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So......it has been over a year now but I have finally been able to make some progress on a trio of 80/81 XS that I picked up a while back. Over the summer I was finally able to really go through them and get an idea of what I had.
The engine in the LG is going to need a rebuild. Rod bearing is super tight, not seized but not right either. Yet to pull the case apart to see if it is a spun bearing or what but it isnt good. The engine from the H is actually solid. Using that as the current build. Stole the cylinders and head from the LG to use on the H engine. Barrels needs a good cleaning so dingle balled them and got a new set of ebay rings to slap in. This is only going to be a temp engine while I bore and build the LG. Tore apart the head and gave that a good cleaning. I work in the same building as a machine shop so I can get them to give it a good deck. Also picked up a set of early model cams. Should help.....we will see.
Only came with one set of carbs. Pulled those apart and found 3 out of 4 diaphragms were bad. Checked out pricing and decided instead to get a set of ZRX carbs. Hard to beat a set for $150.
Somehow the bikes came with ZERO front brake parts. Decided that if I am going to spend money on brakes I might as well upgrade them, and if upgrading the brakes I might as well upgrade the entire front end. Hence, going with the busa swap. Picked up all the components individually on ebay (about 175 for everything) and some bearings from all balls (should be in by this weekend so I can hang the front end on the frame).
Between all 3 bikes, only got 1 wiring harness. I made sure everything was hooked up and tested continuity throughout. Seems like it is good. I will know more once I get coils and a battery and can give it a real test. It had a few spots that were hacked as they tried to modify the lights and turn signals. Should be an easy fix though.
I know that the majority of everyone on this forum dislikes bikes being cut apart but I decided this sport cruiser needed more sport. Not going cafe style but maybe a few cues. Think more V-Rod meets cafe meets XS. Straight line without completely crapping your pants in the turns.
I will try to post more over the winter as I get more time and parts. In lieu of more details I will try to post some pictures soon.
The engine in the LG is going to need a rebuild. Rod bearing is super tight, not seized but not right either. Yet to pull the case apart to see if it is a spun bearing or what but it isnt good. The engine from the H is actually solid. Using that as the current build. Stole the cylinders and head from the LG to use on the H engine. Barrels needs a good cleaning so dingle balled them and got a new set of ebay rings to slap in. This is only going to be a temp engine while I bore and build the LG. Tore apart the head and gave that a good cleaning. I work in the same building as a machine shop so I can get them to give it a good deck. Also picked up a set of early model cams. Should help.....we will see.
Only came with one set of carbs. Pulled those apart and found 3 out of 4 diaphragms were bad. Checked out pricing and decided instead to get a set of ZRX carbs. Hard to beat a set for $150.
Somehow the bikes came with ZERO front brake parts. Decided that if I am going to spend money on brakes I might as well upgrade them, and if upgrading the brakes I might as well upgrade the entire front end. Hence, going with the busa swap. Picked up all the components individually on ebay (about 175 for everything) and some bearings from all balls (should be in by this weekend so I can hang the front end on the frame).
Between all 3 bikes, only got 1 wiring harness. I made sure everything was hooked up and tested continuity throughout. Seems like it is good. I will know more once I get coils and a battery and can give it a real test. It had a few spots that were hacked as they tried to modify the lights and turn signals. Should be an easy fix though.
I know that the majority of everyone on this forum dislikes bikes being cut apart but I decided this sport cruiser needed more sport. Not going cafe style but maybe a few cues. Think more V-Rod meets cafe meets XS. Straight line without completely crapping your pants in the turns.
I will try to post more over the winter as I get more time and parts. In lieu of more details I will try to post some pictures soon.
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