does a 75 xs count?

jazzmans · 12-04-2010, 05:03 PM

does a 75 xs 650 count as old's cool? In my opinion, yes so there you have it.

just bought her from a good friend, magneto, no batt, needs help, but runs!!!!

jaz

crazydrummerdude · 12-04-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzmans

magneto, no batt

Looks like fun, but I'll bet looks better in person..

jazzmans · 12-04-2010, 05:48 PM

You can't see much, but this is the same bike, ripping up the dirttrack & then....the dialogue is fucking hilarious!

jaz

dino1 · 12-04-2010, 08:56 PM

it's a start! at least it has two wheels. I wouldn't mind owning a triumph powered chopper so this is close...

hunter_greyghost · 12-05-2010, 01:33 PM

Any chance of a look @ the magneto set up on this bike?
Cheers
Baza

TheRadBaron · 12-05-2010, 01:41 PM

I too am interested in the magneto setup on this bike. I know that the stock alternator can't be run batteryless since it needs 12v to excite the field. I know that people have converted them to a permanent magnet alternator and run batteryless using a capacitor in place of the battery. Short of expensive, full-race units, I've never seen a magneto ignition on an XS650.
Please share.

hunter_greyghost · 12-06-2010, 09:46 PM

jazzmans; any chance of some photos of the magneto setup. driving me crazy for a look!

Cheers
Baza

jazzmans · 12-09-2010, 06:15 PM

It's a magneto off of a 1998 yamaha banshee, and it's inside the engine, (I assume where the alt was) I didn't install it, and I will take pics the first time I crack the case.

already broke the countershaft sprocket cover when the (totally knackered) chain master link broke. parts on the way....

and so it goes.

bike has no power down low at all, but fucking rips on the highway! The keihin carb isn't dialed in yet.

jaz

hunter_greyghost · 12-10-2010, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzmans

It's a magneto off of a 1998 yamaha banshee, and it's inside the engine, (I assume where the alt was) I didn't install it, and I will take pics the first time I crack the case.

already broke the countershaft sprocket cover when the (totally knackered) chain master link broke. parts on the way....

and so it goes.

bike has no power down low at all, but fucking rips on the highway! The keihin carb isn't dialed in yet.

jaz

Thanks for the heads - up, I'll check out that model when I'm near a decent wrecker.
Cheers
Baza

jazzmans · 12-10-2010, 05:21 AM

Sniper X · 12-10-2010, 08:12 AM

Very interesting mods on that thing! Especially the mag and the two into one aluminum intake manifold!

hunter_greyghost · 12-10-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzmans

That's not a good look!
Baza

jazzmans · 12-10-2010, 05:50 PM

first off, I wanna make this clear. I DID NOT BUILD THIS BIKE.

Sorry for yelling, but schmucks taking credit for someone else's build is one of my pet peeves.

a very good freind of mine did this entire build, Everything from this point on will be mine.

ok, a couple of photos.

That's the magneto I believe, artsy shot I know, here's another not so pretty

I'm leaning over my KLR, who knew it made a decent tripod also?

I know very little about Xs's, my last one was fifteen years ago I got rid of it, and I didn't wrench on my own shit then (stupid me) so I didn't know much about it.

Question about the clutch. the clutch cable goes to the left side, and hooks to a lever & spring on the part of the bike that's removed. there's a bar that goes into the bike that aligns up inside the case with the clutch lever/spring. Is that supposed to move freely? How does it engage/disengage the clutch? IN the second photo, you can just see it to the left of the countershaft sprocket center

jaz

Grider Pirate · 12-10-2010, 05:56 PM

I"m local and I'll weld up the case for you (free) if you want.
PM me.

Drilldogger · 12-10-2010, 06:01 PM

That's the clutch pushrod, it goes through the bottom end and pushes directly on the clutch. If it is stock, there are actually two rods end to end. Aftermarket rods can be bought in one piece.
Yes it does move freely. Whatever you do, don't lose the little ball bearing that goes between the end of the rod and the spring loaded mechanism. When you pull on the cable the mechanism rotates and shifts slightly toward the engine which pushes the push rod and releases the clutch.
The seal for this rod is notorious for leaking, and it is a pita to stop. But the parts are available cheap from "Mikes XS".

And hell yes a 75XS counts. They are the "better Bonneville" you know!

12-04-2010, 05:03 PM	#1
jazzmans ^OP fickt euch Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Devils Playground nv Oddometer: 4,560	does a 75 xs count? does a 75 xs 650 count as old's cool? In my opinion, yes so there you have it. just bought her from a good friend, magneto, no batt, needs help, but runs!!!! jaz __________________ no-one sees motorcycles. life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. Klay-->You know what I mean, you bubble-headed noise-maker.

12-04-2010, 05:48 PM	#3
jazzmans ^OP fickt euch Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Devils Playground nv Oddometer: 4,560	You can't see much, but this is the same bike, ripping up the dirttrack & then....the dialogue is fucking hilarious! jaz __________________ no-one sees motorcycles. life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. Klay-->You know what I mean, you bubble-headed noise-maker.

12-04-2010, 08:56 PM	#4
dino1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: cen tex Oddometer: 133	it's a start! at least it has two wheels. I wouldn't mind owning a triumph powered chopper so this is close... __________________ 1987 BMW R80 (SOLD) : ( 1996 Honda elite 80 2000 honda vfr no flames, skulls or cupholders : [ 1995 orange speed triple (SOLD) : {

12-05-2010, 01:33 PM	#5
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,509	Any chance of a look @ the magneto set up on this bike? Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

12-05-2010, 01:41 PM	#6
TheRadBaron Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Central Illinois Oddometer: 321	I too am interested in the magneto setup on this bike. I know that the stock alternator can't be run batteryless since it needs 12v to excite the field. I know that people have converted them to a permanent magnet alternator and run batteryless using a capacitor in place of the battery. Short of expensive, full-race units, I've never seen a magneto ignition on an XS650. Please share. __________________ The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise. -Tacitus

12-06-2010, 09:46 PM	#7
hunter_greyghost XS650 Allroads Traveller Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Yass, Australia Oddometer: 5,509	jazzmans; any chance of some photos of the magneto setup. driving me crazy for a look! Cheers Baza __________________ 1981 XS650SH "Tourer" [ For Sale - when / maybe?], 1975 XS650B "Adventure" ['Kenny Krazyhorse'], 1982 XL500R 'Project' www.aussiegreyghost.smugmug.com Couldn't afford a 'GSA', so now it's an 'XSA' "I didn't do it! & whoever said I did, is a liar!"

12-09-2010, 06:15 PM	#8
jazzmans ^OP fickt euch Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Devils Playground nv Oddometer: 4,560	It's a magneto off of a 1998 yamaha banshee, and it's inside the engine, (I assume where the alt was) I didn't install it, and I will take pics the first time I crack the case. already broke the countershaft sprocket cover when the (totally knackered) chain master link broke. parts on the way.... and so it goes. bike has no power down low at all, but fucking rips on the highway! The keihin carb isn't dialed in yet. jaz __________________ no-one sees motorcycles. life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. Klay-->You know what I mean, you bubble-headed noise-maker.

12-10-2010, 05:21 AM	#10
jazzmans ^OP fickt euch Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Devils Playground nv Oddometer: 4,560	__________________ no-one sees motorcycles. life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. Klay-->You know what I mean, you bubble-headed noise-maker.

12-10-2010, 08:12 AM	#11
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,406	Very interesting mods on that thing! Especially the mag and the two into one aluminum intake manifold! __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE. IT'S VOLTAGE DIVIDED BY CURRENT

12-10-2010, 05:50 PM	#13
jazzmans ^OP fickt euch Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Devils Playground nv Oddometer: 4,560	first off, I wanna make this clear. I DID NOT BUILD THIS BIKE. Sorry for yelling, but schmucks taking credit for someone else's build is one of my pet peeves. a very good freind of mine did this entire build, Everything from this point on will be mine. ok, a couple of photos. That's the magneto I believe, artsy shot I know, here's another not so pretty I'm leaning over my KLR, who knew it made a decent tripod also? I know very little about Xs's, my last one was fifteen years ago I got rid of it, and I didn't wrench on my own shit then (stupid me) so I didn't know much about it. Question about the clutch. the clutch cable goes to the left side, and hooks to a lever & spring on the part of the bike that's removed. there's a bar that goes into the bike that aligns up inside the case with the clutch lever/spring. Is that supposed to move freely? How does it engage/disengage the clutch? IN the second photo, you can just see it to the left of the countershaft sprocket center jaz __________________ no-one sees motorcycles. life is what happens while you are busy making other plans. Klay-->You know what I mean, you bubble-headed noise-maker.

12-10-2010, 05:56 PM	#14
Grider Pirate Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: LV, NV Oddometer: 1,669	I"m local and I'll weld up the case for you (free) if you want. PM me. __________________ Please don't tell Mom I'm a pilot. She thinks I play piano in a whorehouse. http://griderpirate.smugmug.com/ http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?feature=mhum

12-10-2010, 06:01 PM	#15
Drilldogger Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: between the Smoke & Muskoka Oddometer: 500	That's the clutch pushrod, it goes through the bottom end and pushes directly on the clutch. If it is stock, there are actually two rods end to end. Aftermarket rods can be bought in one piece. Yes it does move freely. Whatever you do, don't lose the little ball bearing that goes between the end of the rod and the spring loaded mechanism. When you pull on the cable the mechanism rotates and shifts slightly toward the engine which pushes the push rod and releases the clutch. The seal for this rod is notorious for leaking, and it is a pita to stop. But the parts are available cheap from "Mikes XS". And hell yes a 75XS counts. They are the "better Bonneville" you know! __________________ Drillers' go deeper!

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