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    Leaks and stuck RPM (high) even with clutch in. 83' xs650 Heritage Special

    Yes, mineral spirits is also one of my go to's. Great for soaking filters in. Yes. Looks like that's your crankcase vent.
    Post by: Jim, Sep 19, 2020 at 8:07 PM in forum: The Garage
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    2021 XS650 Calendar VOTE HERE!

    Surprised me too...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 19, 2020 at 7:16 PM in forum: The Garage
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    Leaks and stuck RPM (high) even with clutch in. 83' xs650 Heritage Special

    First off, welcome to the madhouse!! Here's my suggestion: go get a few cans of your favorite solvent (I like Gunk) and thoroughly clean that...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 19, 2020 at 4:53 PM in forum: The Garage
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    My XS2 build thread... kinda

    They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Bess' git to walkin' sonny. ;) And in case it ain't been mentioned, don't...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 19, 2020 at 2:29 PM in forum: The Garage
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    And for my next trick ....

    Yes, very nice!!
    Post by: Jim, Sep 19, 2020 at 10:51 AM in forum: The Garage
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    My XS2 gas tank , failed tank liner

    Steel, which is about 99% iron needs moisture and oxygen to form rust. Take away either and you stop the rust. The problem with poor prep is that...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 19, 2020 at 10:34 AM in forum: The Garage
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    For Sale - Rewound Alternator Rotor

    :cheers:
    Post by: Jim, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:22 PM in forum: Classifieds
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    911 706cc doa

    Grinding.... filing.... what's the word I'm lookin' for here.... As 2many said, check your oil pump. I suspect it aint pumping based on the heat...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 18, 2020 at 8:18 PM in forum: Great Lakes U.S.
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    1974 TX650A Restoration Project

    I voted for ya... :D
    Post by: Jim, Sep 18, 2020 at 4:51 PM in forum: The Garage
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    Help save my trip! Bike doesn't run when warm

    It could still be a wire opening where the harness goes into the trigger. Try doing the same again.... bending the harness where it enters but...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 18, 2020 at 1:59 PM in forum: The Garage
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    Help save my trip! Bike doesn't run when warm

    Yeah, that's not good. Looks like it's intermittently opening the winding. Vibrations could definitely be causing it to open while running. And...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 17, 2020 at 10:12 PM in forum: The Garage
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    My XS2 gas tank , failed tank liner

    Successful tank lining comes down to 3 things, preparation, preparation... preparation. :rolleyes: That tank wasn't properly de-rusted. Reminds...
    Post by: Jim, Sep 17, 2020 at 12:30 PM in forum: The Garage
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    Contactbreaker shaft

    I believe European bikes all came with points... ? Or am I thinkin' about Oceania bikes....:umm:
    Post by: Jim, Sep 17, 2020 at 11:08 AM in forum: The Garage