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    Finally, I found my Holy Grail Bike!

    Very nice ! still looking for a stock seat and sissy for my "72....any one got a source?
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    Finally, I found my Holy Grail Bike!

    I have a '72 XS 650 that's all stock front to back bought it from the original owner in '73 !! used it for transportation ...then less and less...sat in my shed for about 11 years ...cleaned
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    Giveaway: Monstercraftsman Mono Shock Seat (ends 11pm CST June 4, 2013)

    "One man with courage, makes a majority" -Andrew Jackson
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    Wanted - 1972 xs 650 stock seat

    Thanks Cal ...I have one just like that! would like to find something In pretty good shape appreciate the reply tho'
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    Wanted - 1972 xs 650 stock seat

    almost done with my refurbished '72 xs 650 and need seat!! anybody got one?
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    Giveaway: Daniel Peirce XS650 Engine Print and Magnets (Ends 9/15/12 at 11pm CST))

    I'm jump'n in !!!!!! feels good !! Join me! Got two Shirts ordered too!
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    1972 brake lever removal

    I have a 1972 xs 650 .....The master cylender plunger assembly needs replacing. I pulled the brake line,removed the brake switch,took the assembly off the handle bar,now I can't get the brake lever off the master cylender so I can get at the plunger mechanism. Aparently the factory pressed a...
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    Giveaway: Exhaust from Pandemonium Custom Choppers! (ends 11pm CST January 1, 2012)

    That bike is SICK nice job Kups!!!:thumbsup:
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    1972 XS650 Front Cisc Brake Master Cylinder Repair

    It does Make sense Jayel ! and I'm gonna try it next. Tadd442, if I get that bushing out I'm buying that kit and gonna try it (got a long michigan winter stareing at me anyway!)Thats good advice Pete and believe me if it doesn't look "right" when i'm done ....new M/C is going on for sure. I did...
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    Remove brake handle on front disc master cylinder

    How can I get the disc brake handle off to get at the plunger on my front disc master cylinder? This is an XS650 1972 and what sounds real simple is proving to be really difficult:banghead: Better yet...anyone know where I can find a '72 front master cylinder and handle assembly for sale...
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    1972 XS650 Front Cisc Brake Master Cylinder Repair

    I can see the plunger that is depressed when you squeeze the brake handle ( its stuck in the fully pushed in position). I removed the bolt at the pivot point of the brake handle and it reveals what appears to be a brass bushing that the bolt pass's thru and it is threaded. so I can't see how the...
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    Disassembling carbs 1972 XS650

    The biggest thing keeping me from opening these carbs is will I be able to identify any problems,and will I be able to get them back togethor! I am pretty handy mechanically, but the parts look so little! Any one got some words of wisdom for me...Never took apart any carburetor ever!! The...
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    1972 XS650 Front Cisc Brake Master Cylinder Repair

    I Can't purchase a 1972 master cylinder (unless you have one I can Buy?!!!) so the next thing I can do to keep my bike oiginal is to install a rebuild kit in it.I have looked at this unit several times and I cannot see how to remove the existing plunger and related parts, has anyone got any...
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    troubleshooting

    Is there a recomended torque for the engine mount nuts? hey man thanks for the help!:thumbsup: I just found it hard to believe theywould put the condensor assembly in such a spot!
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    troubleshooting

    To remove the condensor do I need to remove the engine mount nuts and bracket? Thats how it appears,I can't believe they would make that part so difficult to access!:banghead:
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