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I too run linux. I started with experimenting on a laptop that is almost 10 yrs old with lubuntu. I now run linux mint on my desktop and love it. The hardest thing was getting my wife to a point where she felt comfortable using it, especially when it comes to office type documents, getting her...

I have 2 xs650's. both 1980, one a g one an sg. one long term hardtail project and one that I ride everyday. I have done some stuff to it to make it more reliable and such, when I got it it was in pretty rough shape, but now I trust it enough to ride it everyday. I have been thinking about...

Looking for a standard tank not the special. It will go on my xs650, I want the extra capacity for longer trips. Thanks

So it has been a crazy month. a couple weeks ago I was riding my bike, home from church of all places, and my petcock started leaking and ended up leaking enough to starve the carbs from fuel. A friend from church stopped and we loaded my bike in his truck and brought it home. Then the hunt...

I bought a universal petcock and petcock adapter from Dime City Cycles. It has a 3/4" NPT threads (size might be off but it is not important, the important part is that the adapter plate and petcock fit together). I am worried about leaking at that point, I have not tested it out, but getting...

Thanks for the responses! I appreciate the tips. I do plan on doing a good engine build down the road. Jewbacca, without getting into the motor too much what would you recommend for "go fast parts" to put on it? I am going to do a rephase big bore (of some sort- much more research before I...

I will try to find a good pick of what I want, sorry I am taking a while on that.

I should have specified which bike, they have a few on there. It is the camper special BMW. Also shown here... http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r80-crowe-customs#more-14266

You know the hoop at the end of the seat? I want to build one that is flat with the rest of the seat frame. And a more squared off one would be ideal. Does anyone know where I can get one, or have one made? If someone here has the ability to make one I would be interested in putting them to...

I am building an xs650 and want to go with a style like this; http://crowemetalco.com/ I like the idea of taking my bike wherever I go, no matter how far it is. Coming from that view point how do i create a simple seat design like above and have the internals comfy for the long haul? I do...

By the way. I think styling wise my plan has changed. I am still going to do all the handling and suspension stuff as planned and will eventually build a bigger rephased motor. But I have new inspiration: http://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r80-crowe-customs I think that bike is pretty sweet, I...

NEw sprockets and chain and rear tire on! I will have to post a new pick of the bike, it is different now. So I am now finding that my petcock is leaking. I can remedy it by turning it off, but when it is on it leaks. It does not have a vacuum hose running to the manifold so I am thinking...

my petcock is leaking and overall looks old and not taken care of, rusty exterior etc. Should I pick up a rebuild kit or replace it. I know mikesxs has a replacement that is supposed to be better than the stock vacuum type or whatever. What are you guys doing?

I recieved a request for more details. I swapped handlebars and at the same time was going to install a hydraulic clutch so the clutch cable came off, I also took off the side cover and used another side cover that I had already tapped threads into. I ran into issues with the hydraulic clutch...

So I took apart my xs650 1980. I finished putting it back together tonight and went for a test run. I could only shift to 3rd, and the engine was running like the clutch was not fully releasing. I got it back home and went to adjusting the clutch according to the manual. Now I can not get it...

I have a 1980 xs650 sg and want to know what I can use from a more modern bike. I want to slim things down, the levers especially are super long. I guess I might be interested to know what levers I can swap, if thats a possibility. I havent looked into that so I am not sure if they are part...

So I successfully got my bushings out using a toggle bolt trick I found online! and pressed my new bushings in using all thread and some washers and bolts as a press! It was a good night! Now I need to get some good grease and a grease gun to get it all back together, also added a grease hole...

So, I was rebuilding my carbs, installing my Hydraulic clutch and switching handlebars and such. Had a bunch of issues. My hydraulic clutch has some issues so I will have to take it all off and install my cable clutch again. :( So I started taking off my rear wheel, My new chain should be...

Thanks for the response. So the debate is longevity (530) vs. Lighter (520). I will ponder on it, but honesty I am leaning toward 530 right now. So I went to my local shop and we were looking up chains and sprockets. The topic came up about having enough clearance for an o-ring chain. It...

So to elaborate more on the trip home and the bike. It is rougher than I remember from when I looked at it. I must have had some "must have xs650" blinders on. It is not too bad really but a little rougher than remembered. It vibrates like a mother! I have found some of the cosmetic...