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Here is the link customerservice@mikesxs.net

Fire Dog - Reach out to MikesXS customer service and they will be more than pleased to assist. It may be a bad IGBT module which would cause that particular symptom. Just send a quick few lines about the issue.

We just noticed this post from a while ago - The best way to contact MikeXS is through customerservice@mikesxs.net

Sometimes a challenge attempting to get that slip on 1.5" to 1.75" header to muffler fit. Some of the aftermarket mufflers do include reducers and such. This is may be some assist to seal those situations. This is a muffler joint gasket you can get from MikesXS p/n 07-4622

Hey guys, ease up. I am motorcycle people just like you. Just trying to help out a bit. Not trying to hide. It is not appropriate to push product on the forum. The bashing sometime hits hard. Just not yelling it out (if you know what I mean). A question was presented about a concern of a Mikes...

Jim, that is one fine looking restored fuel petcock. It is very rare to see that detail on parts as that. Those details sure stand out and make the difference. The assumption is the other intricate parts of the build must be as perfect. It appears as it is going along nicely. The diaphragm...

We like the way you have charted out the options. I have been building motors for years and have seen many of sump filters and oil filters. MikesXS parts work just fine. Trust me replacing that sump filter gasket on the bike is a pain. Ensuring both the mating surfaces is critical and clean is...

This is definitely a hot topic..... But just think for a moment, Yamaha designed this mechanical advance at the origin of the production XS-1 650 four stroke engine in 1970. It is still a functional device in the early model bikes, to present day. At least the units that do not have Yamaha TCI...

The rule of thumb on this fix has been around for several years. The conscience is the 6 lb. tension needed of the horseshoe shaped clip around the Bendix gear. Clutch Cover Gasket is definitely suggested. May be a couple of drain bolt copper washers. The inspection of the gear itself will be...

The choke thing is individual. You really do not have to do both chokes to start. Here are a couple photos to assist

Hello there, Please do not give up so easily - I would like to say again. If you ever experience any issues or need technical advise, regardless where you purchased your items, please contact customerservice@mikesxs.net. The PWK carbs in question are a division of Keihin. These are flat slide...

Hey guys, easy on yourselves. There should be none of that going on. Most of the professionals out there had to learn somehow and mistakes were definitely made. Carburetor conversion is not as bad as everyone believes. It does require a logical approach. There is a catch to creating the...

Be sure to send your photos to customerservice@mikesxs.net. It may be a mis-tag or grabbed accidentally from wrong bin. They will be more than pleased to assist.

OK - It is very closed to being released at MikesXS website. We will soon have both the front and rear aluminum custom Hub ready for lacing. These Hubs were created to fit with stock Yamaha parts. If you already have a cast rear wheel with disc set up you are in business. All the stock Yamaha...

Pressure plate springs play a large part in clutch performance. Condition of the fiber plates are sometimes overlooked. Fiber plate thickness and condition is important. We also have to be careful with synthetic lubricants that may contaminate or glaze the surface of the fiber plates enough not...