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preston Crew Chief 1975 XS Posts: 596	World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: Jan 17, 2012 21:57:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by preston on Jan 17, 2012 21:57:07 GMT -5 I guess there is a entire Cavalry out there. I hope i do not get in front of the machine guns.

terribletabo1 Senior Member Posts: 353	World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: May 6, 2013 17:44:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by terribletabo1 on May 6, 2013 17:44:03 GMT -5 It Lives!
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terribletabo1 Senior Member Posts: 353	World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: Jul 31, 2014 0:01:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by terribletabo1 on Jul 31, 2014 0:01:47 GMT -5 Not quite done yet, but almost there.

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World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: Sept 22, 2015 14:33:00 GMT -5

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I may need to sell this soon and was wondering what a realistic price would be? There is considerable work done on the engine and I was wondering if it might be worth more to sell the motor separate from the other parts?

mashermoto Crew Chief Posts: 555	World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: Oct 3, 2015 21:10:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mashermoto on Oct 3, 2015 21:10:13 GMT -5 Man, you have done such a great job on the bike. I think it would rip my heart out if you didn't keep it all in one piece.
	My hero's have always been flat trackers.

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World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: Jan 29, 2016 23:26:44 GMT -5

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Oct 3, 2015 21:10:13 GMT -5 mashermoto said:

Man, you have done such a great job on the bike. I think it would rip my heart out if you didn't keep it all in one piece.

I put her up on eBay for sale.
Wish me luck!

terribletabo1 Senior Member Posts: 353	World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: Apr 9, 2016 22:43:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by terribletabo1 on Apr 9, 2016 22:43:06 GMT -5 A few weeks ago from the shop: I rode her the other day. WOW! It was so fun! I'm having a bit of trouble starting her today though. :-(
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World War 2 Style Military Motorcycle Project: Aug 25, 2018 3:09:53 GMT -5

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Oct 16, 2009 10:41:16 GMT -5 pamcopete said:

terribletabo1,

That would reduce your 60 MPH RPM's to 4531 with a 18 tooth front and a 49 tooth rear with a 18" wheel. Much more livable.

You could then install Mikes 5th gear and reduce the RPM's further to 4342 at 60 MPH. You're getting there!

By comparison, a 17/34 sprocket ratio with a 16" wheel is 4280 RPM. That's stock on an '80 to '83 Special.

Here is a modified Xcel Spreadsheet that includes a 49 tooth rear sprocket and Heidens primary gear ratio to allow you to see the RPM vs MPH for all combinations of primary gear ratios, gears and sprockets.

www.amckayltd.com/xs650revs2.xls

Just click on the numbers in the cells for front sprocket, rear sprocket, rolling distance and primary ratio to reveal pull downs to select whatever numbers you want.

Hi,
Thanks for all this advice, it really helped. I've been riding the bike and think I could use a bit more help if you don't mind. I was wondering if having a custom sprocket made for my sprocket/brake sprotor setup might help? www.rebelgears.com/vintagesprockets.html
I thought maybe if I had a custom one made with 46-48 teeth. I want to get as close to stock on the lower gears as I can.

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motormike: Good Day ...just a FYI.. Wild Cat is this Labor Day weekend. Still go'n on. A few 650's still make the scene. Various rides at different skill levels each day.. awards dinner sunday eve. BS in the park'n lot after dinner.

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lsettle: First post in over 6 years! Aug 28, 2016 19:45:17 GMT -5

kardon: Wow quiet here, where did they all go. Oct 7, 2016 2:18:13 GMT -5

gggGary: XS650.com LOL Feb 16, 2017 20:49:02 GMT -5

buell88: Anybody have any idea who built the xs650 tracker used in the Draggin Jeans Ad on Pipeburn? May 16, 2017 16:24:09 GMT -5

joshua: The regulator/rectifier unit I got from Mikes PMA has closer hole spacing than original. Are we supposed to mill the holes to fit? Jun 7, 2017 19:25:58 GMT -5

joshua: My bad. I found the bracket they supplied to mount the rectifier/regulator... Uh oh. How is this meant to work? Which way is it meant to mount? Looks like I have to use some spacers or something. Good instructions would be nice. Jun 7, 2017 22:09:52 GMT -5

craig8johnson: Not sure if this is the right spot or not but oh well... Jul 11, 2017 18:04:15 GMT -5

craig8johnson: I'm checking the charging system. I'm afraid I might have fried the last battery. With the solid state regulator (after market) what should it be charging at. The book says, I think, 15 volts. I'm hitting 17 when revved. Is that too high? Jul 11, 2017 18:06:19 GMT -5

gggGary: Yes 17 volts is too high, about 14 volts is max, sounds like you don't have the right regulator or it's wired wrong. Jul 13, 2017 6:54:33 GMT -5

dean: Just saying Hello, new member who is going to fix up a 79 XS650 that has seen its better days. I will definitely have lots of questions coming up. Jun 23, 2018 16:45:32 GMT -5

tt650: Trying to breathe life into a 1980 that's been stored (indoors) for 25 yrs. Air filters are dry rotted. Have cleaned carbs but she only runs briefly on choke then stops. Need jet setting info and other ideas that might help her idle and rev. Jul 3, 2018 19:15:19 GMT -5

trix13: Hey everyone! New to the forum and am fighting those gremlins!! New charging system, ignition switch, coil and fuse box. Resistance is higher than normal on the ignition pick up so I'm trying to find one. No such luck yet. Aug 16, 2018 8:50:48 GMT -5

trix13: Also, even though all of my connections are clean, I cannot seem to find out why , when at higher rpms, I hit the signals and the rpms pulse with the signals...hahah. same with the brake light. I appreciate all input!! Aug 16, 2018 8:55:08 GMT -5

bob99: how do I post a question. I am new to the forum Jun 6, 2019 10:52:10 GMT -5

adlpc: Hello all! Been enjoying your edifying posts and discussions - and as a fan of the XS650 since my early teenage years happy that I now own a 1980 Special which I plan to turn into a vintage half faired racer. Thank you all for being here! Oct 1, 2019 0:58:56 GMT -5

jimothyj: Hello everyone, I just joined & wish would have known about this site in 2014 when I brought my 1974 TX650A back from the grave. I have spent a good deal of $$ and alot of time on it. Just painted it and working on electrical, I will post pics soon, Apr 10, 2021 2:14:13 GMT -5

louisvan: trix13 - I had a problem with my 1975 SX650. When I got to highway speeds, the engine lost power. The problem was in the connectors. At a certain vibration and the wind pushing on the wiring loom, the connector lost continuity. A bad crimp to the wire. May 20, 2021 1:19:09 GMT -5

deadlykittin: Hey guys,. i have a 82 xs650 special, super new rider, with almost no knowledge on bikes. So was just riding it, getting used to the clutch and all that. But i was noticed its really hard to get the bike to start, using electric start. And the kick pump--- Aug 4, 2022 17:09:55 GMT -5

deadlykittin: loses compression after the first kick. Ontop of that, i noticed it 1, wont go into neutral when sitting still. and now it dies after getting it started in neutral and going into gear Aug 4, 2022 17:11:01 GMT -5

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Post by preston on Jan 17, 2012 21:57:07 GMT -5

Post by terribletabo1 on May 6, 2013 17:44:03 GMT -5

Post by terribletabo1 on Jul 31, 2014 0:01:47 GMT -5

Post by terribletabo1 on Sept 22, 2015 14:33:00 GMT -5

Post by mashermoto on Oct 3, 2015 21:10:13 GMT -5

Post by terribletabo1 on Jan 29, 2016 23:26:44 GMT -5

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Post by terribletabo1 on Aug 25, 2018 3:09:53 GMT -5

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