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 Topic: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
MN_TX650
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 Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: September 1, 2009, 8:44 am Subject: Re: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
| What I posted is just what I have read. I know nothing more...sorry. I know that calicruser has mounted many springers on to XS650's, so he would be your best source of info on exactly which bearing ... |
| Topic: '73 carb question |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Fuel Posted: August 4, 2009, 9:57 am Subject: '73 carb question |
| My bike seems to run good when it is warmed up. Vibrates a bit at 60mph, which I am assuming is normal. But it starts a little rough in the morning. Some popping and won't run on choke or idle up w ... |
| Topic: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 31, 2009, 12:32 pm Subject: Re: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't kn |
| i am starting to lean that way more and more. Seen some nice photos of bikes guys made a drop seat section for, and retained the rear shocks. looks sick as f***. Thinking it would look good with a ... |
| Topic: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 31, 2009, 8:42 am Subject: Re: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
| that was the thought. Figured since we were talking about springers, I would see if anyone had seen an XS done that way. I am still debating whether to restore or bob my 78. |
| Topic: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 30, 2009, 2:07 pm Subject: Re: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
| but I have one that isn't |
| Topic: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 30, 2009, 8:30 am Subject: Re: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
| Would it look ghey to run a springer with out a hardtail? |
| Topic: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 29, 2009, 9:50 am Subject: Re: thinking about a springer with a stock rake but don't know |
| you will need the tapered neck bearing set that mikesxs sells, and 1" tapere trailer bearings from what I have read. Basically use only the bearing races from mikes set. |
| Topic: Getting serious about my cafe build... |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: July 24, 2009, 10:31 am Subject: Re: Getting serious about my cafe build... |
| that two-tone looks sweet! |
| Topic: 1978 Standard Rear Wheel |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: July 24, 2009, 8:58 am Subject: Re: 1978 Standard Rear Wheel |
PM replied to  |
| Topic: 1978 Standard Rear Wheel |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Stock Parts Posted: July 23, 2009, 2:18 pm Subject: 1978 Standard Rear Wheel |
| I picked up a 78 standard, and someone swapped the original 18" alloy rear wheel for a 16" steel rim. I am hoping someone my have a complete wheel setup kickin around in decent shape that they would ... |
| Topic: Taller Shocks |
MN_TX650
Replies: 17
Views: 8174
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 23, 2009, 11:02 am Subject: Re: Taller Shocks |
| Do you have any pictures of the shocks on your bike? I will think about it some this weekend and we will get back in touch monday |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
Replies: 127
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: July 23, 2009, 8:38 am Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
| I tried the stock flasher, but they didn't draw enough to get it to flash. Just buzzed a bit. I would think you could pick up a universal flasher from an auto parts shop and rig that to work though. ... |
| Topic: Taller Shocks |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 22, 2009, 3:06 pm Subject: Re: Taller Shocks |
| nope. Want to raise the rear of the TX. sorry for the confusion. Not sure what the fate of the 78 will be. |
| Topic: Taller Shocks |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 22, 2009, 1:54 pm Subject: Re: Taller Shocks |
| Definately fatter. I believe the swingarm is also 2" longer than the one on my TX. I believe they extended the XS650 swingarm in 74 |
| Topic: Taller Shocks |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 22, 2009, 11:44 am Subject: Re: Taller Shocks |
| will a sporty shock fit a TX650? 15" seems like it would put too much of an angle on the swingarm |
| Topic: Taller Shocks |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 22, 2009, 10:16 am Subject: Re: Taller Shocks |
| Shoot me a PM with measurements and price if you don't mind. The shocks I am running now are 12.75" inches eye-to-eye. I am also considering a TX750 swingarm, which would mean I would have to go wit ... |
| Topic: Taller Shocks |
MN_TX650
Replies: 17
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Forum: Front / Rear Ends and Shocks Posted: July 22, 2009, 9:08 am Subject: Taller Shocks |
| I am running a set of replacement Monza style shocks from Mikes on my 73 TX650, but it seems really low. Does anyone have a recommendation for a taller shock, and is it safe to run something a little ... |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
Replies: 127
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: July 20, 2009, 3:45 pm Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
After riding around with out turnsignals, I decided to add a set this weekend.
Got the turnsignals from SportingForLess on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=38 ... |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
Replies: 127
Views: 84354
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: July 8, 2009, 2:27 pm Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
| http://www.youtube.com/v/XEj9MtBTgsA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1 |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
Replies: 127
Views: 84354
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: June 15, 2009, 9:10 am Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
| [quote="cretin75xs650"]Looking good TX, been watching your build on Do The Ton. I like the tail light, was thinking of doing the same setup. Can you give me tips on installing the unit? Email me at ... |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
Replies: 127
Views: 84354
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: June 8, 2009, 1:08 pm Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
LOL. yeah. That reverse could come in handy  |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
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Views: 84354
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: June 8, 2009, 12:19 pm Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
| Well, It's rideable again!! Still need to install my Pamco ignition and make up plates to mount my rear sets....but I couldn't wait any longer to try riding it. Sounds badass with those shorty rever ... |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: May 26, 2009, 10:01 am Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
| Nothing mass produced. Sorry. On a positive note, I got all of my wiring hooked back up, and my new taillight installed...and everything worked first try! |
| Topic: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
MN_TX650
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: May 22, 2009, 9:34 am Subject: Re: Started Cafe'ing my '73 |
| Thanks man. Took this past week or so off to turkey hunt, but will be hitting it full force this weekend. If all goes well, I should have some running videos by next week!! |
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