XS650 project

The '73 TX650 forks I'd bought at the last swap meet, and used parts for the twin disc swap, were missing the bottom caliper bolt, and the one that came off the '75 didn't look so good. It has a chrome acorn head and the threads are 10mm x 1.25. Everything at the hardware stores was 1.50 pitch. I'd bought a set of chrome acorn nuts from MikesXS, and found an exhaust manifold hardware kit at Autozone with studs the right length and in the correct 10mm x 1.25 pitch.


This will work. I first cut slots in the end of the studs at the nut end to be able to use a flat blade screwdriver if needed to remove the studs.


The calipers mounted. I trimmed the end of the key tab on the outside pad on the left caliper, since it looked like it might not clear the fork slider.


Here is where I'm at now on the bike. Next on the list is wiring. I'll be doing the Pamcopete Chrysler regulator and Radio Shack rectifier conversion.