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      willis replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      The headlight bucket is fine. But when they laid it over in the yard it broke the bulb and bent the trim ring. Also smashed the turn...
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      willis replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      Heck ya! I may be hitting up Bill Bowling too. I suspect he may have some parts leftover that are not up to his restoration quality...
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      willis replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      I told the sellers if they come across the other side cover in their clean out that I’d gladly give them another $50 for it. Fingers...
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      willis replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      I can’t afford a restoration on this. Maybe just a resurrection? A few notes from the time spent cleaning today. The rims cleaned up...
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      willis replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      A nice little cherry on top was they gave me a few other items they were going to throw away. The father is one that when something...
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      willis replied to the thread Saving another XS2.
      Today my son and I borrowed my neighbors trailer and went to pick up the bike. It is hot as balls out today so we had our work cut out...
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      willis posted the thread Saving another XS2 in The Garage.
      Here we go again. I don’t need another project right now as I still have two others I haven’t finished yet. But as we all do, I...
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      willis replied to the thread Title Needed.
      ! You and me both! Lived here my whole life and still do t understand it. Each state is different.
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      willis replied to the thread XS2 Survivor resurection..
      Remind me to buy my next bike from you!
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      willis replied to the thread Brake caliper question.
      You may also want to check with Gary's SOIR, or with DogBunny. Both are known to hold used supplies.
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      willis replied to the thread Brake caliper question.
      650 direct has better pricing on some things. Others it is the same. I always shop around and compare Mike's, 650 Direct, and...
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      willis replied to the thread Brake caliper question.
      XS650DIRECT has the same caliper cheaper. https://xs650direct.com/products?show_all=true&category=68
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      willis replied to the thread Title Needed.
      https://www.saintsengine.com/services/title-service/ No experience with them but have heard good reviews.
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      willis replied to the thread Any Harley guys here?.
      Just remember, there is an ass for every seat. Things you might easily toss in the bin could potentially be some extra money in your...
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      willis posted the thread For Sale - ‘76 dash in Classifieds.
      1976 ignition and gauge mount. No key. No gauges. All wiring present. $35 plus shipping
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      Solid seat pan that came off a 77 standard. Minor surface rust along left side that will easily clean up. No holes. Also includes the...
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      willis replied to the thread 18 inch or 16 inch rear wheel.
      Tmikeyb, where did you source your replacement fork tubes? I just scored a 72 as well and it has extended tubes that need to go.
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      willis replied to the thread It really is a sickness….
      Well it's like I told my wife last night, it could be worse! I could be out at the bar or at the casino. Instead she knows exactly...
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      willis replied to the thread It really is a sickness….
      :smoke: I do have lots of leftover parts I can throw at this. But now I’ve gotta learn the differences between the 256 and 447 motors...
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      Why can I not control myself? I don’t need another bike when I already have two unfinished projects! Yet once again today I ran down a...
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      willis replied to the thread Let's See The XS's.
      Is this the one on Ebay right now?
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      Medic, try Niche Cycle...
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      willis replied to the thread Air filter material.
      I used the green sheet from mikes on mine.
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      willis replied to the thread CALIPER SEAL KIT - 1975 XS650.
      Had many good deals with HVC. THE 75 shared brake parts with the RD and possibly the tx750 IIRC.
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      willis replied to the thread Any Harley guys here?.
      Minor, but missing the ignition cover and also missing bolts on the rear fender strut.
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      willis replied to the thread Any Harley guys here?.
      Oh ya, and as far as vibration goes, it’s a Harley! You ride an xs650 so it can’t be any worse than that, right. But it’s a lobey...
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      willis replied to the thread Any Harley guys here?.
      I agree with 46. The evo is very clean and appears well cared for. They are dead reliable as stated and 88 cubes is still plenty. But...
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      willis replied to the thread The great 2M BBQ hunt.
      My thermoplastic table was broke in a few spots. Had to JB weld it back together and give it a coat of paint. Not sure how long it...
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      willis replied to the thread The great 2M BBQ hunt.
      I procured the tires from a garden wagon in my shed that sees little use. Much easier to roll around now.
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      willis replied to the thread The great 2M BBQ hunt.
      It’s that time of year again! Gearing up for another grillin’ and chillin season here in northern IN. Ive decided to switch back from a...
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      willis replied to the thread NGK'S A PLENTY !.
      Mine have all delivered. I tried to find some of my older plugs to compare against but all I could find are the BPR’s. The absolute...
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      willis replied to the thread NGK'S A PLENTY !.
      :agree: ***RockAuto testamonial*** Last fall my daughter clipped a mailbox with the mirror of her Honda Pilot. Local dealership...
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      willis replied to the thread NGK'S A PLENTY !.
      My first one arrived. Looks legit, but I’m not sure I could spot a counterfeit one as I’ve never known the difference. Stamped made in...
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