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Post by dhansen on Jul 14, 2007 19:02:38 GMT -5
This is my 1981 XS650 Special II that I just recently got running. I've spent the last couple of months working on it, I just recently got most of the rust off of the chrome. It had been sitting in a barn for the past 13 years.  |
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Post by growl on Jul 14, 2007 22:02:57 GMT -5
Nice Job! You might find that if you loosen the handlebars and rotate tham backwards towards the rider that it will be more comfortable.
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Post by dhansen on Jul 14, 2007 23:45:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip growl - I'll give it a try - I'm still getting everything adjusted as I get used to riding it.
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Post by barber1303 on Jul 15, 2007 15:37:31 GMT -5
Looks great...
Now that's its mostly done, you should give it to me and find another one to work on!
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Post by dhansen on Jul 16, 2007 15:59:56 GMT -5
Looks great... Now that's its mostly done, you should give it to me and find another one to work on! Sorry Barber, but after all the work I've done so far, I don't think I'd be able to part with it - it would be like getting rid of a family member  . Dan |
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Post by motormike on Jul 16, 2007 17:52:38 GMT -5
Nice stock ride.... Please don't Bobber-Tracker it. Ref your h-bars.... I make the levers tight enough to rotate by hand. If the bike falls over the lever...usually....rolls and doesn't break. It's still gets scratched...  ... but it doesn't break while out and about. Mike, MN |
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Post by dhansen on Jul 17, 2007 0:03:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliment and tips Mike. I intend to keep it stock, I really like it as it is.  I even like the sissy bar on it - plus I'd never get my wife to ride with me without it.  I see you're a fellow Minnesotan - there are a couple of us 650 owners here in Rochester - where in Minnesota are you from? |
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Post by damian721 on Jul 17, 2007 16:57:32 GMT -5
I, too, have been noticing that Minnesota seems to be well represented on this forum. Rochester, especially. I, too, plan to rejoin the ranks of the SEMN650 owners by fall. Just need to get rehired by the clinic... SEMN650....looks a little dirty, doesn't it.... Damian. |
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Post by dhansen on Jul 17, 2007 19:51:31 GMT -5
Hey Damian721,
Hope you make it back on at the clinic - If you make it to Rochester, let me know. We'll have to get all the SEMN 650's together and have our own mini Rally.
Dan
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Post by damian721 on Jul 18, 2007 0:42:07 GMT -5
I'll definitely look you guys up. Getting back on with the clinic *should* be a breeze (yea for not burning my bridges!). Just waiting out my girlfriend's archaeology field season... And mountain riding is a blast! Damian. |
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Post by lonespar on Jul 29, 2007 17:11:07 GMT -5
Great looking Ride!!
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Post by dhansen on Jul 31, 2007 21:16:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the compliment Lonespar |
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Post by hesredbird on Aug 4, 2007 5:36:34 GMT -5
Nice and shiny. It looks good.
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... but it doesn't break while out and about. Mike, MN 
