Recent content by H2Os

Thanks guys. That did it for me!!!

I am chasing an electrical nightmare. Someone blew off a bomb under the seat. I finally got everything working....just not correctly. I installed the two wire flasher that was suggested in another thread. I have it hooked up correctly I believe. When hooking up to my LED's I found the correct...

Great suggestion on putting the cover back and using a guide. Never thought of that. I should have asked before I spent the last 3 hours cursing, throwing stuff, putting the bike for sale..... jim

I am very frustrated that I broke off a bolt while installing the sump cover. It is the one right next to the kickstand, of course, because it is the hardest to get to. I tried to remove it by drilling a small pilot hole and use a bolt removal device ( not the super expensive one), but it kept...

I'll take the manual and the choke rod. Email me at waters.j@comcast.net your paypal address and a total with shipping estimated to 60126, Elmhurst IL Jim

Thanks for that nugget of info. I will just go the mikes route.

Probably. I was worried that they were the wrong ones. So that being said, would any filters work or is there a difference or a set that is specific? I will more than likely just order from Mikes, but I just placed an order and I may wait until I need more stuff vs. buying locally. Jim

I am in the process of tuning up and upgrading my 80 XS 650 Special. The bike has round air filter pods on it that are damaged and appear as if they are sucked inward. My guess is that they are the incorrect ones for the bike. What would cause them to do this? Thanks.

Here is my XS. Just got it last week and I am beginning the process of learning about this machine. Just ordered upgraded rotor, new caliper and brake lines for the front. Next is some elbow grease and fluid changes...waiting for parts.

Hey guys, You will soon begin seeing posts by me as I am a new owner of a 80 XS Special that has been bobbed. So far I am shaking down the whole bike and although I love the kickstart feature, as I never had one before, I do want the e starter to work. When I push the button I get a little...