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This is what it looks like inside. Any thoughts on why the valve would contact the piston? Would having cam chain off a tooth cause this?

I've got a 75 with BS 38 carbs. I've got a bad intake valve on the right side only. Left side runs and has compression. Looking into the head with the manifold off I can see lots of carbon buildup around the valve. Two questions: 1. Why might this happen? Running too rich on that side? 2...

I was looking at the red one. It looks like the cap is in the middle?

Is that a '75 tank? If so, I'll take it.

I’m looking for a tank for my ‘75 XS650.

Good question, Pete. The '75 does, but I have later model carbs on it that are connected. I'm thinking that the exhaust valve has been burnt and isn't seating correctly. Would that stand to reason? I still have to check the valve clearances, but I can't imagine why it was running when I...

Hello, I have a '75 XS650 with Pamco electronic ignition using the wasted spark system. Yesterday I took it for the first ride of the season and it ran great. I put about 70 miles on it at all different speeds. When I brought it home I noticed that the coil had come a bit loose. I took off...

I know that everyone has their hand out these days, but this project will truly make a difference. If the project is not fully funded then I will not receive any supplies. If it is duly funded then I will be able to start the club. I tried the club as an after school program last year and it was...

I would also check that the carbs are in synch.

Hey guys, I'll make this short. I started a new job last year at a school in an "at- risk" neighborhood in Brooklyn. I am teaching seventh grade US History this year. In addition, I am starting an Aviation Club to introduce students to the industry. Traditionally, African- American and...

Tank is a 75. I typed "gas tank no key" into the forum search. Found a few things, but like I said, none worked for me. Thanks for the link.

How can it be done without doing any damage. I tried to pick it, but couldn't. Any tricks? I have searched on the forum but haven't found anything that has worked yet. I know I can replace the key, but I want to ride tomorrow and it needs gas!

Sounds like the pamco to me as well. I read in several threads to make sure you have a good enough ground from the engine to the battery. Some people had too small of a gauge wire going from the battery to the frame, for example. One person, I forget who, even said his engine wasn't grounding...

I mounted my Ultimate coil as recommended on the cross bar above the engine and under the tank. Quick question, does the coil itself need to be grounded? I can't think of a reason they would need to be, since they ground through the plugs. But the ground clamps on mine are clamped to the...

I bought Hagons from Dave at http://www.davequinnmotorcycles.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/Hagon.html I am very pleased with what I got for the money. The customer service was exceptional.

:laugh:This thread actually turned out to be one of the more interesting threads on this site. Who woulda thought?!:thumbsup:

If there was a voltage spike, wouldn't the fuse blow before the pamco?

Any pictures of the other side? I'd like to see that exhaust. Looks good!

Hmm, I wonder why he can't return a message. We're all busy, but a quick email shouldn't be too time consuming.

Will had the surgery and is doing very well. The fundraiser on the other hand seems to have hit a barrier. :banghead: