I'm riding as long as I can. Good thing our winters are short.
:wink: Took the '92 XJ600 out for a 150mile ride. Sure it was a bit cool and the the skys threatened rain at times, but the scenery was great...
I've gone and come back. Sold that '81 Maxim. Never did get it running. It DID look a LOT better when I sold it. I'm back because now I have a '91...
That dog has been on video's and commercials.
Hmmm............ your giving me ideas to do to my '92 XJ600 Seca II You have build yourself one HOT lookin' bike there. A tip of the helmet to you!
Well lessee.....scrubbed the tank with "Goo Gone" to get some glue residue left by a removed tank protector. Took carb #4 off the rack for a...
Almost any classic Steppenwolf, Heavy Metal (I don't know who sang that), I Can't Drive 55 Sammy Hagar, I'll add more later....Foghat (anyone...
A real Band on the Run!
60's- present minus the hip hop rap crap. Some modern country is OK . The 80's rocked! I listen to the radio a lot when wrenching. I tried...
Nope, never played any of the online games. Too busy dealing with life, strife and wife. Oh and wrenching and rideing.
Mid 90's days and mid 60's nights. No more triple digit temp days!! AAAHHH, Fall in the desert!
I'm no expert but............ I'd say that's a classic case of old rear brake delamination.......Whats the story behind the picture?
Man I miss the '80's!!! They Rocked!!
Yeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhh, it would be a bit of a road trip at that. Good hunting.
If I add the age difference of my 2 bikes to me, it still doesn't add up to my age! I do feel 20 something when I do ride so thats a good thing. I...
Are you near AZ? There's a motor on CL for cheap. Don't know if it runs or how complete.
Re: Dumb move... bad start to my day... and idle issue debug :? Have you tried to drain the bowls to get the sediment out? I do run seafoam too,...
New? A Gear-Up Ural. One with a special paint edition. If I won the lottery, I'd finish my XS 650 SG with all the go-fast stuff and find a rear...
Back in '09, I bought a '82 650 Maxim to flip. I ran a search on the computer and it guided me here. Bought a lot of parts and did a lot of...
Looks like you could go either way with this one. MAJOR rebuild or parts donor. I've never seen a bike so close on the edge of decision. How do...
How's the front brake master cylinder on it and the clutch handle/perch and cable? Hmm this request list keeps growing...
Re: Who still has their first bike? Ever think about selling First bike memories. Oh jeez, 1978 my first duty station with the USAF, Nellis AFB,...
Yes, I am still in need of that lock set....85711 thanks
I'll be 53 in the am. Been riding, off and on since 1979. Smallest was a CB 175 and the largest was a 80c.i. H-D. A couple with a sidecar too....
Thank you for the slide show. I live in tucson AZ now, but I spent the first 19 yrs in Tulsa OK. It's been a decade or so since I visited there....
My condolences from AZ too. Be strong.
Lock set? Ignition, gas cap and seat/helmet lock with key(s) thanks
I had a '74 650 Ural back in the late 70's. Awsum sidecar rig. No speed,but what torque! If you coud get traction you could plow the south 40 with...
Pics of the "new" XS are in my album in the gallery and I'll add a pic of ol'e Snort too
Anybody have an extra ignition switch, gas cap and a helmetl/seat lock? Or even just the first 2. My seatlock is ok and can get that rekeyed....
:o :D Well, I bit the bullet and sold my '74 850 Norton Commando and there was this '80 XS 650 calling to me via CL. I asked the (then) owner a...
That looks like one SWEET ride you made there, Gitbox. Ride with pride. You've earned it!
I live in Tucson AZ 85711. Front turn signals, rear tail light assembly. lock set( ignition switch, seat lock and tank gas cap). Are they...
Hmmmmm Can I get back to you on that?
53 next month. and my XJ is 28 last month.
By chance you still have that lever set?
I'm in Tucson AZ , how much for the front turn signals ?
Love the Looks of the ol' XS 650 twin. Had one and still regret letting it go. Looks and sounds like the classic bikes of the 60's with power and...
Sooo Has any more progress been made? Or was it a success and you've been ride'n the wheels off that thing? Inquiring minds want to know!
Hello! I'm a new member here. Just joined 11/01/09 and got my XJ 650 10/30. I'm in Tucson AZ and I need some help getting this "81 back on the...
