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    For Sale - 80’ XS650 Lots of Mods, low original miles $2500 OBO

    I am the 2nd owner, bought with 4k original miles, currently has less than 5K miles. Mods listed in images, starts right up and runs great, some final tuning on VM34 may be needed. Willing to ship in U.S. at your expense. Ask any questions, thanks for looking.
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    For Sale - 75 XS650B low miles, clean title

    selling a very complete bike in good condition. New items: ss spokes front and rear, dunlop k70( no miles on them), news oem bars, rh control, throttle cables, front brake master cylinder, LH control, headers and exhaust, agm battery, air filter, sump filter, oil filter, pistons and rings 2nd...
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    Metal Filings?

    Hey folks, It might be bad news for my 80. Do these look like filings? If so how should I proceed. The engine has about 7000mi. Top end rebuild and 700cc pistons by Gary Hoos at 4500 miles. Input welcome.
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    Starter Gear damage?

    Hello Folks, I have a Mikes starter gear that was installed a month ago and I’m still having starter issues so I took it out for a look again and check spring rate (it’s 6 lbs with a fishing scale) and noticed what seems to be damage to the gear. Could some other issue be the culprit of my...
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    What Carbs are these....

    These came on a 75 project bike and I’m pretty sure they are not the correct carbs. I’m thinking TX650?....all thoughts welcome!
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    Can this motor be saved....

    So I recently picked up a 75’ “project” and everything was looking good until I discovered this... so my question is this.... based on the rust on the crank and all the debris should I continue to try and flush this stuff out? do I have to split the cases? Is the rust a deal breaker? Thanks for...
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    Wanted - Stock 75 parts

    In particular: 1. Exhaust 2. Gas Tank 3. Gauges 4. Let me know what you have
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    Is my cam chain 1 tooth off?

    I'm hoping someone can tell if my chain looks off by a tooth? Thanks in advance
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    Removing TCI Pickup Wiring? Help...

    Seasons Greetings! I was hoping for some clarification on my charging setup, and also some advice on how to properly remove the wiring that goes to the TCI Pickup. So a couple questions: 1. I have a 78' engine, but I am using the stator and combined reg/rec from an 80' that has the TCI Pickup...
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    No Spark! Haven't ridden all summer...please help:)

    So here's where I am at and I'm at a total loss...a little background I also just did a top end rebuild and I have absolutely no spark and I've done all the testing I can think of and all parts are brand new. 1. I have voltage from the power side of the ignition switch on both red/white...
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    Pamco help!

    So I have no spark, running pamco e advance with HHB PMA. I used the following test method as per Pete: Testing the coil: Using the lowest scale on the meter, measure the resistance between the primary terminals with the wires removed. Should read from 2.5 to 4.5 Ohms. =3.6 ohm, brand...
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    Is my coil bad?

    I went out to start the bike yesterday and she wouldn't fire....turns over but no life. Checked for spark and zero. Began to test my coil and pamco via directions from Pete and the first thing is the ohms between the terminals which should read between 2.5-4.5 and I'm right at 2.5...is that low...
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    Spark Plugs Woes! Please Help

    Greetings, I'm having an issue with my right plug becoming charred black within a couple minutes of riding the bike...here are the details of the engine: 1980 xs650 SG Pamco e-advance ignition HHB PMA 2 into 1 Gordon Scott exhaust w/ cone muffler UNI pod filters Mike Morse jet kit...
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    Need input on wiring and heat?

    I've buttoned up the last of my wiring and now I'm trying to mount my seat...my question is will it be ok to put some foam underneath the seat and between the wiring or should I be worried about heat? I am planning on drilling several holes in the aluminum to help with dissipation. This is my...
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    I need your wisdom!

    ok I've run into a stopping point and I'm not sure where to go from here...I did a pamco and PMA over the winter, along with a re-wire and I got er' running and sort of timed. I also added UNI pods and a carb jet kit from 650 central all coming out a GS 2 into 1. I'm getting ALOT of popping from...
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    How do you read these things?

    Hello all, I've had great success with obtaining some much needed information from this site and I'm in need of some more...would someone be willing to explain the boxes on a wiring diagram that layout the switches and show groupings of dots that are on/off etc? Also, I've been racking my...
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    Simple Question

    Hey, I am replacing the sump filter and I've got a new gasket to put on...do I need to treat the gasket in some way? Also, there are remnants of the old gasket still stuck on the sump plate, any suggestions on removing it? Thanks a ton.
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    Has anyone wired one of these?

    Just obtained this Centech AP-2 fuse block and I'm wondering if anyone owns/has wired one of these? My main question is in relation to the relay vs. constant power outputs...which fuses go to the relay side and which to the constant power side? I want to run 5 fuses: main, headlight, ignition...
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    Can I drill my frame here?

    I'm trying to finish my 750 tank swap and I need to attach the modified cups to the frame. From the other posts I need to drill some holes in the neck gussets. I'm worried about drilling into the top tube? Is there another way to do this? :yikes:
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    Retro fitting tank to frame?

    So I got a sweet tank for my cafe project, but the way it attaches to the frame is opposite of my frame setup...the pics should explain better! Question is how do I retro fit either to make them fit together? Thanks!!!
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