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  1. tkurt

    Front wobble at speed in curves only

    Hi all, I know there are some threads on front end wobbles, but it can't hurt to ask again. My bike tracks straight with hands off the bars and does not wobble (as much as I can tell) at speed (~80mph) in a straight line. However, if I'm heading through a long curve at speed (50+ mph) and...
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    Headlight not working, voltage OK

    Hi everyone, Looking for some pointers - my headlight will not turn on. I checked the voltages: 12V at the green with 0V on yellow on low beam, 12V on the yellow and 1V on green with high beam, and the ground is good (about zero ohms between ground plug and frame). I put in a new bulb and...
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    rearsets: get kickstarter to clear without bending

    Old story, new thread. The kickstarter does not clear the rearset pegs. There are some older threads on this topic too: http://64.64.0.158/forum/showthread.php?t=18544 but I thought this was different enough for a new one. Anyway, I have the old school speed rearsets but did not want to...
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    new muffler advice

    Hi All, I currently have the 26" commando exhaust from Mikes but was looking at some alternatives. If you have experience with any of these or know what the advantages/disadvantages might be, I appreciate advice: A. 18" performance adjustable reverse cone (not sure I get the adjustable...
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    high beam causes charging voltage to drop

    Stock alternator and 3-phase rectifier/VR-115 reg. With lights on and bike running I get 14.1 volts no problem. Bike runs and charges fine all day. But as soon as I flip the high-beam (new, clean aftermarket dimmer switch) my voltage drops to ~10V and seems to keep dropping :eek: Anyone...
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    master cylinder compatibility

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a new MC (since the sight glass on the one from HHB is falling apart already)... Anyone know if the V-Star 650 is compatible? I think it should work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/370916305286?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 2 other options...
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    Ignition wiring question – bike stranded

    Hi guys, another electrical question... I was getting erratic voltage on the road, and after parking the bike now I'm getting no spark. My bike had been running & charging well. I get 11.5V at the alternator brushes and the rotor looks OK (5 ohms). No spark when I flip open the points with...
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    new shocks and steering bearings

    Happy Holidays everyone. I used a little time off to put in some All-Balls tapered steering bearings. Installation wasn't too bad in the end. Thought you guys might like to see some pics: Old bearings: Bottom old and new: Top new: Also, I got some 340mm slim-line Hagon shocks -...
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    Bogging down in the rain

    The pineapple express caught me this morning :wtf: After 10-15 mins of problem-free riding in the rain, my bike started bogging and stalling. I made it to work by giving it lots of throttle and (over)using the clutch. EDIT: also, there was an aweful lot of steam coming from around the valve...
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    UV resistant plug wires

    Any suggestions on plug wires that won't fade too fast in the sun? mine (I think from MikesXS) look pretty faded. How bout the cloth covered ones? for example...
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    For Sale - Mini Speedo 2.25" white face mph

    No scratches or other marks. Odometer reads 0.2 miles but I removed it and decided not to use it. No mounting hardware. MikesXS Part # 03-0756 $60 shipped to US (willing to ship elsewhere but please contact first)
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    Ignition relocate and other random stuff

    I'm not running any gauges anymore except a voltmeter and neutral light, so thought I would move my ignition switch. I'm pretty happy with the new location although my bracket is not perfect - will have to do a new one at some point. This left a hole in my headlight that i sealed with sugru...
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    turn signal causes short in alternator wiring?

    Fellow 650 riders- My bike has stock ignition and charging system. My situation arose because the California DMV wants a brake and light inspection done with the engine off, and my right turn signals signal wouldn't light up without the engine running. :doh: I installed a new left handlebar...
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    low oil leak left side

    Hey all, I'm determined to address a slight oil leak on the left side of my bike - when I open the clutch case it is pretty dirty in there and I feel like I have to add oil pretty frequently to keep the levels up (I do ride daily). A small amount of oil has gotten on the header pipes in that...
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    LED tail light resistor question

    I tried a CAN-BUS LED 1157 type bulb in my tail light but it only works when the brake is applied, but not as a tail light. What kind of resistor is needed to get either a regular led tail-light, or a CAN-BUS type light, to work in a stock 77 xs650 (i.e. original alternator with good...
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    Polishing rims, etc - question

    I'd like to clean up my bike and want to polish up the wheel rims. There are a lot of scratches and white marks on them. Whats the best way to do this? I tried the wet tin-foil technique, which got rid of the white blemishes but resulted in a gray cloudy streak, in this picture the middle of...
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    making a tuck & roll cafe seat cover /upholstery

    I made this to fit my stock seat pan, but it could be done with any seat base and it will give your seat actual ridges, not just pleats or seams. total cost: less than $20 The basic steps I learned from another website (http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tuck-roll-tutorial-146204.html), but...
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    2 charging electrical questions

    Hi All, I recently installed a new vr-115, homemade rectifier and digital voltmeter (connected to a brown wire in the headlight bucket). Problem 1: My digital voltmeter reads .5V less than battery (new and fully charged). Is this too much of a drop? I would suspect the ignition switch, but...
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    Mikes commando mufflers, carburetor tuning question

    Hi everyone, This is my first time posting but I have been appreciating the collective wisdom for awhile now. My situation is this: i have a 1977 xs650 that was running great. It has new OEM air filters. I decided to change to MikesXS commando style mufflers. After swapping out, the bike...
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