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    Handlebars, risers, bushings and how they add up...

    Hey guys, Finally got my rebuild turned over and sustaining which is awesome - thank you for everyone's help on here! Electrical problems solved. Next up is controls. No bushings came with the bike (it was just clip on handlebars). I want to add bushings, risers and some nice classic style...
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    How to remove retaining clip, plate and #4 gear (starter)

    5twins = awesome. Thanks man :)
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    How to remove retaining clip, plate and #4 gear (starter)

    Hey guys, Only asking this because when I DON'T plan my next move things go bad lol. 1977 with a worn starter gear. Have replacement from Mike's. Have removed clutch basket and am now staring at the outer gear which I need to take off to get to the #4gear and replace it and the...
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    She turned over, but didn't sustain ignition

    Well that's an easy fix :p Thanks for the tip man :) didn't realize those coils were misapplied :)
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    She turned over, but didn't sustain ignition

    These coils x2 http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-ignition-parts-universal-12-volt-ignition-coil-si-47.html This wiring harness...
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    She turned over, but didn't sustain ignition

    Hey guys :) Previous owner updated it with a 6 pin cdi ignition system. I wouldn't even know how to adjust it but I'm sure it's wired right. New universal coils and cables too which is why I'm thinking maybe the cables are reversed? Anyone know if the old cdi system is wasted spark? I dunno-...
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    Oil filter bolt overpressure valve (ball and spring)

    Yup- perfect! Thx :)
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    She turned over, but didn't sustain ignition

    Hey guys, Rewired the bike (1977 XS650 with an updated electric ignition, not points), starter motor engaged...occasionally it would make a god awful grinding noise but MOST of the time the pistons got chugging away like they should. Added gas, and basically I got fire leaping out of the...
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    Oil filter bolt overpressure valve (ball and spring)

    Hey guys, When putting the side oil filter bolt assembly back together, I need to put the over pressure ball/spring back in. Is it spring, ball, holding screw? or ball, spring, holding screw? Thank you kindly.
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    Confirm fuel and air lines

    5twins!! That is exactly what I needed - Thx!
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    Confirm fuel and air lines

    Hey guys, I've got the original manuals, but I was hoping to confirm with someone the name, use and positions of the following tubes and lines: Ok so from the gas tank, fuel flows through the filters into the fuelcocks and then out the bottom into the two tubes and through the inline fuel...
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    Make Offer - 1980 stock parts not needed for my build in Houston, Texas

    If you already snagged a pair of clip ons, let me know what you'd like for the bars. Thx again :)
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    Make Offer - 1980 stock parts not needed for my build in Houston, Texas

    Hey 54, You mentioned you had a few different sets of bars maybe up for trade for clip ons? Can you post some more photos with hardware too? Thx man
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    What are these extra wires coming from the alt?

    Thx Hobo!!! That diagram is EXACTLY what I needed! Now I can marry the two diagrams together, and just keep the stuff I need. Thx so much for your help guy!!!
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    Do I solder these coil connections?

    :thumbsup:Thanks dudes! Epic - Just what I needed!:thumbsup:
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