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  1. fyl1982

    Chain Adjuster Bolt Issue

    So, I've replaced this bolt a few times because when I would torque down my axle the chain adjust would move with the bolt and cause the chain adjuster bolt to bend. I finally replaced the bolt with a 8mm class 8.8 bolt instead of the stainless steel / weak bolt that was on it. Now it...
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    Rear Tire Alignment / Chain Tension

    So, I replaced my rear tire and noticed... before I took the wheel off, the markers for the rear tire were off by about a full mark. I intended to correct this when putting on the new tire but I have a problem. The bar that holds the brake hub assembly is VERY close to my tire. Between...
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    How do I jack up the front of the bike???

    I have a scissor jack for a car. That's about it. Is there any cheap, reliable way to jack the front of my bike up so I can change the front tire and bearings without knocking it over? :banghead: I'm sure this is kind of a dumb questions but I haven't really seen any good DIY solutions...
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    What tires do I need (pics included)

    I can barely read my back tire and I can't read anything on my front. I have a 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special II. I want to know... A) What size tire do I need for the front and the rear? B) Do I need a tube or a tubeless design tire? Thanks! :shrug:
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    Turn Signal Indicator

    1981 Yamaha XS650. On the pilot box there is a light for the turn signal to indicate when it is on. It's a 158 bulb. My bike has a LED system for the rear tail lights, obviously not stock. I did not wire them. The bulb for the turn signal indicator was missing when I opened the pilot box...
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    1981 High Beam Indicator Light

    Hey everyone, First post here... I am wondering what I can do to troubleshoot my high beam indicator light not working. It's a little blue LED light on the tachometer. My high beam seems to work fine but I'd like this light to operate as it should. Can anyone give me some ideas on how...
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