Rat_ranger
Coast to Coast
Sump filter is finished.
You can rephase an XS to 277* without a crank pin, the pin is only needed if you want a true 270*.Hey, I've got a question for you. Please forgive my ignorance of the XS650 but I saw on the "latest purchase" thread that you got a 270* rephase pin. Is the purpose of that to rephase the cylinders so they are going up and down opposed rather than together? I've always heard about a significant amount of vibration with these and have assumed the rephase is to settle that down.
I'd ride a stock one before going through with a rephase. Between cam and ignition it can get spendy, and it goes up even more if you send the crank out to be done.Thanx, I kinna figured it was something along that line. I can't imagine I'd like that kinna vibe so smoothing things out would be an advantage.
This ol' dog still trying to learn new tricks.
think most parallel twins are 270 or 277 these days. there must be something to it otherwise the OEMs wouldn't do it.As to if it's worth it, that depends on the rider. Some love it, some hate it.
I think most are 270, except KTM who went 285. I wonder if they managed to get engines quieter by having the offset, or if it simplifies the crankcase ventilation. Or is it simply trying to stay relevant in a hot market.think most parallel twins are 270 or 277 these days. there must be something to it otherwise the OEMs wouldn't do it.
Thanks. I made it from a chunk of aluminum I've had for probably 7 years or longer.Think of the cheap one as a jig so you could get the angle of the dangle just right. Nice work on the new one.