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Time to call Doc and Marty and get the DeLorean set for 2013! Wtf! Missed that. D’oh!

It’s looking that way. I was hoping. We’re both in Chicago. The hunt continues.

Hey there. Still available?

It’s never easy is it? The rim is just the beginning because I figure then there’s the parts of the rim/adaptor that will allow me to use an HD rim on a Metric bike. Lacing is a good start. Thank you!

Thanks for responding 2Many. 36 and 40 I’m guessing you’re referring to spokes per rim but what do you mean by line up? Sorry, I have no experience with rims.

Something similar. Very cool.

Hey all, saw a pair of 86 HD soft tail rims for sale. The seller really doesn’t know too much about them. I figure if they are stock they should be 16” rims. Want that fat tire in back and front look. From the pics they look like they are in good condition and the price is right. More than...

Guys, jb welded radio shack magnet on rotor and she's up and RUNNING. Now if the weather would cooperate I could get a better feel for how well the fix took. It's been raining, or snowing or both for the past week. For now I, we, can claim victory and celebrate with revels. Thanks all for...

So I ordered a replacement reg/rec and ignition box and tried them both out. I followed Gary and peanut's suggestion and left the reg/rec unplugged and lo and behold the bike runs like a champ. Bad pickup coil? Still haven't tested them with ohm meter. I bought 2 ohm meters, one digital the...

Sorry for the delay. I work nights and chauffeur my kids around all day it seems. Hard to find time to really dig into the bike. Anyway, I bought an ohm meter and a timing gun and have no real idea of how these work or experience with either. I've been reading lots so I do have references if...

Guys, finally figured it out and put them on YouTube. In video 1 I shift from neutral to first. Just trying give you guys an idea of the plateau. I think the second video is better because I run thru to the fourth gear and you can hear said plateau. Here's the second video...

Guys, trying to load these vids but not happening. I'm listening to what you're saying. keep the advice coming.

Peanut, Gary sounds like you guys were pointing me toward a timing issue so I was trying to research as much as I could to give as accurate a picture as I can concerning my problem. I'll be honest. I'm lost. I've never had a timing issue. It seems like I've dealt with everything else but...

Hey guys, Need some help with my 80 xs. Bike starts and runs. The problem is that once you're in gear, any gear, the engine plateaus and all you get is the engine revving high (me accelerating). For example in first gear she'll accelerate to 10 mph then plateau. At this point I'll drop it...

For sale. 2 xs650 wiring harnesses bought from mikes xs for a 1980 bobber build. Picked the wrong ones and was not allowed to return them. Merchandise is new in their respective bags. Harnesses are as they appear on xs site. I paid $59 for the main harness (1980 xs650SG) and asking $50. I...

It's never easy is it. Thanks 5twins.

Hey all. Reading thru trying to find an answer to my problem. I have an 80 xs650 with a bad cylinder head valve cover stud (front, right). It looks like someone broke the original then did a bad job of replacing it. The replacement was loose allowing oil to escape making a smokey mess. I...

Brian, thanks for the tip. Time to start reading up and investigating. Let you know.

Brian, thanks for the response. I got turned around, upside down. I meant stud #5 not #13. It's on the gears side as if you were riding. Sorry. Should've clarified. My stud doesn't have an acorn or a copper washer but according to the thumb it doesn't use them. Researching this problem...

Hey guys, new to posting not to the forum. About these engine studs. I'm pretty sure it's an engine stud. Anyway, I'm dealing with a leaky oil stud/bolt just past the sump pump cover. its the lone bolt on the left before the starter. Been looking in my clymer manual, reading up and I think...