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    Just a bit of fun: What is the origin of your user name?

    Manipulator the name says it all
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    Pamco Electronic ignition vs. high output?

    Thank you XSLeo. That was exactly what I was looking for, clamps. I do not want to weld to the frame enough damage has been done to these beauties.
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    Pamco Electronic ignition vs. high output?

    I have a pamco classic type ignition, my tx 650 is bare under the seat for I am running cone cleaners and have removed the battery box. May I have examples of successful coil mounting.
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    HP vs $$$

    Ive got a 74 TX that runs fair after updating the charging system and installing mikuni screw top carburetors. I like the cafe look and if I go in that direction I'd need to back up the look of the ride with performance upgrades. My question, what are the most importain engine mods and how much...
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    Rebuild kit for a 1972xs

    Thank you x100
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    Rebuild kit for a 1972xs

    Also the rear brakes had an awful glaze and also wouldn't work. I sandpapered the drum and shoe was that Mickey mouse?
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    Rebuild kit for a 1972xs

    I have a 74 TX I am resurrecting and the front brakes won't work. Ive tried adding fluid and bleeding without any luck. Any advice would be appreciated.
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    Possible to test the safety relay?

    save yourself heartache and time. Build your own harness. I wasted days of my life trying to sort out 30yr old rat nest harnesses untill Id finally had enough. Youve got three circuits tackle them one at a time. I begin with the ignition, then charging and finally the lighting. Score a handfull...
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    Mike's side stand spring

    Thanks for the heads up, Ive got a 75 missing a spring and was about to order one Im tired of using the centerstand. I will look elsewhere
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    vacume leak

    Thanks for the tip. These are not stock carburetors, the air box has been removed. I was worried it May be a valve.
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    vacume leak

    I am running vm screw top carbs on the 75 TX with stock exhaust. It is idling well with a points ignition that is very old but is popping on the left pipe. A local wrench used an exhaust analizer and informed me the problem was a vacume leak. What could be the source of my problem? bad intake...
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    Hello

    I have a tx 650 I really need help with. Living outside of Reno NV has its advantages, beautiful mountain twisty roads and two 1/4 mile tracks. If anyone is in the area Im up for friendly rides.
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    PMA not charging bike

    I use a capacitor, less chance of frying or shorting expensive components. This way a battery will not mask a problem it works or it doesnt.
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    Belated Intro from Retro-Land

    I say thats a better looking frame than 99% of whats on the market today
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