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My kickstart has developed a strange issue. Every so often the kickstart lever will only return to a 9 o’clock position. A little nudge lets it spring back all the way. The problem started after a kickback (yes, I am aware that could be a timing issue, but I was getting the engine to run to...

As some of you may have seen in my other thread, some engine issues have led me to re-think the exhaust design on the bike below. Although it has run and has been ridden it was never completely happy and then started to not fire on the left cylinder (see other thread). Anyway, in the process of...

Right, while I am sorting the jetting on my new Mikuni’s on my other XS I am also trying to solve a riddle on my chopper XS. The engine in this was rephased, upgraded to 750cc by Howard Smedley before it was mine. It also has the Mikuni TM34’s, which I am trying to tune, but can’t until I solve...

Hey guys, I've decided to replace my old BS38 carbs with some shiney new TM34's. Obviously they will need re-jetting, so I'm trawling the internet for information, and have already trawled through here (but maybe I've missed things) so I thought I'd see if you guys have any knowledge to share...

I know there are hundreds of threads about this and I have read quite a few and I have also gone though a lot of the steps in them. But to no avail.... Let me set the scene: '78 XS650E, modified to have pod filters and straight through pipes. I am using the stock carbs (BS38...however going...

Hey guys, Finished my build and it's all about the tweaking now. One of the things that is kinda bugging me is that when the bike has stood for a bit (1 night) it usually takes 3 goes on the electric start to get it started. Once started she's fine. The carbs have been cleaned, new main jets...

Hi all, Does anybody here know the size of the starter gear wave washer (no.15 in the diagram, thanks for the pic 5Twins)? Thanks!

I know the title is a bit generic, but that's kinda where I am right now. I've trawled the forum and have come across several things I've tried, but so far no luck. This is a bike that has been rebuild. The engine received a top end treatment, new old clutch basket and brand new clutch...

Hi all, I'm about to rebuild my brakes and the only thing that I can't figure out is how/where the retaining ring for the dustboot sits. In the attached image I used the old ones to mock up what I think it should be, but it does not look quite right as the ring pinches the dustboot slightly...

Does any of my fellow UK builders have any experience with these? I'm having some trouble with them: Initially I couldn't drive the bearings in deep enough for the dustcap holder to sit flush, but after going to a garage to have them pressed in deeper the two inner needle bearings seem to jam...

Well, I thought that once rebuilding things would be a bit smoother. But I'm proving me wrong: she seems to want to fight me all the way! Putting together the front legs threw up a minor issue, but just wanted to doublecheck this with you guys on here. I dropped in the seals, but the washer...

So, I'd like to clean up my frame a bit and am considering running the wiring through the frame. But obviously I'm a bit wary of drilling holes in the frame, especially the backbone. So I was wondering whether you good folk on here could give me some tips, do's and don'ts or just plain dont do...

Currently working on an XS650E and have various parts that I won't be re-using for sale. All of them came of a working bike, freshly MOT-ed. I'll try and list as many parts as I can of the top of my head, if there is anything you would like or would like more detailed information, pm me and I'll...

So, I've cleaned out the worst of it with a mix of nuts and bolts and some fuel. But there are some areas you can't seem to get to. I've read up and and decided to get some milkstone remover (phosferic acid) for a final clean. Having said that, the guides I've read don't seem to agree on the...

As I believed that this throttle 'worked well with xs650' I ordered it from monstercraftsman: http://www.monstercraftsman.com/7-8-throttle-assembly-with-vintage-style-grips-black/ Having received it I would like to say that it is quite nice, but there seems to be a slight issue in securing...

So I ordered a 48mm mini speedo and I marveled at the beauty of the little thing when it arrived. However it also had a nice little disclaimer sticker on the box announcing that it MAY fail due to excessive vibration. Now I was going to use the stock gauge mounting rubbers and bolts, but I...

I've researched these a bit and although they are pricey I am tempted by the clean look. As far as I've seen (compared the to my Harley throttle cable) if the stock Yamaha cable doesn't work, you can use a Harley throttle cable. But I thought I'd ask on here as well, to see what the experiences...

Does anyone know what the details of the pinch bolt (no. 11 in the image) are (type, length, etc.)? Unfortunately the old one snapped when I tried to undo it (after strangely putting hardly any pressure on it). I can't seem to find that information anywhere. You'd think that would be an easy...

While stripping the bike I discovered that somebody along the line had already replaced the stock bearings by tapered steering bearings. Good news as it saves me some money. However as I would like to have the lower yoke freshly powdercoated and the lower dust seal is torn I would like to remove...

I'm looking for header pipes fitting my XS650E that have the flange to attache it to the frame. Must be willing to ship to the UK. Thanks!