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  1. gbobst

    Stock 72 XS, needs modernizing.....What kit to get?

    I have been putting off getting the Pamco and replacing the old generator etc. on my 1972 XS. I have replaced the advancer and the points once. Nothing is wrong yet, as it has only 7k original miles on it. I ran it all summer last year without one hiccup. I have a new wiring harness sitting...
  2. gbobst

    1972 wiring harness install from MikesXS

    Ok...I know I've threaded this out before, but.....wait for it, I just got the new/original wiring harness from MikesXS, and I have a pretty much untouched 72. I was having grounding issues with my signals...aka replaced the flasher and still could not get the left signals to work, and after a...
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    1972 Wiring harness issues, is MikesXs the way to go???

    I have recently purchased a 1972xs2 and was wondering about anyones experience with the wiring harness. If you could point me to a thread etc, that would be great also. My harness is original and I am starting to have problems with shorting out bulbs, and mainly the left signals. I have...
  4. gbobst

    Petcock Mismarked????

    Anyway...look at this pic...I have my petcock turned to on, yet it is really off(stop). Does anyone have/know if this is an original petcock on my bike? :wtf: When I turn it to "stop" in reality it is on...and to reserve it seems as though it is "reserve". Although I have not run the tank...
  5. gbobst

    Rebuild or Replace Petcocks???

    I see on Mikes xs parts, some new petcocks.......are they better than the original, should I rebuild my old ones(is this a waste of time?) or is there a better peice I am not aware of as a solution to these leaky bastards?? 1972 xs 650.
  6. gbobst

    Tank Removal how to w/ pics.......

    Anyone steer me to a thread with a "how to" tank removal on my 72 xs650? Thanks, been searching and can't find one......
  7. gbobst

    Brake light actuator on the handlebars...1972 xs650

    .....Just bought this amazing bike and my hand brake does not light the tailbrake light when engaged.....is it supposed to?......and I think I see an actuator underneath, can anybody let me know if this needs replaced or if the light simply does not operate when the brake is pulled from the...
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