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After 30 years, my XS was finally cranked on Saturday. Sounded awesome and ran like a top. Rode it to Coleman to see the new Victory and Ducati's as well as have a drink with a friend at 4 provinces. Was going to get a video but noticed a bad oil leak from the cam chain tensioners cover. Took it...
Great story of your bike, jaydett. Mine was similar only not taken care of as well. I have yet to crank mine as I am trying to get the wiring figured out, I think I am missing a piece. I did get to turn it over so at least its not seized. She hadn't run since 84.
Jacky
I have a set I thought was rebuild able but the guy said it had too many missing pieces to replace. I Asked mikes for suggestion which led me to these. Know anyone that needs some spare parts? I'll have a few after this.
1975 XS. So the first pics are in the headlight. This thing had a fairing and I took it off so I had to put the wiring back inside. The main power connector has 3 wires on one side but 5 on the other. Is this right? The signal lights will be hit or miss since neither is connected but if you have...
I didn't take off the original carbs, they were in pieces in a box and all the pieces were not there. I got the New PWK performance carbs from mikes, but no instructions. I have two petcocks and four fuel lines. I think I can use a two in one connector on each side and move on but I thought I...
Can you tell from these pics if I have pressed the rivets far enough. Its my first time installing my own chain and I don't want to over tighten them. Any assistance would be great.
Jacky
I picked up some carbs this week myself. Almost feel bad I'm leaving for vacation this weekend and won't be back until late next Sunday. Maybe I will get time after work one day.