Recent content by Rat_ranger

They aren't cheap around here either. I just got lucky. I'd been looking for a frame since I found the engine. Found the engine on offerup, which isn't used much in my area. Just an old guy that was tired of having it in his storage unit after 30+ years. The guy selling the frame wanted it...

650, it'll pair well with the t120r engine I bought for $75 4 years ago. Balance was fine, the issue was with the weight out to the sides the bike didn't want to lean, so turns were a little wonky.

Rode home from the swapmeet with a very akward backpack. Pre oil in frame triumph frame with hardtail. For $100 it was a good deal.

I think most are 270, except KTM who went 285. I wonder if they managed to get engines quieter by having the offset, or if it simplifies the crankcase ventilation. Or is it simply trying to stay relevant in a hot market. I think some people stick to 360* engines for nostalgia or cost, and...

I'd ride a stock one before going through with a rephase. Between cam and ignition it can get spendy, and it goes up even more if you send the crank out to be done.

You can rephase an XS to 277* without a crank pin, the pin is only needed if you want a true 270*. Stock on the XS the pistons move up and down together, on the standard 277 and 270 the pistons are about 90* off from each other, so only 1 stops at TDC or BDC at a time. It's supposed to...

Working on the front end. Horn, headlights and motoscope mini are mounted. Working on the number plate to hide everything.

I received a 270* rephase pin for a XS650. I think it'll be used for the one in my shed. I also happen to have a 750 kit sitting on the shelf.

Pipes are coated, packed and installed. Slowly getting closer to getting it back on the road. Next big thing will be wiring.

Sendcutsend is worth using if you need some parts cut. For $30 I got 3 crank trigger wheels and 2 cam trigger wheels shipped. Parts arrived in less than a week and to size.

Vapor blasted the side covers.

Sump filter is finished.

I recommend a SH775 reg/rec unit. They are spendy new but can be found used for pretty cheap. Polaris used them on a bunch of things so I search ebay for polaris regulator, then look at the pics until I find one that's marked right. Keeps the stator and regulator significantly cooler since it...

Almost done with the spin on filter adapter.

New exhaust hanger has been fabricated, pipes are off being coated, and carbs showed up from the UK. Switching to carbs since at some point in the move half way across the country and years of storage the ECU got water in it.