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<blockquote data-quote="Bulldog9" data-source="post: 540176" data-attributes="member: 17133"><p>Man, that looks great! If you've found the XS Site, you'll get great advice over there. Strange that it pops out of first, I remember guys having trouble with second. The XS is easy to work on, not so easy to take fast through the curves and less easy to stop quickly, but.... it is an easy bike to love.</p><p></p><p>Have fun! I'd suggest an upgraded universal/aftermarket front brake cyl & SS lines. You can get rebuild kits for the front calipers. Also progressive springs in front to eliminate the air preload system, and either have your rear shocks revalved or get progressives for the rear too. THere is also a modern style fork brace available for the XS, was custom made by one of the board members, but not sure if that is still available. I'm sure Mike told you but trying to ride an XS fast is a very unique experience. Oh, be sure to check out and test the vaccum spark advance behind the left case cover.... I kid you not the only motorcycle with a vaccum advanced ignition. This is the main performance reducing problem on these XS's, the hose comes off, or diaphram leaks. One MAJOR think with the XS is its weak alternator........... That was the main thing (plus it being at 100K miles) that made me switch over to the Concours in 96-97.</p><p></p><p>Youre going to love this coolaide ;-) Congrats!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bulldog9, post: 540176, member: 17133"] Man, that looks great! If you've found the XS Site, you'll get great advice over there. Strange that it pops out of first, I remember guys having trouble with second. The XS is easy to work on, not so easy to take fast through the curves and less easy to stop quickly, but.... it is an easy bike to love. Have fun! I'd suggest an upgraded universal/aftermarket front brake cyl & SS lines. You can get rebuild kits for the front calipers. Also progressive springs in front to eliminate the air preload system, and either have your rear shocks revalved or get progressives for the rear too. THere is also a modern style fork brace available for the XS, was custom made by one of the board members, but not sure if that is still available. I'm sure Mike told you but trying to ride an XS fast is a very unique experience. Oh, be sure to check out and test the vaccum spark advance behind the left case cover.... I kid you not the only motorcycle with a vaccum advanced ignition. This is the main performance reducing problem on these XS's, the hose comes off, or diaphram leaks. One MAJOR think with the XS is its weak alternator........... That was the main thing (plus it being at 100K miles) that made me switch over to the Concours in 96-97. Youre going to love this coolaide ;-) Congrats!! [/QUOTE]
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