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    For Sale - SOLD 2 into 1 header

    Hey Gary, could that be a Hooker Header? Back in the mid 70's, Hooker made a 2 into 1 for the 650.
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    For Sale - 1983 Heritage

    Selling my 83 Heritage Special. Offered here before Craigslist. $1700 OBO. Many upgrades, roller bearings in fork, brass headbolt washers, one piece clutch pushrod, fuse box, Brembo disc. ECW purplezinger@gmail.com
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    Whats your weather right now?

    In the middle of a deep winter snow/ice storm. Temps to 2 deg F tonight
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    Oh, please why did they do this?!?!

    The video says it all. Never, ever, give help to some one who's cutting a bike, XS or whatever!
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    For Sale - Selling my 1983 XS650 Heritage

    GG, thanks for posting the links
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    For Sale - Selling my 1983 XS650 Heritage

    I've had this one 3 years, the second owner (a friend) had it nearly 20 years. *He's a very meticulous guy, kept good service records and receipts but really didn't know 650's very well. *Since I've had it, I've flushed and refilled the forks, installed a brembo brake disc and replaced ball...
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    For Sale - Selling my 1983 XS650 Heritage

    I've owned a number of XS650's over the years, including a new XS2, none were as good as this 83! I tried to post pictures to this entry but nothing seems to work. Please visit purplezinger's photo album (it's public) to see the latest pictures. Color is black, asking $1900. Located in central...
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    couple of questions?

    If you have wire wheels, check the spokes. I have seen loose spokes cause the same problem.
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    head acorn nuts coming loose?.

    Never, never, torque dry threads! I use Never-Seez anti-seize compound. I've used this brand for many years. I sure there are other good brands.
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    Ben Spies retires

    Ducati and Ben Spies have jointly announced his retirement from racing. Former AMA Superbike Champion was injured during the 2012 Malayasian Moto GP.
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    British XS650'ers

    Couldn't said it better myself. Dead on true. Well done.
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    British XS650'ers

    Couldn't said it better myself. Dead on true. Well done.
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    British XS650'ers

    Celebrities having a bodyguard, elitist? Really, how is that an issue? Having a bodyguard is light years removed from a fanatic ranting about purchasing AK47's.
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    British XS650'ers

    I happen to like Piers Morgan, he gave that gun nut hell the other night when no one else would. On the other hand, Simon Cowell who gives a f**k.
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    Living Dead Celebrity Phenomenon

    Robbie is still with us, sadly Levon Helm (The Band, the Midnight Ramble and more) died last year.
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