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    Another Mike's Harness question

    Hey guys, Trying to rewire my 76 650C. I've worked on just about everything mechanical on this bike but the wiring is garbage and it's currently not starting (battery is good, fuse is good, no power to key). I figured it was time to rewire anyway so I jumped in. Now I'm a bit stumped... I've...
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    Died because of seal?

    Gotcha. That was my main wonder. I'll go through the typical non-running symptoms then and update! Thanks!
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    Died because of seal?

    Sorry for the late reply. I'll check those things today. I'm 98% sure my breather tube is good as I was REALLY careful about that and had it pulled out of the way when I put it in. That one busted seal (at the pushrod) would be enough for me to lose compression and not start correct? I'm going...
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    Died because of seal?

    What a weird title.... I just finished pulling the engine in my 650 and replacing valve stem seals because I was burning oil on one cylinder. Put it all back together and buttoned up, rode it down the block all proud and BANG! Two loud backfires and DOA. I think it’s the clutch pushrod seal as...
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    ‘76 Cam Seals?

    hey guys I have a ‘76 that’s I’m replacing the valve stem seals on as I m losing some oil and have a smoky exhaust on the left side. I was going to replace some of the gaskets (bought from mikes) as well. In disassembly I found some oil pooling in the points(pamco)/advance covers, as well as...
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    Vacuum Barbs

    Hey guys, Where the heck do I find the barbs for the '76 carbs? My carbs are close to sync and I'd like to buy a manometer to actually get them perfect. I have '76 carbs with the small screw plugging the vacuum port, but I can't find the dang thing anywhere on the internet. Help?
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    For Sale - May Harness Kits Left

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    Mikesxs Carb holders on a '76

    Hey guys I'm in need of some new carb holders as mine are suffering from years in a barn. I know there has been questions of quality, but I'd like the barbs from the ones on Mikesxs as I have my carbs ALMOST tuned by ear but I can't seem to get them perfectly spot on no matter how thoroughly I...
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    Good/bad suprise

    Is there a way I can test to see if my plug caps are resistor caps? Also, is there a link to how to change timing with the pamco somewhere?
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    Good/bad suprise

    Hey guys So I bought a '76 650C last July and have been riding it 4-5 times a week since (Texas winters!). I've done routine maintenance on it (oil, filters, side cover gaskets), some light mod work and cleaned the carbs a couple times. I've been having this weird issue lately where my left...
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    RH cover leak

    Update: I ordered the copper washers from Mike's and put them on all bolts below oil level and my filter bolts, however I still have a leak. The Athena gasket I bought is slightly bigger than the cover and sticks out about 1/16" out of the bottom of the case. I tried wiggling and repositioning...
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    For Sale - Tach '76 XS650

    It’s got some scuffs where it rubbed on the master cylinder and some really minor pitting.
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    For Sale - Tach '76 XS650

    I can upload a better one later tonight. It's in pretty good shape, some minor scuffs and stuff. It's not chrome though, it's black. I believe that was stock on the '76. Here is another really terrible shot from the side just to show the wiring, if that helps.
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    RH cover leak

    I considered that, but the forum seems split on using adhesive/sealer so I didn’t risk it this time. I’m going to try adding the copper washers mentioned above to see if that seals it. It’s not pouring out, just a slow steady leak.
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    RH cover leak

    Yeah, I used paint remover to eat away at the old gasket and a utility knife with duct tape on it to scrap it off. The surface was pretty dang clean and I double checked for any gouges or high spots before I put it on.
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