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thank you i will go back and try again.

hello everyone, well i have a 78xs650E which is pretty original. basically installed a new harness since the original was burnt from the rectifier. i replaced the harness, but my problem at this point is that the left signal works, but the right doesn't and all i hear is the clicking from the...

Hello everyone, just wondering my headlight doesn't work the right wires are connected. i replaced the headlight complete just like the original from MIKESXS. i did manage to get a lot of stuff to work had to replace the electrical system. should the light just come on with the key in the on...

Oh thanks, yes the mount on the triple trees, the only one area where to mount the headlight brace. the hole is stripped out and bolt will not get tight. the neutral wire clip is disconnected and i just can't seem to get it on. the bike needed a complete harness and decided to replace headlamp...

Hello everyone need some help if possible what is the correct bolt size for the Headlight mount on the tree and the proper assembly. the hole the bolt goes into is stripped out. neutral switch connecter, best way to re-connect it it was disconnected when the bike was given to me. thanks,

alright will try that and thanks,

I had purchased shocks for my bike, the original were shot and rusty. the new ones were ordered from Mikesxs. they are the right ones, but can't get the Eye (top rubber insert) on to the frame to properly bolt up. what will work, i guess i have to compress the shock, it is so tight. i can bolt...

Thanks to everyone for the information

dealer gave me 10w40 will that be OK they didn't have 20W40 thanks

the pipes I'm looking at are 12" long, fits 1/1/2 & 3/4. straight thru 1" core GlasPak. they do give little information order t bolt clamp for stock head pipes, after slitting. thanks for the information.

thinking of purchasing from 650 central.com Shorty mufflers. they are 12" long i know there loud might look pretty good. the old mufflers and head-pipes have rust and corrosion. anyone know if it would be hard to change over to new stuff. i have started to work on my 78 XS650E again and decided...

a new sets of rims would be nice

To everything thanks, wondering if any one may have a photo or better diagram showing the headlight bucket wiring hook ups. also what types of tie wraps should i use to secure to the frame. type, strength & width. thank you

well to the Retiredgentleman i will do that, will follow wiring diagram in the manual & take photos of certain areas of the bike before i disassemble. the regulator is still on the bike and looks to be fine. the rectifier was shot along with the part that T into the harness. everything looks...

well hello to everyone out there i have a question after two years sitting decided to start working on my 1978 standard XS650E. Was into heavy work on my old 1960 type 1 VW back on the road again. the electrics on the bike are messed up wire that T's from the harness to the Rectifier fried it's...