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    Rear air suspension mono setup?

    Hi, Nathan Lovern here. I was wanting to know if anyone here has ever done a monoshock rear setup but instead of using a shock im using a 8in round goodyear air bellow. Its similar to a air shock on a trailer but smaller. it has about 6in travel and can go up to 100psi.Its probably...
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    HELP ON MY 82 J carbs

    Hey everyone, Im putting more open exhaust and pod filters on my 82 and I know stock it runs very lean and I wanted to know how much bigger do I need to go on the main and small jet. Is one size up enough? Stock size is #132.5 main and #42.5 pilot. Nathan Lovern,Va
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    82 exhaust change,do i rejet?

    Hey, Nathan here. My plugs always stays a light brown all over, sometimes in heat of summer will even blurble I guess you could say at low speeds out the exhaust. Been driveing it for 2 years now and plugs always stay light brown. I run 93 octane in it. Oil still light brown after 2,000...
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    82 exhaust change,do i rejet?

    what size do I go up to? Thanks
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    82 exhaust change,do i rejet?

    Hi, I was wanting to change the exhaust on my 82, their pretty rusty but quiet, was thinking of some chrome pipes with better sound, would I need to rejet since the 82 is stock very lean anyway? What size? Thanks, ' Nathan Lovern,va
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    what 16in wheel will fit my 82?

    Hi, Nathan here. I was wondering what model 16in spoke wheel will fit my 82? Ive seen few on ebay from 78 on, there not in to great condition but look solid. Any other? Ill have to get one i guess from ebay. Thanks Nathan,Va
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    back hub help needed

    Hi, Nathan Lovern here,getting to spring time and i got a new back tire for my 82 XS,and i noticed a part of one of my casting webs in wheel was missing, (quarter sized) and where my brake shoes make contact has alot of grooves, one is deep. I noticed my back brakes always squeeked...
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    Need to speed up my 82 for interstate speeds

    Thanks everyone :-)
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    Need to speed up my 82 for interstate speeds

    Wallmarts here are just minum wage of $7.85 with no OT. :confused:
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    Need to speed up my 82 for interstate speeds

    Hi, I was wanting to know what is the best size back sprocket would be to run 70 or more on the interstate without over running the ol 650 motor. Im looseing my job in Jan 14 Merillat Masco is closeing both plants in Atkins,va where i work and I may need to travel 20 plus miles next...
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    82 XS not charging

    when i had it last year it was charging at 14.5 i hope its good
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    82 XS not charging

    i found the problem. The connector for the regulator was corroede BAD the red wire was broke off. I cut off the connectors and fixed all the wires. Its charging now,not alot tho got 13.7 at 3,000 rpms with headlight on. Better that it was atleast its charging again. i got 25 volts AC from the...
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    82 XS not charging

    i found the stator rings carboned up bad. I cleaned them and still no charge :-(
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    82 XS not charging

    Hey, My 82 XS stoped charging the battery this week and i wanted to know what would be the first place to start checking? I have a multimeter but dont know much about useing it past checking voltage. Im gonna check out the brushes today and go from there. Hope someone can help...
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    Looking for a vetter mount(not quicksilver) for 82XS

    hi, I was wondering if anybody had a vetter mount homemade up or a pic of one for the vetter windjammer. (Not the quicksilver) Im wanting to put my old vetter jammer on my 82. I have a Honda CB750 mount if anyone wants to trade. Thanks Nathan Lovern,Va
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