3/3/13
3/2/13
XS650 project
The turn signals for the '75 are from ebay seller The Alpha Moto. They are $32.50 with free shipping for a set of four. I use these same aluminum bodied signals on my Sportster and SR500.
I'd mocked up the bike using the stock gauges, but wasn't sure if I'd use them or get aftermarket gauges. I trying to reuse as many stock parts as possible.
They needed some cleaning and painting.
After taking it apart I noticed that the gauges themselves have metal bodies rather than the later plastic ones, so a change in plan. I'm ditching the speedometer and using just the tachometer. Using the Pamcopete gearing spreadsheet, I'll just need to look up the RPMs for a given speed, and it is really the only gauge needed.
Cleaned, sanded and then painted. The paint is the satin black caliper paint I used on the brake calipers.
The stock bracket on top, and the two new brackets I made on the bottom.
A rear view of the tach and new brackets. The harness got trimmed also, going from ten lights to just four.
I relocated the ignition switch to the top fork clamp.
The center part has a section thick enough to drill and tap for a stud which I Loctited in place.The stud needs to be short to clear the steering bearing cover, but there is just enough room to fit.
I really like it. Much slimmer than the stock setup, and a no cost mod.
I'd mocked up the bike using the stock gauges, but wasn't sure if I'd use them or get aftermarket gauges. I trying to reuse as many stock parts as possible.
They needed some cleaning and painting.
After taking it apart I noticed that the gauges themselves have metal bodies rather than the later plastic ones, so a change in plan. I'm ditching the speedometer and using just the tachometer. Using the Pamcopete gearing spreadsheet, I'll just need to look up the RPMs for a given speed, and it is really the only gauge needed.
Cleaned, sanded and then painted. The paint is the satin black caliper paint I used on the brake calipers.
The stock bracket on top, and the two new brackets I made on the bottom.
A rear view of the tach and new brackets. The harness got trimmed also, going from ten lights to just four.
I relocated the ignition switch to the top fork clamp.
The center part has a section thick enough to drill and tap for a stud which I Loctited in place.The stud needs to be short to clear the steering bearing cover, but there is just enough room to fit.
I really like it. Much slimmer than the stock setup, and a no cost mod.
2/28/13
XS650 project
I scrubbed and cleaned up the caliper parts using automatic transmission fluid. It works well to loosen up the grunge.
All four pistons had pitting.
I bought two new sets from ebay seller Kenosha Kid in Germany. They are beautifully machined stainless steel, and at an excellent price.
The new seals and bleeder screws and caps are from MikesXS.
I wanted to use the modern Yamaha emblems, so bought some from ebay seller storecxdotcom. These are 4.5 cm, so a perfect fit.
Here they are ready to install. The paint is VHT 'satin black' caliper paint.
All four pistons had pitting.
I bought two new sets from ebay seller Kenosha Kid in Germany. They are beautifully machined stainless steel, and at an excellent price.
The new seals and bleeder screws and caps are from MikesXS.
I wanted to use the modern Yamaha emblems, so bought some from ebay seller storecxdotcom. These are 4.5 cm, so a perfect fit.
Here they are ready to install. The paint is VHT 'satin black' caliper paint.
2/24/13
Indiana Motorcycle Expo part 2
Dreyer Honda South is now an EBR dealer.
Mikey Teutul of American Chopper in the house. He makes everyone smile.
Indiana currently doesn't have a Moto Guzzi dealership, but it looks like Vespa Shelbyville will soon be carrying the brand. They had a V7 Racer at the show, and the fit and finish are excellent. It looks like a great bike for the $9995 price tag.
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