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Message |
 Topic: Troubleshooting - oil leaking engine |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 3
Views: 2494
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 Forum: Engine Posted: October 11, 2009, 8:20 am Subject: Re: Troubleshooting - oil leaking engine |
Its not on the stock airbox.
It got some sort of aftermarket airfilter.
The breather hoses are going straight out behind the engine.
The engine is out of the frame, so its not possible to start ... |
| Topic: Troubleshooting - oil leaking engine |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 3
Views: 2494
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Forum: Engine Posted: October 11, 2009, 2:51 am Subject: Troubleshooting - oil leaking engine |
I got a xs engine that have oil leaks from the sylinder foot gasket, head gasket, timing cover + +. Well it seeps oil from just about every possible place above the crankcase.
Could it be internal ... |
| Topic: Old road tests |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 3
Views: 1091
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 2, 2009, 5:43 pm Subject: Re: Old road tests |
Ja, ikke sant.
All made possible by an Norwegian XS enthusiast.
Keep up the good work! |
| Topic: Old road tests |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 3
Views: 1091
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 2, 2009, 3:53 pm Subject: Old road tests |
Here is link to some old roadtest articels: http://home.online.no/~gesyd/magazinearticles.cfm  |
| Topic: XS1100 brakes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 17
Views: 9789
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: October 2, 2009, 2:35 pm Subject: Re: XS1100 brakes |
[quote="jetmechmarty"]Maybe I should add to the confusion. Have a look at this site:
www.fishheadbigbrakes.com[/quote]
Lots of nice setups there. But i like to retain the original look.
Is i ... |
| Topic: XS1100 brakes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 17
Views: 9789
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: October 2, 2009, 3:09 am Subject: Re: XS1100 brakes |
| [quote="xsleo"]I think the rotors for a single setup is the same rotor as a dual setup. I put the xs1100 rotors on my 75 front wheel. Put a 79 set of forks on to hold the wheel and use the later style ... |
| Topic: XS1100 brakes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 17
Views: 9789
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: October 1, 2009, 4:54 pm Subject: Re: XS1100 brakes |
[quote="ady66"]Oh right, I assumed the white racer in your photo gallery was the track bike. If you're used to radial brakes the XS is a bit lacking![/quote]
Ohhhh... I wish it was
You will ... |
| Topic: XS1100 brakes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 17
Views: 9789
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: October 1, 2009, 4:04 pm Subject: Re: XS1100 brakes |
| My track bike is a modified Ducati (desmodue) with Brembo radial brakes. |
| Topic: XS1100 brakes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 17
Views: 9789
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: October 1, 2009, 2:47 pm Subject: Re: XS1100 brakes |
It a twin disc setup. I would like to obtain orginal look, whit better brake performance. I am used to ride modern sportsbikes, and my track day bike.
So the first time on the XS was a bit of a sho ... |
| Topic: XS1100 brakes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 17
Views: 9789
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: October 1, 2009, 4:54 am Subject: XS1100 brakes |
Will XS1100 mastercylinder, discs and calipers be a direct bolt on?
My bike is a 1977 XS650.
And what are the brake performance like?
Is it worth upgrading? |
| Topic: Better brake performance |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 4
Views: 4421
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Forum: All the rest Posted: September 21, 2009, 10:52 am Subject: Re: Better brake performance |
Ive got some drilled discs lying around some where... 
Could anyone recommend some brakepads?  |
| Topic: Better brake performance |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 4
Views: 4421
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Forum: All the rest Posted: September 21, 2009, 10:05 am Subject: Better brake performance |
Whats the best way to get better performance for my stock 1977 front brakes?
I would like to retain the original look (or as near as possible). |
| Topic: Headpipes 1975 vs 1977 |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 1
Views: 2852
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: August 24, 2009, 5:46 am Subject: Headpipes 1975 vs 1977 |
| Can i use 1975 headpipes on my 1977 XS? |
| Topic: Diecast xs650 |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 2
Views: 2458
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: August 15, 2009, 4:33 pm Subject: Diecast xs650 |
| Does anyone if there is any XS650 diecast models? |
| Topic: Getting serious about my cafe build... |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 7
Views: 5209
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: July 8, 2009, 3:13 am Subject: Re: Getting serious about my cafe build... |
| Wich Suzuki model is the tank from? |
| Topic: XS400 Headpipes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 2
Views: 2390
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: June 12, 2009, 3:28 pm Subject: Re: XS400 Headpipes |
Anyone???  |
| Topic: XS400 Headpipes |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 2
Views: 2390
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: June 11, 2009, 2:22 pm Subject: XS400 Headpipes |
Will 1978 XS400 headpipes fit my 1977 XS650?
Does anyone know? |
| Topic: Breaking whole bike.. UK |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 6
Views: 3474
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: June 1, 2009, 12:13 pm Subject: Re: Breaking whole bike.. UK |
| I am looking for headpipes? Do you have any for sale? |
| Topic: Motorcycle mechanics |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 1
Views: 795
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: May 18, 2009, 10:20 am Subject: Motorcycle mechanics |
Check out the june issue of Classic motor cycle mechanics...
[img]http://www.themagazineman.co.uk/images/Classic_Motorcycle_Mechanics_260.jpg[/img]
You can get it here:http://www.themagazine ... |
| Topic: More ground clearance |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 9
Views: 5107
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: May 1, 2009, 4:19 pm Subject: Re: More ground clearance |
Got now pictures at the moment. It's all in bits and pices at the moment.
I've ridden the bike stock. with new ikon rear shocks (standard lenght).
The fork springs are on the soft side.
I have ... |
| Topic: More ground clearance |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 9
Views: 5107
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: May 1, 2009, 2:57 pm Subject: More ground clearance |
I need more groundclearence.
It's the best option longer rear shocks.
I consider going classic racing whit my XS. |
| Topic: Seat cover |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 1
Views: 1501
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Forum: Frames Posted: April 26, 2009, 6:01 am Subject: Seat cover |
I am wondering a 1973 seat cover will fit my 1977 seat.
Are the seats dimensions all the same on all models? |
| Topic: Video of rideby, hear my Triumph silencers |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 15
Views: 7997
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: March 22, 2009, 7:05 pm Subject: Re: Video of rideby, hear my Triumph silencers |
[quote="xs1961"]
[b]NorwegianXS[/b] - theres too many UK firms selling these to list here but if you type 'silencers' on the UK Ebay site you will find them new for under £100 the pair - mine only ... |
| Topic: Video of rideby, hear my Triumph silencers |
NorwegianXS
Replies: 15
Views: 7997
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: March 22, 2009, 1:06 pm Subject: Re: Video of rideby, hear my Triumph silencers |
Like the sound.
Where have you bought the silencers from?
I would like to got some. |
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