1978 Yamaha XS650

[Cloyd]

Also painted the top and bottom carb mounts after cleaning them.

 

[Cloyd]

Just got my rotors back today... thanks josh.

 

[hurley209]

awesome dude! looks awesome!

 

[hurley209]

dude im loving the rim strip. whered you get those?

 

[Chito]

Really like the wheels!

 

[Cloyd]

Yeah I think they are pretty dope. Got them on ebay.

 

[Cloyd]

My carbs are really clean on the inside but I want to outside to be clean as well. I took my other carbs to an ultrasonic tank and they look brand new. Does anyone have suggestion to make them looking that new without paying up for the ultrasonic service?

 

[Cloyd]

Stripped down the front end to install new bearings, rebuild the forks, and polish.

 

[Cloyd]

Is mikesxs the best option for steering bearings?

 

[zuehl666]

Is mikesxs the best option for steering bearings?

I got the All Balls version, little bit cheaper price but they worked out well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALL-BALLS-YAMAHA-XJ650-80-83-STEERING-STEM-BEARING-KIT-/180849344935?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252BFICS%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D160761018135%26ps%3D54#ht_1416wt_883

 

[Cloyd]

Cool I was thinking about those too. I will probably go that route.

 

[DreadRock]

Bikes coming along nicely man ! Now where have i see those wheels LOL Of course i think there cool as hell ! LOL
Keep up the work man !

 

[Cloyd]

Yeah sorry about that it just fit in perfectly for my vision of my bike. But I am sure you did a better job on yours because I didn't really have the best equipment to paint my wheels and powder is not cheap.

 

[DreadRock]

Hell man only thing i did was take my time lol Had them blasted then taped them up and cleaned then slowly work the primor on small coats to heavier coats then wait to dry then did the same for the black . Did them with rattle can my man ! ;D
That will be $50.00 for the idea man LOL Fuk sorry i think its cool man !

 

[Cloyd]

Got my new tank today but it has a million pin holes in the bottom so i will have to find something else.

 

[Tim]

Seriously? I had no idea there were holes in it - sending your money back ASAP! Sorry about that. Shit.

 

[Cloyd]

Dude absolutely no worries don't send the money back I will come across another one. That kind of stuff happens.

 

[Tim]

Nope! Money refunded. Go find a better tank and make a nice looking bike. Get your ass and the bike out to a DTT meet and we'll have a beer over it.

 

[Cloyd]

Got my new "all balls" steering bearings and I am about to install them. Tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[grgaSH]

My carbs are really clean on the inside but I want to outside to be clean as well. I took my other carbs to an ultrasonic tank and they look brand new. Does anyone have suggestion to make them looking that new without paying up for the ultrasonic service?

I used alu polishing paste and toothbrush for outside cleaning carbs... after cleaning just rubbing with cloth, some parts are nickel plated...