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    Wanted - Tach for 1978 XS Special

    Thanks, I lucked out and found a new one. Probably paid too much, but it's worth it.
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    Wanted - Tach for 1978 XS Special

    Looking for a tach.... must be in pristine condition. No sun damage. I know it a long shot, but going to be used on the show bike. Thanks
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    head fin broken

    I cleaned up a busted fin on an old FJ600 with a Dremil, just smoothed it out, looked ok after it was all done.
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    Need Air Cleaners

    It seems again...when I go to the Canadian XS Direct to order parts, they are "out of stock".... Any chance one of the US members can help me out. Looking to order two stock air cleaners to fit my 1978 XS650SE. I do not want to go after market as the bike is stock and only goes to shows...
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    Anyone used dyna beads?

    I ran Dyna beads on my BMW F800 dual sport. Put the beads in the tube, 1 small bag in the front and 1 large in the back. ( they are sold as a set, 2 bags, the applicator and instructions.) I would suggest they work well and would use them again, however I prefer static balance, as I have a...
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    Giveaway: Exhaust from Pandemonium Custom Choppers! (ends 11pm CST January 1, 2012)

    I could be easily convinced to change out the stock pipes on my XS Special.
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    what is a good tank coating?

    I used Caswell's on my last tank repair. The 1967 Honda CD125 I just picked up had a tank from hell. The rust was 1/8" thick in places. Using the "battery charger trick, I learned from the forum brought the tank back to life. (Thanks to the easy follow instructions) Caswell's is a two part...
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    Can't Get a Coil in Canada for the PAMCO Ignition

    Thanks again for the generous offer. The timing is great, as I have the gas tank off to repair a leaking fuel tap. Much appreciated
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    Can't Get a Coil in Canada for the PAMCO Ignition

    Thanks Pete, sent you a PM. Now I have to go stop a fuel leak.... the bike is wearing out sitting in the shed...LOL
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    Can't Get a Coil in Canada for the PAMCO Ignition

    Can anyone help me out. Trying to order a coil, 17-6822, the one required for a PAMCO Pete Ignition, from XS650 Direct, it's out of stock. (Has been for 8 months and does not look like they trying to get any.) I can't order from the US, Mike's XS will not ship to Canada. Is there another...
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    Rust removal from inside gas tank

    I recently aquired a 1967 Honda CD125 twin. An extremely rare bike and not too many places for parts. The tank is in pretty rough shape, taken a cup of rust out and now started the electrolysis and sofar the process is working fine. Will post some photos some.
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    Anyone used dyna beads?

    I use Dyna Beads. Have them in front tire of my BMW F800GS. An easy system to use and they work well.
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    New guy with a 78 Special

    Attached is a photo of an unmolested 1978 XS650 SE, (other than a Mikes Oil Cooler)
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    Backroader's 1978 XS Special - "For your eyes only"

    I saw a 78 Special on Ebay today, in sad shape I might add. I wish I had the time, space and money to open a rescue shelter for all the XS650's out there that deserve a better home. ps: I managed to get around the insurance issue last summer. My XS is now classified as Vintage, and I was able...
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    Backroader's 1978 XS Special - "For your eyes only"

    Well it's time to say Good Bye to this one..... an offer (over $4000) has come along that I cannot say no to. I am probably giving up one of the finest specimens of an un-molested XS Special left today. Time to move on to another project. This XS was entered into two show-n-shines last...
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