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As suggested in a different post, I got hold of a digital dwell meter to set the points gap on my 1977 XS650D.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079P6D4PC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I set the Meter to 4-Cyl Dwell and connected it up - black lead to ground and red lead to the points wire...
Hi all, I checked the ignition timing on my recently acquired 77 XS650D. I did the Right side first per the manual and it was way off past the T mark. I turned the baseplate as far as it would go clockwise to get it to the F marks but I can't get it closer than the T mark. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Hi All, I recently acquired a 1977 XS650 which is completely stock except for the mufflers. The headers are also badly rusted. So I'm looking for a complete set of stock headers & mufflers with the crossover pipe. Does not have to be pristine (the bike itself has a lot "patina" and I am not...