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I haven't had any chances to do any plug readings, so not sure on the jetting, but it feels better than it has with the current jet set up. It's a little cold blooded, but will get it more dialed in when the snow melts.

Make sure to use that heater in a well ventilated area, I believe those create a fair bit of carbon-monoxide ...

Is yours hard to kick over? I really have to put some weight into mine.

I never rode it with the balance shaft, but it seems to be pretty normal as far as vibration, but I haven't really gone on any long rides yet.

From rough beginnings.... It's almost done, just a few more tweaks, but running strong re-jetted and with the balance shaft removed completely :)

Re: Project 3 the Hard Way- 73 TX500 Good to see you back in action, I need to update my xs500 thread too.

Now on to the brakes and tank cleaning.

Well... after purchasing the bike in boxes I finally got to hear her run today :) I've got a new set of jets on the way to accommodate the pods and less restrictive exhaust, and a chain so I can actually ride her. Pretty validating hearing her run, and run smooth. I guess all the hard work did...

Re: Project 3 the Hard Way- 73 TX500 Looking good, I'm always checking your thread for encouragement :) Cheers

Well, got the engine in today, still need to sort out the the points and everything. I kind of like the two tone, but totally understand where you are coming from Joe, I may paint it down the road, just eager to get it running.

Just finished a few covers, coated them in a texture silver similar the color on HD Sportsters... Kind of a raw aluminum look...

Thanks for all the encouragement guys, and yes, good to see people from SLC. So I'm on the home stretch but need an easy way to rivet the new cam chain link, any tips? I tried a few sets of pliers, but I think I might have to go get a mini C-Clamp to press it together or something. Here's...

I broke down and took the engine cases to get hot tanked to get all the crud off of them and finally got back to work on the bike... Assembled the cases today. You might notice the missing balance shaft. I think I'm going to roll without it, along with the removed starter. Now I just need to...

Good to see another xs... I may start working on mine again soon haha :)

Re: SR500 1978..."KING TACO" *seat made out of cowboy boots* Pretty cool, I dig that.

I'm just going to scrub with wire brushes, decision made, it's worth the time.

Soda may be the way to go, and kopcicle, you just confused the hell out of me haha. Edit: kopcicle, I'm completely eliminating the starting system, so I don't think I will even run that chain, just the balance shaft chain. Good info, thanks

It is fully disassembled right now, just dealing with the bare aluminum cases. I guess I could spend a few more hours with the little wire brushes I have, it just feels never-ending.

I used my garden hose yesterday with a nozzle, and it took some of the gunk off. I think I am going to sand blast the remaining crap and hope for the best. I'll try to get some reassembly done over the weekend and update the thread with some more pics. Cheers :)

Re: '75 CB550 - Gulf - took a better vid today That sounds absolutely fantastic, a head-turner in every sense.