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So I've been rebuilding a 1980 XS650 from the ground up (it was a junkyard bike) and I've reached a dead end with the ignition system. A few weeks ago, I posted a thread Here where Pamcopete was very helpful in getting me to go through all the tests and eventually decided to send me a new...

I've been working on rebuilding an XS and I've come up with no spark. I started going through the PAMCO system as per Pete's instructions on here and when I got to testing the green wire's voltage when spinning the rotor, I found that the voltage was remarkably low (3v, compared to the...

I bought some parts off mustangpalmer1911. Negotiations went quick, they sent off the items the next day, got here fast. Pleasure doing business with you.

I've been working on a rebuild and I replaced both wheel bearings. The front went fine, but for some reason, the long spacer in the rear wheel won't stay put. I did make sure to put the top hat spacer into the bigger bearing, as well as the collar that goes onto the bigger spacer. I used...

Hi all, I'm working on a build from a 1979 XS650, and I'm currently working on polishing all the surfaces up. I've recently hit a speed bump, though. On the right side crankcase cover, there seems to be some sort of plating on the surface. At first I thought the difference in surfaces...

I bought an aftermarket sump filter from him. The transaction went smooth, good seller.

Since I was finally able to pull the trigger on an XS, I figured it would be a great time to introduce myself. I picked up an 80 XS650 this weekend from a salvage yard. It's just a rolling chassis, but I'm looking forward to pulling it apart and starting the rebuild. Right now I'm gathering...