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    For Sale - 1980 xs650 Chicagoland area

    I have a xs650 in decent shape. It doesnt have a ignition installed so would have to be transported. I'm moving out of state and I'm willing to let her go for a good deal. Rear tire is basically brand new. I'll post pics later. It's been the garage for a year and a half. I rode her...
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    All keys to bike were misplaced. Options?

    Just have my bike sitting in the garage right now making me not happy hahah. What options if any other than replacing the ignition
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    1980 XS Starter won't crank

    Back in the beginning of April I went out to start my bike, ran the starter for a good 10 seconds, then she died and now I am hearing a click from underneath the seat. I'm pretty good with the mechicanal aspect but I need advice. I removed components on the bike and took some pics. Battery at...
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    Removing stock exshaust

    alright the cold is here and i want to pull the engine out and am stuck here trying to get the pipes off. it seems like they are part of the frame. or both are together.. 1980 xs650g
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    16 inch rear rim spokes?

    So 4 of my rear spokes and broke. I am having a hard time trying to find replacements. Is it better to just replace all of them. Still got a good month or two of riding weather left. Posted via Mobile
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    650 tarps?

    I been looking around and can't seem to find any xs650 specific tarp. I'm just using a regular tarp right now just wanna see if anyone has any info Posted via Mobile
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    Dealing with crappy motorists.

    Unfortunately I live in the big city at the moment and deal with fuckers everyday. Especially it being my first summer riding. I prefer highway over residential streets any day. I've encountered a few motorists brake checking me with no car in front of them for at least 200 feet. I'm going...
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    clutch adjustment

    Ok so your suppose to seat the.screw and go back a 1/4 turn. What does it mean it wont even engage and the bike wont even move. I have to screw it out like a good 3 or 4 full turns after seated for it to engage and.ride. time for.new.clutch plates? Clutch rod? Bearings ? Just looking for...
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    Wanted - 1980 XS650G Side covers and (1) BS34 Carb

    Shoot me a pm or just post here. Im looking for a operational BS34 please
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    deaccelleration backfire?

    Bike backfires on right side only when I let of the throttle. Can ajusting valves cause this? They are all in.spec. Posted via Mobile
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    Metal shavings on drain plug magnet

    Did my monthly oil change and noticed some metal.shavings on the magnet. Obviously this isnt normal. This is my first bike and just curious what this.could be. Also. Im hearing some sort of.tapping noise on the left side.of.motor. once its running for a couple of minutes. Im going...
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    out of gas symptoms when not out of gas

    So im on the highway this.morn. I would say have a 1/4 tank of gas and.I die out wont start have to walk to gas station. Fill er up and.boom back on the road. Bad petcock? I ususally keep the tank full just.curious if anyone else experiences this.
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    oil stick broke off in.engine. wtf

    So I install the oil cool/filter kit give it a test run notice a.leak and check the oil and.sure enough I bring it up and it snaped off. Im really pissed. Can I just drain it out and hope it comes out
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    backfiring when letting off throttle

    Been doing some.research. Airleak? Dirty carbs? Timing? Its damn annoying thats all I know
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    exhaust popping on deaccelleration and now idle

    Not really hindering my riding. Just curious how how I stop it
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    Died after freeway run

    Hey fellas. So I took my 1980 xs650 on its longest freeway run. About 8 miles.or so and as.soon.as.I get on the offramp to stop at trafgic.light she died. I ended.up.pushing for 5 minutes then she started up again. Is.she.overheating. I.thought I ran.out of gas but that wasnt the case...
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    XS360, XS400 or XS650?

    Just want some peoples opinions on which model would you recomend for a 1st time bike purchase? Year really don't matter, Just want a running bike and learn the maintenance along the way. Thanks
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    1st Bike! XS650?

    Hey all, was soo glad to find a whole website dedicated on this type of bike. I'm 25 and looking to get my first bike this summer. I got a few classes left and I'll have my motorcycle endorsement! Eventually want to turn it into a bobber, but I wouldnt mind at all getting one stock...
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