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    Cam Timing Woes... Maybe?

    Is there any update to this thread? It sounds like the same thing I'm going through after i ripped my engine apart
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    SW Ontario / SE Michigan Meet-up!

    Hopefully i get my electrical gremlins tied up by then
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    Dead after 10 miles on highway

    I can't believe with all my searching i haven't found that thread. I feel like an idiot :banghead:. It's amazing! Going to read it 10 times then try to figure things out. Might be a couple days as I'm working everyday 12 hours until August and i have a family who needs my attention.
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    Dead after 10 miles on highway

    Thank you all for your input! What i have gathered is: 1. Use original charging system for less power or, 2. Use original ignition (points) because it won't burn them up or, 3. Put in halogen lights to burn up excess power. But definitely get rid of capacitor and add battery and put reg/rec...
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    Dead after 10 miles on highway

    I was on a mission to make my longest trip on my newly built '79 bobber from Detroit to Lansing to get ready for the chop off in Toledo. The thing has been riding great for the past month on the side roads, time to take it on the highway. Other than horrible Michigan roads and lack of a...
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    Giveaway: Chop Source Frame Jig Kit! (ends 11pm CDT on May 14th, 2017)

    Count me in
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    SW Ontario / SE Michigan Meet-up!

    I would like to know more when you start ironing out details
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    Giveaway from MikesXS: XSCharge Permanent Magnet Alternator Kit (ends 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2017)

    I'm in
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    Im going to drive from CA to NY on my 650 what should I do not to blow up

    One thing that's saved me a couple times is an emergency cable change kit. I keep one in the tool bag at all times. Found them on amazon for around $10 - $15
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    XS650 Craigslist postings depository

    http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/mcy/5666005281.html Another deal when i don't have the money for it :(
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    Let's See The XS's

    Just wanted to post these for posterity. Going on maiden voyage and am hoping it comes back the same way it leaves.
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    Wanted - Fork ear washers and rubbers

    that is what I'm looking for, though, from the schematic it looks like there should be another pair of rubber rings
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    Wanted - Fork ear washers and rubbers

    Nope, I'll try again to clarify what i need. There are rubber grommets and washers that hold the fork ears (headlight brackets) in place between the triple trees. What I'm looking for is the grommets and washers. I haven't seen a diagram of the assembly anywhere so i don't know part numbers or...
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    Wanted - Fork ear washers and rubbers

    Like the title says, I'm looking for the washers and rubbers to mount the fork ears for the headlight and the yamaha badge http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs650-1975-usa_model8524/partslist/F-09.html#results Parts 14, 15, and 30
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    For Sale - Daddyg june clean out

    That was it, yes. Sorry, i made you look for them but i already made some
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