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    Diode problem?

    Answering my own question after further investigation and checking the starter and indicator light circuits: The diode is not faulty. 1. The brake warning light is supposed to light when the starter button is pushed. 2. The starter was faulty. A $14 used replacement is working well. 3. I used...
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    neutral light switch

    I thought mine was defective BECAUSE it had connectivity between the plunger and wire terminal most of the time. It never occurred to me that it's not a switch. I'll give it a few twists and check the circuit back to the bulb. Thanks for the neutral "switch" dissection and photos 2M, very...
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    Diode problem?

    I have a current problem on my 1975 XS650B between the starter button (starter circuit) and the brake lining warning light. When I turn the ignition key on and bush the starter button, the solenoid contact activates and the brake lining warning light comes on, no starter. I have double checked...
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    o-ring (or other) replacement for 74-75 speedo damper?

    HVCcycles sells a replacement gauge face plate that they say fits the Yamaha RD250 and RD350. It looks identical to the one on my '75 XS650. The RD 250/350 cast aluminum gauge holders look identical to the '75 XS650 as well. They claim it doesn't fit the XS650. Is the one you show above the...
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    Spark plugs

    I got the following from Mike's XS 650 - Spark Plug Cap - 14mm - 90 Degree Elbow - LB05EP - NGK. I believe they are resistor caps. So changing the plugs and going with non-resistor caps may help but the fact that the left side firing is a slight problem may still be a carburetor issue. I'll make...
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    Spark plugs

    5 Twins, Check/clean left carb and new plugs. Got it, thanks. xjwmx, Not sure I understand moving the resistor from cap to plug. If I install resistor plugs, do I need to change the plug caps on the plug wires? Thanks, Christen
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    Spark plugs

    Thanks for your suggestion. I'll check that carb and post results. Have a great 4th of July.
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    Spark plugs

    I'm having some trouble with my left cylinder not firing, vibration and fuel consumption. Some history: I bought this '75 XS650 B last August, site unseen (10,000 miles). It sat in a garage for 20+ years with gas and oil and brake fluid in it. Among other things, I totally cleaned the tank of...
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    o-ring (or other) replacement for 74-75 speedo damper?

    Dog Bunny, Yes, you talked me out of buying the wrong part. Excellent diagrams 650 Skull. Thanks all. I'm on to your No-Hub coupling method.
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    o-ring (or other) replacement for 74-75 speedo damper?

    Looks like the 1975 XS650 is the odd ball that has a different damper part number. It looks identical except for the alignment notches. I think it's worth a try to see if the 3H3-83513-00-00 that fits the 1974 through 1983 XS650 can be modified to fit the 1975 before I invest time and $ in...
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    o-ring (or other) replacement for 74-75 speedo damper?

    Thanks gggGary and Dog Bunny. I'll check.
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    o-ring (or other) replacement for 74-75 speedo damper?

    I thought I saw new replacement gauge dampers for sale but i must have been dreaming. I can't find the web site now that I want to do the work. Thanks for all the suggestions and the No-Hub coupling solution looks good. I may try some closed cell neoprene foam (like the yoga mat material) for a...
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    1975 xs650b fuel/air mix screw setting?

    Very nice display 5twins. Thanks
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    1975 xs650b fuel/air mix screw setting?

    If you have a combination square, you can set the end of the rule in the gasket depression and check the level of both floats against the bottom edge of the square.
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    1975 xs650b fuel/air mix screw setting?

    Entering the conversation from the side here. I am having some similar carb adjustment and/or ignition issues on my 1975 XS 650B. I was just about to ask about the Y22 needle length in the rebuild kits and I'm relieved to know that the original ones should go back in. Thanks
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