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I wasn't trying to be secretive. I was comparing these two mechanical assemblies and the owner groups. They even have what I feel is the equivelent to our 2nd gear fix.
There was more interest in this thread when the other site was unknown.
Looks like I have some filing to do on my hammer/sear interface (2nd gear fix). Replace the floating firing pin with a spring-loaded one (Tkat fork brace).
The other similarity is that there were a lot of SKS's imported (like the XS) and there are still quite a few around. A lot of shooters have or have had or has a friend with an SKS. So they do qualify as a curio or relic when not modified. If you do change things then you have to make it 922r compliant. I'm glad the govmt isn't quite as interested in motorcycles as they are firearms.
One difference is the value of the SKS is going up. Used to be you could buy one for $80 new. Now $200 is a good deal with some going for much higher.
Pat Kelly
<p-lkelly@sbcglobal.net>
1978 XS1100E (The Force)
1980 XS1100LG (The Dark Side)
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 quad-cab long-bed (Wifes ride)
1999 Suburban (The Ship)
1994 Dodge Spirit (Son #1)
1968 F100 (Valentine)
"No one is totally useless. They can always be used as a bad example"
There was more interest in this thread when the other site was unknown.
Looks like I have some filing to do on my hammer/sear interface (2nd gear fix). Replace the floating firing pin with a spring-loaded one (Tkat fork brace). - - -
Hi Pat,
there are other similarities:-
Converting to single shot (hardtailing) or to black powder (Springer forks)
Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"
1978 XS1100E K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters Green Monster Coils SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Guess that means my Russian SKS(1952) is a "bobber" with the Butler Creek stock and Wiliams peep sight.......but has the forged reciever and chromed lined barrel. Could just be called "comfort" mods as on my Venturer. Decent trigger pull for the style, so no sear (2nd gear) mods.............
81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.
I only wish I had an SKS. But right now I'm glad all my firearms are a couple blocks away in a gunsafe, as I'm afraid I'd be shooting someone if they were more accessible to me right now. But for the moment my limited time and money that doesn't go into living and eating goes into keeping brutus happy being that he is my commuter vehicle (as well as recreational vehicle).
Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.
- - - right now I'm glad all my firearms are a couple blocks away in a gunsafe, as I'm afraid I'd be shooting someone if they were more accessible to me right now. - - -
Hi Cy,
I'd advise against shooting someone, you are highly likely to get caught and although the free board and lodgings are a plus the rest of being jailed is not a good thing.
Better you publicly forgive the fool and watch him writhe with embarrassment.
Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"
Hi Cy,
I'd advise against shooting someone, you are highly likely to get caught and although the free board and lodgings are a plus the rest of being jailed is not a good thing.
Better you publicly forgive the fool and watch him writhe with embarrassment.
Unfortunately the true fools are generally immune to embarrassment. But notice I said I'm glad they are a couple blocks away. I prefer not to shoot them either, as being truly pissed at them I'd tend to injure badly rather than kill them, which would cost me more in the long run anyways.
Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.
Yup, if you end up shooting someone, make sure they are dead....solves a lot of problems later on.....
Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters Green Monster Coils SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
+ 1 on that nate,
thats the copper coming out of u.
whats the saying, "dead men tell no tales "
pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
Hey cy:
These guys are supposed to be in your area & seem to have a lot of money.
Why don't you hook up with them?
Been down there, they ain't there. That town don't exist, I've ridden through pretty much all the areas it's supposed to be in, and yes, I watch the show. I thought about getting the patches and going as a member of SAMCRO for halloween , but the thought of spending $300+ on a costume (which is what it costs for a quality set of patches) was a bit much, I could get a good project bike for that money .
Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.
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