Recent content by smz89

If you go the diy route I tried it on the cheap. Just fill your tank full of distiller vinegar and put in some steel beeds (I hunt so I just cut some 12 gauge shotgun shells and threw the shot in. Shake the shit out of the tank any do that a few times, leave for a day. Poured it out and I was...

Hey, I have a XS500 as well. I knew nothing about bikes let alone wiring before. Just had to learn as i go. Thanks to a lot of Sonreir's post i figured it out. This diagram helped me as a lot, but i used two diagrams to incorporate turn signals. And surprisingly it all worked out and the bike...

Guy i know had the same problem, as well i did too but on my xs500. for some reason when i push the start button nothing happens. I got so pissed because i checked all my line and there were no problem, all original parts. So i went with the old "anything fits if you kick it hard enough"...

Thats what i thought as well. But i put the original wiring harness back on, which was checked for continuity and still the same thing. Also, i am using the original start/kill witch. I'm gonna take it apart to see if something may be fried inside the switch.

Hey guys, Not sure if this is a common problem but i must know. Redid all the electrical on my xs500 and wont start as all. When i push the start button, the engine turns but no spark, except for when i took my finger off the button (sometimes)!!! So i got kinda pissed and figured, to hell...

Ya i completely understand man. Theres just something so satisfying about being able to fix, create, and mod yourself. In my eyes, the bike is no longer "a bike", but an extension of you. I actually just fired up my bike for the first time after messin with it for 3 weeks!!!! turns out it only...

I would recommend taking it to wildside motorcycle shop. Get it professionally done so you dont need to worry about it. the guys there are awesome. He takes old jap bikes and harleys and turns them into custom bobbers. His prices are pretty good too. most places charge $400 for powder coating a...

So I finally got the tail section and tank all cleaned up. Just finished the last clear coat and wet sanding this morning so here is a picture of the tank. let me know what you think. If you have any suggestions I'm open to it. I was trying to figure out a way to put the yamaha logo on'er but...

https://www.lunatik.com/products/taktik-extreme-5 This is the lunatik tactik..... there is nothing remotely close to this protection. Not even the armor from otterbox. Youtube it and you an see the shit and abuse they put this thing through. I also like how you can put it in your pocket...

SO once it is hardened, take it out of the mold. You will notice some spots that are flexible. Just use mat fiberglass and epoxy it from the inside. This will reduce your bondo needs and overall sanding, while still getting the add strength needed from the glassing. BTW, if you have any...

So once i got the shape, i got some sprinkler water hose and taped it around the edge of the foam to act as a lip for the seat once it is made. Then i covered it all in tape and then waxed the outer to act as a release agent. Now for the glassing i used a mat fiberglass and cloth fiber glass...

So since the bike couldn't start and i have to wait for parts to get in i went ahead with making the cafe seat. I opt'ed for the square style seat as i went well with the tank. Didn't seem right to force a shape onto the bike. would have messed up the streamline lines of the bike. I have some...

So i finally had some time to work on the bike this weekend.... with testing and gf's mothers b-day and all its been impossible to work on the bike. so if anyone is still following this thread, here are some updates. took the wiring harness off and went through the entire harness. thankfully...

Thanks a lot for the repost! that will be handy once the electrical is done.