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  1. StampBear

    For Sale - 1980 XS 650

    PLEASE REFER TO UPDATED LIST FURTHER IN THIS THREAD>>> for those who recall me i was work to restore this bike. buti ran into some issues. the largest of which is a bunch of title problems from the last few owners (crazy long story). so i decided to take things in a new direction and buy a...
  2. StampBear

    Advice on my Build

    I know it has been a while since i have been on but my build stalled out due to a number of factors including weather, and some minor delays in financing... Today i am asking for some concrete advice from you guys. I have been contemplating not completing the build and just out right...
  3. StampBear

    Bears Build.... (Restoration?)

    ok so by request (and because its time i think) i am going to start my build thread .. 1st a bit of history is in order to set the scene.. I have like bikes a long time but only ever owned one that i road about 5 years ago. it was a great Maxum 750... many things came in to play at that time...
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    how to fix speedometer peg

    in an effort to "help out" on my build one of my girls tried to get the nut off the back of the speedometer so we could remove it from the can and get things cleaned up for paint. well the ratchet was set to tighten and she snapped it clear off LOL so now i have a post snapped in half and i...
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    Headlight questions

    OK time for the next newbie question - Headlight i am going to be looking to get a headlight soon and before i get it i need to figure out how to put the thing on the bike (yeah and directionals also) i have the brackets that came on the bike and that is it! the questions are - how do...
  6. StampBear

    The importance of side covers?

    as i move through this site and my bike another question that comes up is the importance of the side covers. are they important? do they serve a purpose other than cosmetics? for the record my intention is to get the bike functional and on the road 1st and work on certain cosmetic...
  7. StampBear

    Advice on a sloppy tank?

    so while i await various pieces and parts to get this build moving forward i wanted to ask about my fuel tank. i need to clean it, seal it, and i want to paint it (more on this at a later time) i was putting it on the frame to get a picture and noticed that the tank felt kind of sloppy...
  8. StampBear

    For Sale - Seat

    this seat came with my bike but was NOT modified to fit properly .. the pan is perfect and the only issue i can see is one button missing (see pix) .. i would like $65 OBRO plus shipping. payment via paypal or if close enough we could meetup and do cash.
  9. StampBear

    Wanted - handlebar switches for 1980 xs650

    handlebar switches for 1980 xs650 - FOUND THANKYOU i need both right and left. need to be wired and working please. let me know what you have looking to buy in the next week or two and will pay via Paypal for parts and shipping. if you are near by (50 mile radius of North Adams, MA) i...
  10. StampBear

    New to site, XS's, and a LOT of questions.

    Hello to everyone! i am so glad i found this site. i have been lurking for a few weeks and find that many of these thread have been helpful in giving me some direction. but as the title suggests i will have (do have) a LOT of questions. But first a little about me and my situation. My...
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