yea the front brake is stuck and the master cylender is shot so I took the caliper off until I can get those parts fixed. I have a seat on the way from anouther member here so I am making progress .
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NateDogg Full Member
Joined: Feb 21, 2008 Posts: 285 Location: North Branford, CT
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Posted: February 19, 2009, 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Here's a cheap tip: go to home depot, power tool aisle. get 2 sticks of ryobi polishing compound (red and white), get an arbor and a polishing wheel that will fit in it, put it in your drill and go to town on those cases. They will come out like chrome, don't waste your time buying hand polishes and crap until after you do this, then you can use it to keep the shine. I just took my whole bike apart for a makeover and used this method for my case covers, fork lowers, brake drums, upper tree...it doesn't take much effort and you'll be very pleased with the results.
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danno Full Member
Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 212
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Posted: February 20, 2009, 1:19 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Buddy78SX650 wrote: |
kingwj wrote: |
Looking at the last picture I know why your front brake isn't working. A seat cover, little elbow grease and you are there. Enjoy. |
LOL yea the front brake is stuck and the master cylender is shot so I took the caliper off until I can get those parts fixed. I have a seat on the way from anouther member here so I am making progress . |
Sounds as if the caliper pistons are pitted,preventing them from retracting. This was the case with the front brake on my 78 SE. I bought a set of stainless caliper pistons (front and rear) from a guy in Germany that makes them...less than $50 for the pair,including shipping.
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 26, 2009, 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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NateDogg wrote: |
Here's a cheap tip: go to home depot, power tool aisle. get 2 sticks of ryobi polishing compound (red and white), get an arbor and a polishing wheel that will fit in it, put it in your drill and go to town on those cases. They will come out like chrome, don't waste your time buying hand polishes and crap until after you do this, then you can use it to keep the shine. I just took my whole bike apart for a makeover and used this method for my case covers, fork lowers, brake drums, upper tree...it doesn't take much effort and you'll be very pleased with the results. |
Sorry I did not reply back sooner anyway thanks for the tip, I have seen several here that have polished the side covers and they look amazing.
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Buddy78SX650 Full Member
Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 68 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: February 26, 2009, 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Oh I also got the new (used) seat installed and man what a difference that made, I forgot to take pictures but will try to get some up this evening. Anyone have any front brake components they want to donate or sell cheap so I can get this baby legal LOL?
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xsleo Full Member
Joined: Oct 28, 2007 Posts: 1528 Location: Earlville NY
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Posted: February 28, 2009, 1:58 am Post subject: Re: Pictures of my 78 650 Special |
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Have you pulled your caliper apart? Quite often a good cleaning is all they need. The master cylinder also, the only thing is it needs a special snap ring tool to get apart and back together.
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