Tommy xs

ah Paul now I see what you mean I thought what you were saying is put black blocks on the tail, the're not black in the pic they are just darker as in the original pic the paint looked darker on the tail due to the lighting and I was trying obviously unsuccessfully to copy it. its a good point about the angles of block being different I hadn't realized that and thinking about when I do the masking it will best done with the parts on the bike so can line them up also if I can get the angle the same as the tail on the tank it should miss the yam decal that NSD pointed out for now just altered the tail, I think your right paul

I don't see how that would help

yes I had removed the yam decal while doing the block then decided to put it back, I think I will position the blocking so it just runs under the decal, I did consider leaving the tail but thought it added a bit more balance overall. I do have a spare tailpiece so I could do one blue and block the other and see which looks best.

just bought it thanks for the post Ian only Joking as if I'd do a thing like that, nice bike though

thats exactly what I was aiming for thanks

yes I agree it wont look exact the same and will change shape when looked at from different angles but I intend to do all in paint so will mask it and get rough idea of what I'll end up with.

ha ha I can't paint it till the weather gets warm enough

been going to it for the last two summer's when the weather gets warm enough & just not got round to it but this year it got to happen. been messing round on paint and have decided to go with this although I am attempting to do it myself so f#ck knows what it will turn out like was wondering if anyone else has any ideas although I am pretty set on this now

shockingly weld-un

And how fat you are

oh back to bloke back mountain again are yer

I think you'll find if your front brake don't work Its a big deal

Wow what a bargain

looks good Drew, hope its not ready for IOM

I'd use premium fuel, no effen oll !!

well if you manage to get it off I'm in

Cracking day I can just make out Oldtimer in the background

different from the TR1 but looks in good nick!

head on the XS500 were prone to crack between the cylinders

Hi Reb & welcome to YOC, as Drew said hope to see you in August ps Don't be put off by Drew asking to show him your bits! he says that to everyone

hey shouldn't this be in projects Nice one Noise, now go and get some sleep before they get home, its your last chance

I found one on ebay that is at a right angle as I was struggling to fit one in between the tap and the carb http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAN-AM-ATV-DIRT-BIKE-CLEAR-INLINE-GAS-Right-Angle-FUEL-FILTER-1-4-6mm-7mm-MOTOR-/300936641097?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item461138ba49

my quote is working

It goes without saying I'd have offered Bipp but in this case Paul's the best man for the job. I hope they ease the pain in your wrist you need to save them for other stuff!! now now I mean working on the bike

gremlins