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Title: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on June 12, 2015, 06:47:01 AM XS No 1
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/BFD4C221-E92A-4011-B02B-39A6BB39A10D.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/BFD4C221-E92A-4011-B02B-39A6BB39A10D.jpg.html) Sold to afford to live XS No 2 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/E0C569C1-9471-4347-90B3-C4F1A47A6279.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/E0C569C1-9471-4347-90B3-C4F1A47A6279.jpg.html) Sold to fund a new turbo on the daily driver. But only to my dad XS No 3 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/5A9A41B2-052E-4112-8CD6-74AB831718BC.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/5A9A41B2-052E-4112-8CD6-74AB831718BC.jpg.html) Basically a re incarnation of No 1 Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on June 12, 2015, 07:42:36 AM Looks like 2 1/2 to me.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Olds on June 12, 2015, 04:28:34 PM Perhaps closer to 1/2 at the moment
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on August 29, 2015, 09:23:19 PM (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/Mobile%20Uploads/7A2F675A-6665-49BB-B88B-09F29D54E82C.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7A2F675A-6665-49BB-B88B-09F29D54E82C.jpg.html)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/Mobile%20Uploads/60AEF1CA-48BE-4B31-8E25-7081D66B6A5D.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/Mobile%20Uploads/60AEF1CA-48BE-4B31-8E25-7081D66B6A5D.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: stinkey on August 29, 2015, 09:27:07 PM Soon be done then ?
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: triker_Chewie on August 30, 2015, 03:56:07 AM sidestand looks awkward ;)
nice short-bike proportions Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: lunatic on August 30, 2015, 11:02:09 AM That's actually a centre stand that folds up into the section in front of the back wheel, it also contains the battery and all the electrics. Or not....
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on August 30, 2015, 07:35:38 PM I kept saying it looked shorter than mine, but as Loon pointed out, the hardtail's 4 or 5 inches longer than standard. Maybe it's the taller seat rails, or fatter forks, or higher tank?
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: kapri on August 31, 2015, 07:37:33 AM It's the fatter forks I think, they always seem to emphasise the front and draw the eye to the from from the rear making it appear shorter.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on August 31, 2015, 10:15:12 AM Think you're right Kev.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: lunatic on August 31, 2015, 10:28:32 AM Fatter forks and smaller front wheel make it almost hunch forward. It's got a real thug feeling to it, which will be perfect for Arch!
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on August 31, 2015, 12:07:59 PM ;D
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Olds on August 31, 2015, 02:23:08 PM The tank perched so high makes the frame look taller. Nothing wrong with that and I like the look, but I would have to do something with the bracing tube under the tank, making it parallel to the bottom frame tubes.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: stinkey on September 02, 2015, 07:58:50 AM That's actually a centre stand that folds up into the section in front of the back wheel, it also contains the battery and all the electrics. Or not.... thats a dam good idea..I might pinch that ::)Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: the coppersmith on September 02, 2015, 06:34:25 PM and put a few holes in it of course ;D
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: stinkey on September 03, 2015, 07:18:25 PM Holes,did I hear somebody mention holes ::)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on October 24, 2015, 06:08:35 PM Rear end redone as I cocked up the measurements first time. Engine in with a bit of jiggery pokery persuasion and frame pretty much fully welded.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/27230650-7507-4E0A-9E18-98973CDCB9AE.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/27230650-7507-4E0A-9E18-98973CDCB9AE.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/A56C0CEE-A59A-4E3B-BFA2-DCECECAAEDF1.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/A56C0CEE-A59A-4E3B-BFA2-DCECECAAEDF1.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on October 24, 2015, 09:02:40 PM Tidy. XS motors all seem a bugger to get in the frame.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on October 25, 2015, 08:52:21 AM Wasn't the worst one, but they're so ruddy heavy it's just absolutely awkward
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on October 25, 2015, 10:40:46 AM Managed to only put one small scuff in the powder coating on my frame when we fitted mine, but did nearly break Big Darren's finger.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on October 31, 2015, 04:47:08 PM Not really been happy with how the tank sits (really high) so we took the tunnel out of it and chopped the front of the tank right out. Sits a lot better / lower now. Need to get it back on it's wheels to see it's ok before we weld one back in
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/20E466BF-E5E6-4CC7-B530-8905315C6CA6.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/20E466BF-E5E6-4CC7-B530-8905315C6CA6.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/D115848B-6EDF-409B-B088-D5115D638242.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/D115848B-6EDF-409B-B088-D5115D638242.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on November 23, 2015, 02:47:16 PM Put it back on it's wheels to see how the tank sits and real happy with it. Also changed the bars for some more swept back ones which feel like I can get my hooligan on a bit better.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/FEB0B667-23F0-4D0D-BA99-20BEBA337A40.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/FEB0B667-23F0-4D0D-BA99-20BEBA337A40.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/45DE31D5-C77B-4356-9BD0-F3038653A759.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/45DE31D5-C77B-4356-9BD0-F3038653A759.jpg.html) Also got the last frame brace tacked in. Next jobs are finish off the torque arm, pop a tunnel in the tank and figure out some form of guard and seat. Will get ignored a bit now though as we're off to paris next week Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on November 24, 2015, 09:34:30 PM lookin' good Archie.
Paris? That should be interesting at the moment. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Sid_Vicious on November 24, 2015, 09:41:20 PM I like that lower more compact style on the tank, it gives the bike a better look than before when it was higher.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on November 24, 2015, 09:42:59 PM It flows much better doesn't it.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on December 14, 2015, 04:49:22 PM An update to Xs no 2
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/84F6F353-11B1-43A3-BE41-D2FFD8D48195.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/84F6F353-11B1-43A3-BE41-D2FFD8D48195.jpg.html) Just got the wheels back from being laced and polished Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Sid_Vicious on December 14, 2015, 06:34:18 PM That is some pretty wheels
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on December 14, 2015, 06:50:48 PM Is that your Dad's bike Arch'? Very nice.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: morrag on December 14, 2015, 07:09:06 PM There's definitely "something" about a shiny, newly spoked, wheel, that even the most delicate of "Mags" has trouble matching, don't yer think? 8) 8) 8)...Morrag
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on December 14, 2015, 07:10:29 PM Have to agree, they do look purdy.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on December 14, 2015, 08:22:02 PM Yep that's my 2nd Xs which I sold to him when the car needed fixing.
Check the seat andy Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on December 15, 2015, 09:33:16 AM :) my old one -suits it.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 04, 2016, 08:01:27 PM Finally pulled my finger out and got some sheet which got welded in this weekend by markoose.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/41BCBE29-806E-48B8-953C-1CFB81FC34C1.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/41BCBE29-806E-48B8-953C-1CFB81FC34C1.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/A9C711E5-E300-4B12-85B1-A0BF4C8A3841.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/A9C711E5-E300-4B12-85B1-A0BF4C8A3841.jpg.html) I ordered some footpeg mounts from the states which showed up today. Hopefully get them on at the weekend (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/011C242A-217E-4885-A7DF-849B31A5A731.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/011C242A-217E-4885-A7DF-849B31A5A731.jpg.html) Managed to get out on two wheels on New Year's Day down at the Phoenix (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/C9924B67-0C26-4FDD-B8DF-AA44662C08EF.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/C9924B67-0C26-4FDD-B8DF-AA44662C08EF.jpg.html) And also my second Xs is coming along (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/C17F58E2-F02C-4259-B6EA-41B09C9D93C6.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/C17F58E2-F02C-4259-B6EA-41B09C9D93C6.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 04, 2016, 08:13:56 PM All lookin' good so far mate. :)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on March 16, 2016, 11:53:42 AM Seat eventually came
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/6148AD0E-2FBF-4119-A7B6-A14AF57BD898.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/6148AD0E-2FBF-4119-A7B6-A14AF57BD898.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on March 16, 2016, 03:55:10 PM Who is that chicken muncher?
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on May 16, 2016, 04:01:29 PM Thanks to Andy and Marcus for moving this up to my unit across the road.
Got a side case off of eBay that I was missing for cheap and I snotted on some foot peg mounts (must stop being tight and buy some gas) drilled some holes for the seat to go through as I wanted to sit on it to get a bit of a feel. (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/3539BE08-E187-4B34-9627-30AA485A57BD.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/3539BE08-E187-4B34-9627-30AA485A57BD.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/EDEA419C-B9E4-4E4D-945F-EBDAE0D4B147.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/EDEA419C-B9E4-4E4D-945F-EBDAE0D4B147.jpg.html) Side case is missing the clutch worm and yammy badge. But it was cheap and makes it look better. Note broken multi coloured 1100 in background that should be back on the road soon Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on May 16, 2016, 04:08:12 PM ;D
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on August 24, 2016, 07:47:36 PM Now life has settled down a bit should hopefully get a bit more time to myself back.
Struggling a bit with motivation for anything 2 wheeled at the moment with everything that's happened. Trying to fight the urge to move everything on. So went and tacked on the seat mounts and did a strengthener on the mudguard. Turns out I am incredibly talented at welding and none of what I've done today will need addressing in the future...... Thought it bring some mojo back for it all, but not so far. Looks like this - (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/A95F703C-E8C3-4FDD-A16F-8C10388F47BC.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/A95F703C-E8C3-4FDD-A16F-8C10388F47BC.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on August 24, 2016, 09:35:32 PM Absolutely no rush to get it done mate. Don't set yourself deadlines & tackle it when you feel like it, not cos you think you have to -wise advice I should take myself.
Looking fine so far dude. ;) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on August 24, 2016, 10:03:56 PM Not the rush to get it done as such but the certain person I used to get excited about and speak to about what's been done isn't here anymore. It's really got me uninterested in the 2 wheelers at the moment.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: stinkey on August 25, 2016, 06:07:38 AM We all know that feeling,maybe you've got to many projects ? Often helps to take a break from everything ?
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on August 25, 2016, 09:09:54 AM It will be an enforced break for a bit as i've given meself a bit of arceye there
Once the old mans in the ground and the estate is sorted then maybe the mojo will return. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on October 02, 2016, 06:13:11 PM Fitted up me kickstart today and the engine turns nice and freely, which is a good sign
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on October 02, 2016, 06:57:24 PM Wondered how this one was coming along.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on October 03, 2016, 10:04:16 AM Aye possibly going for sale as have the other one to do as well. Which this will bring funds in for some nice bits. We shall see!
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on November 12, 2016, 05:36:14 PM Tyres pumped up and again just waiting on some funds to buy carbs etc to get it running
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/AD53C26C-0C68-4113-AED7-122C5DE241FA.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/AD53C26C-0C68-4113-AED7-122C5DE241FA.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on November 12, 2016, 05:51:15 PM So many XSs!
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on November 19, 2016, 02:44:34 PM Had a much wanted clean up and took some stuff to the tip. Got this up on the stand too - no more scrabbling about on the floor - pure luxury
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/9DB71D70-FDC8-42DA-AAE2-009BF599E3EA.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/9DB71D70-FDC8-42DA-AAE2-009BF599E3EA.jpg.html) And you can see the difference between the 2 (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/9B667580-86B3-449A-A09E-EBEB57B906B1.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/9B667580-86B3-449A-A09E-EBEB57B906B1.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on November 19, 2016, 02:45:49 PM Oh and while tidying up managed to find a box of Xs bits that came with the engine, including the side cases I bought because they were missing. Doh.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on November 19, 2016, 05:30:43 PM :D Been there, done that several times!
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on November 21, 2016, 08:44:11 PM So I've been cobbling together a mudguard out of bits and pieces. I widened and shortened a bit Chris had, then I used an offcut of the bottom of a beetle door to make a front mount on it. It was a sort of sideways F shape which I welded to the front of the guard and wrapped round the seat tube, drilled it and bolted it in. I then cut the front seat mount free and moved it forward to stop the springs catching on it. Pretty happy with the shape size and now just need to make some stays to stabilise it.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/C63BA1D9-1B7D-408B-8CA6-2C379A10C3B6.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/C63BA1D9-1B7D-408B-8CA6-2C379A10C3B6.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/0B34669B-7F0B-4947-8B31-E3231874A004.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/0B34669B-7F0B-4947-8B31-E3231874A004.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on November 21, 2016, 08:49:37 PM Nice recycling my friend. :)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 07, 2017, 06:30:42 PM Haven't even been up the unit due to timings of the year and going down with a chest infection.
Bought a couple bits for this though - got an oil cooler / capacity upgrade which is quite cool. Bigger than I expected and uses a little filter in it. Not sure what the other bit does but I'm sure I'll find out! (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/4EC81900-4CC0-49B7-B812-4F6D554C9D4C.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/4EC81900-4CC0-49B7-B812-4F6D554C9D4C.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/34A1FF17-C432-47C7-BAEB-E175677A5B08.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/34A1FF17-C432-47C7-BAEB-E175677A5B08.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/23694766-80F2-4F59-BC0E-3F6B03C3948E.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/23694766-80F2-4F59-BC0E-3F6B03C3948E.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/5F1934A9-F03A-4B1C-A1F7-2949737CD5D0.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/5F1934A9-F03A-4B1C-A1F7-2949737CD5D0.jpg.html) Also all the clutch mech was missing and after a post the other day by someone I did a purchase (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/76957B9A-912A-4F27-841D-23F92BFAFE8E.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/76957B9A-912A-4F27-841D-23F92BFAFE8E.jpg.html) Now just need to figure out how to put it together! Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 07, 2017, 09:21:49 PM The standard filter isn't completely round if I remember right -it's more crescent shaped isn't it? So if your new filter's circular, the mystery lump of steel might be a spacer of some sort, between the engine casing & the new filter housing?
Yup, same clutch worm drive I bought. I intend to take another look at the clutch in mine on Tuesday, (my day off), as the lever's way too stiff & the clutch plates aren't separating enough. I'll be interested to see how you fare with yours. You still O.K with my Pop seats in your flat Archie? The chest infection isn't the pleurisy I've been suffering with for the last 5 or 6 weeks is it? (drying out of the lining of the lungs, causing a real hacking cough with sharp pains under the rib cage every time you cough). Caused by a viral infection, like a normal cold. The pharmacist told me they don't like to treat viruses with anti biotics, so I'd just have to ride it out. Just about over it now. Get well soon matey. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 07, 2017, 10:16:57 PM Maybe. Had the cough for a while, but went to the docs and she prescribed some antibiotics as been coughing up brown stuff and bloody goo. Other half has a terrible cough which she didn't get anything for.
Seats are fine mate, still under the sheet in the corner. I found the instructions for the filter and you're right it's a big spacer insert which goes in the hole first. Hopefully get it bolted up next week as long as the temperature stays a bit higher as the barn will be absolutely polar temperature wise. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Tony oily bike on January 07, 2017, 10:28:34 PM The filter is a disposable modern Honda item, and therefore designed for modern oils with detergents etc, as opposed to the original mesh filter (and more basic oils), a really good upgrade available from Heiden in Holland. Did the replacements back in 2010 when I had a XS.
Its worth replacing the sump gauze filter with the Heiden/Mikes XS upgrade as the originals were prone to tearing away from the main body, leaving a lovely hole for the oil to go through without being sieved first! http://www.xs650.biz/p/28/3512/mo74-cg%7C22=3/%2315-6500-sump-oil-filter- Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Tony oily bike on January 07, 2017, 10:32:05 PM The sump filter upgrade
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 07, 2017, 10:42:25 PM Cool this is from Heiden so will order a couple of those too for both the bikes.
I need to buy carbs for this one too Tony and can't decide which set to go for - any recommendation? The kit in mikes Xs looks goods value, but can't pair up a full kit on Heiden and can only see the dellorto pumpers which I think are a bit overkill maybe Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Tony oily bike on January 07, 2017, 10:55:18 PM Partly depends on how much cash you want to spend, but it seems a favoured route (there are loads of threads on the XS forums) is that Mikuni roundslide 32 or 34 will do a sterling job.
Heiden do a 34mm kit, but an argument for the 32mm is greater air velocity. Friend ran 32s on an 850 BMW airhead as a performance upgrade (worked brilliantly) and had a set to fit on his (bored to 750 & re-phased ) XS. Whatever you get, they'll need setting up properly........... ;) There's quite a choice out there, depends to a degree on what the bike's going to be used for. http://www.xs650.biz/p/28/3401/mo74-cg%7C25=9/%23ht-9011-xs-performance-carb-mikuni-%5Bset%5D Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 07, 2017, 11:12:33 PM Aye those are the ones I keep looking at, but it's annoying they don't come with any of the mounting stuff like they do in the US
Cash isn't too much of an issue really and this use wise is just gonna be a stripped down full on bare bones hooligan machine. At least that's how it feels stance wise with the running gear. I think it might have an uprated cam in it as i found a spare one in the box of bits and know tigger was into quick stuff - this was just a spare engine while hers was off with halco being sorted. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Tony oily bike on January 08, 2017, 09:42:52 AM Re the "mounting stuff".
I'd suggest getting in touch with the Heiden guys and asking them if they can get hold of the kit. There was something a lot of years ago that Mikes XS had on its website, but Heiden's website didn't show and I'm pretty sure I asked them and they sorted it (can't remember what. brain fade and all that.....) Worth a shot me thinks ;) An alternative to the VM roundslides: Smedspeed favours the TM flatsides http://www.smedspeed.co.uk/carb.html Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 08, 2017, 09:48:42 AM I had a pair of 34mm Dellortos on one of my earlier XSs & can confirm they made a huge difference -the thing went like a bloomin' rocket. Drank huge amounts of fuel compared to the standard Mikunis though.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 16, 2017, 09:35:08 PM So forgot to say I got a tacho drive blank too the other day. It was cheap and maybe not made the best as the locating hole isn't threaded (or the right size) but it fits in the hole.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/129B0194-21DC-458F-9550-A360ED01044E.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/129B0194-21DC-458F-9550-A360ED01044E.jpg.html) I thought I'd go up the unit as I haven't been since before xmas due to being ill and lazy. Popped it in the hole and swore as I knew I should have opened the hole up a bit as the grub screw in the case doesn't fit into the blank. And getting it out is going to muller it. I might buy another couple though as they were cheap. Looks much neater now. (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/D01B1D0E-0B49-4572-82F9-4066DFC9E2AA.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/D01B1D0E-0B49-4572-82F9-4066DFC9E2AA.jpg.html) I also set to fitting up the oil cooler Old filter was well grim, but luckily enough looks clean inside the hole and didn't have to scrape any gaskets off (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/1479E26F-07CD-41DE-8CDC-C38529ABCD5F.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/1479E26F-07CD-41DE-8CDC-C38529ABCD5F.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/165D5FC2-0C11-4089-8B19-DC64EC47D91B.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/165D5FC2-0C11-4089-8B19-DC64EC47D91B.jpg.html) And all fittted up in 2 minutes (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/1C4C0CAC-7823-45F4-92B8-096E6BEF0D65.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/1C4C0CAC-7823-45F4-92B8-096E6BEF0D65.jpg.html) (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/C73795D4-7A91-4EF3-B6D1-E2303522FD42.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/C73795D4-7A91-4EF3-B6D1-E2303522FD42.jpg.html) I like to think this is nicely period incorrect as a motorcycle. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 16, 2017, 10:15:52 PM That's gonna upset the purists mate. :) Oil filter looks good.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: minimutly on January 16, 2017, 11:59:13 PM Oddly I don't like the filter mod - spoils the simplicity of the side view, however I can see it's there to perform a function.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: spanners on January 17, 2017, 04:57:32 AM tacho, blank is easy to make , ;) ;) just use a clevis pin and cut it down and drill it for the retaining screw/bolt ,, a clevis pin from a ,foden, truck air brake chamber is the exact size required ;) ;)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 17, 2017, 07:32:13 AM Sound, cheers
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 17, 2017, 10:28:56 AM Carb kit here, couldn't find it, but heiden pointed me right
http://www.xs650.biz/p/28/3151/mo8-cg%7Ctxt=*48%5E9010*/%2348-9010-xs-performance-keihin-carb-kit- Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 18, 2017, 05:15:08 PM Another exciting day of post
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/A52243BB-9FF0-4298-AE04-00650840C782.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/A52243BB-9FF0-4298-AE04-00650840C782.jpg.html) Top engine mount for xs no3 and solid handlebar bushings for Xs no 2 I would fit them tonight but I have to go be sociable at the pub. Hopefully really exciting post tomorrow Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 18, 2017, 08:15:38 PM I love getting stuff in the Post. Not so keen on delivering it, but love receiving it. :)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 19, 2017, 07:03:20 PM So ordered up the carb kit from Heiden in Germany. Came to about £300 and they look / feel like a really. Ice set. They're all set up ready to go which is a bonus, even have the cables already fitted to them! Pulling on the cable to open and shut them they are really snappy and open right up, so should give a bit of a power gain. Not huge amounts though as they are only 32mm, but flat slides.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/0E326429-EDB1-487A-BE21-8AC73402E991.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/0E326429-EDB1-487A-BE21-8AC73402E991.jpg.html) I also got a couple of those sump filters and a throttle housing. (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/5D9A141E-156E-4330-A84C-6BCC99AF9045.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/5D9A141E-156E-4330-A84C-6BCC99AF9045.jpg.html) I'm thinking of just daytime mot on this one, so may get away with having no controls on the handlebars. We'll see. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 19, 2017, 07:49:01 PM Oooh -shiny stuff! 8)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: BikerGran on January 19, 2017, 09:09:45 PM :) :)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 20, 2017, 07:07:31 PM More goodies in the post today
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/382D7DD9-A90A-4AE8-92D5-59E7EAC7E956.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/382D7DD9-A90A-4AE8-92D5-59E7EAC7E956.jpg.html) In a bit of a dilemma really. The other Xs is much more together and if I put these bits on it it could be running quickly as it was on the road. But i really want to get this one running as well and hooligan about on it something chronic! Maybe I'll just have to buy 2 of everything. At least I can sell the old carbs on etc and get a bit back Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 20, 2017, 07:56:27 PM Is that the PMA system Archie? Same as Tom's?
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 20, 2017, 08:05:15 PM Yeah same as toms. Looks like a nice kit and might buy another one to replace the piranha system on the other bike as all the stuff is nice and small
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 20, 2017, 08:07:25 PM That's my back-up plan if the new alternator brushes don't cure my charging problems, so I'll be watching with interest.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 20, 2017, 10:08:00 PM Not too close, might be a while till this goes in
Unless it goes on the other one, but still be a lil while Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 21, 2017, 04:12:49 PM Got up early today to go breakfast and ride about in a galaxie500 for a bit. I fitted up the top engine mount I got in about 2 seconds flat. Nice kit as it comes with stainless bits and all the holes lined up perfectly. Only downside is I need to trim the fuel tank a bit. Where I put a new tunnel in it the lip on the bottom touches the mount so doesn't sit on the frame anymore.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/0AFF544A-B9F2-44A6-818B-BEAF8DA5012B.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/0AFF544A-B9F2-44A6-818B-BEAF8DA5012B.jpg.html) I also fitted the clutch worm mechanism, which looked terrifying but was real simple once I watched a video on YouTube. (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/C3122CA5-52FE-4DB8-9A54-A986F9EA93B2.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/C3122CA5-52FE-4DB8-9A54-A986F9EA93B2.jpg.html) This is where the crossover of parts presents a problem. The clutch cable Andy gave us fits no problem engine side but not into the zxr lever. Not a huge issue, just means may need to get a custom one made. Then I got excited and decided to mount up the carb kit. The billet mounts are lovely and the rubbers are solid so will support the carbs no problem at all. Once on 2 small issues. I can't get filters on them due to the top rails of the hardtail. Not a major issue as I can get stubby stacks for them. Routing the cables were interesting as it's a 2 - 1. It ended up through the middle of the top mount which may not be ideal. Second issue is that the throttle end is designed for the standard tube on the Xs. I've got a universal one so it doesn't fit. Again not a major issue really. (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/F98FE25C-F13E-4D74-8A74-9FE7458868D5.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/F98FE25C-F13E-4D74-8A74-9FE7458868D5.jpg.html) So left there for a while now while I think about what's next on the list. (http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/archie837/A37ADBC9-F15F-48C6-91AC-1DF4C7229914.jpg) (http://s257.photobucket.com/user/archie837/media/A37ADBC9-F15F-48C6-91AC-1DF4C7229914.jpg.html) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 21, 2017, 07:58:40 PM Carbs look great. My throttle cable runs between the top engine mounts too.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 21, 2017, 08:59:40 PM Oh ok cool. It seemed the only way to get them to run smoothly. Thought the heat might be a problem, but they're in conduit.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on April 14, 2018, 08:47:18 PM (https://preview.ibb.co/kjqU6n/72_BFC2_E7_A36_E_44_EB_9_DD3_6042_B1_FCB26_F.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nJAke7)
Cheers for the pipes Andy Bit of sunshine and managed to get some stuff done. Brakes on the 1100, so that’s ready for mot now Tank on this looks great in person and rubbish in pictures. Shouldn’t really get carried away with this one and finish t’other xs, but the welders playing up so cant make mounts etc at the moment. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on April 14, 2018, 09:05:54 PM :) My MIG's just sat in one of my lock-ups if you need to borrow one.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on April 15, 2018, 08:28:10 AM Cheers mate. I’ve got another one up at mine, just need to pull my finger out and bring it home / get new wire etc. Chances are it’ll be get the 1100 on the road and actually ride something for a bit. Also going to Berlin in 2 weeks so shouldn’t be buying bike stuff really at the moment
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on April 15, 2018, 08:33:54 AM :)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on December 23, 2018, 10:48:19 PM Brought the lift home and got this one on it. Redid the front seat unit with the working welder. Also did some to the nudguard. Rivnutted the frame for its mount. Popped the carbs on as I wanted to try the carb holder to stop them popping off. I also really like the peanut tank, so think I need to get another one for both bikes.
(https://i.ibb.co/zn8R48C/3-FC41344-C7-DC-4-ED3-BA3-E-4-C4-A54655948.jpg) (https://ibb.co/SsQn3QH) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on December 23, 2018, 10:49:46 PM Carb holder up close
(https://i.ibb.co/h78wHQM/17-F94267-B2-BC-4-E37-8-AFE-929252-BEC9-F1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yfs75vR) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on December 24, 2018, 03:26:18 PM That's nicely made -your work Sir?
My first couple of XSs used to regularly pop & bang & burp their carbs off the rubber manifolds while sat at traffic lights! Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on December 24, 2018, 07:25:34 PM It’s one made by 2 hands motorcycles in Germany. Used to do some nice brackets and stuff, but think he’s shut up shop now
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on January 13, 2019, 07:10:00 PM Spent a bit of time in the garage today on this. Made some mudguard stays and mounted the seat properly. Started on a sidestand mount but couldn’t get it to take properly on the frame. Didn’t really take pictures, just a quick one from the Instagram
(https://i.ibb.co/tZwz24y/97-B143-EC-FC4-C-4-C76-B5-A8-945-C7645-A688.png) (https://ibb.co/4sw2S7B) < Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on January 13, 2019, 08:49:36 PM It's all progress though mate :)
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on May 08, 2019, 12:28:03 PM Spent a bit of time in the garage again. Not much on this one, but changed the throttle, got the sidestand to take - which will probably need cutting down and fully welded one of the struts up. I've had a throttle cable come in the post today, but think it might come up a bit short.
(https://i.ibb.co/bz3M1BX/xs3-may.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cDvSJFQ) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on May 08, 2019, 09:32:44 PM It's all progress mate :)
Is that one of those universal, cut it to length sidestands? Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on May 09, 2019, 06:05:16 AM Not sure, it came in a box of bits with the other one. Has a kick on the end, so guess it’s for something
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on May 09, 2019, 08:38:48 AM In my Brit bike days we used to buy "Custom Chrome" ones that had a big square block on the pivot end with a long side stand that pushed into it & was held with a grub screw, so you could cut the stand to suit.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on May 09, 2019, 02:21:12 PM that sounds a bit like the ones you can get still. Hasn't snapped off as far as I'm aware so hopefully all good
I need to pick up some "sex" bolts to cure my tank fitting issue, but bolt and tool aren't open on the weekends anymore are they? Something like these - https://www.fastenright.com/general-fixings/socket-countersunk-sex-bolts/sb03 Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on May 09, 2019, 03:25:45 PM No, they only open Monday to Friday now.
Sex Bolts?! I've never heard of those before! I've seen those fittings on bolt stalls at steam rallies, but didn't know that's what they're called. Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: triker_Chewie on May 10, 2019, 10:16:46 AM also called Chicago screws
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on May 10, 2019, 03:57:10 PM Ahh, now that I have heard.
Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Archie on June 05, 2019, 08:36:38 PM Got some threaded bungs to redo the footrest mounts come through the post. Pretty happy with how they’ve worked out. Look vaguely even as well
(https://i.ibb.co/GF4z8nd/170092-B5-DC39-44-A7-A895-720-ACB67-D8-EA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Bw50Qcf) (https://i.ibb.co/6wpWy7d/8-F98755-B-2-B87-42-C8-8-DDF-678-A6613-FA8-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xLc72t4) (https://i.ibb.co/LdHFdFK/CA9-A87-EE-CF37-4-EAB-928-F-4-E84-E343893-C.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1GjgGgc) Title: Re: XS No 3 Post by: Manky Monkey on June 06, 2019, 08:30:15 AM I don't think I've ever managed to get footpegs mounted symetrically!
Nice chunky mounts. |