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Thank you 5twins. I installed new cam chain. Both questions from original post were answered with the new cam chain. Time to throw it back together and in the frame!!

Thanks 5twins! You were one of the gentlemen i hoped would see this and respond! Any topic i search i see you in the thread throwing out knowledge.

Question 1: Does this adjuster look too far threaded in to be considered flush as required per manual. I have the later tensioner style on my 78 with just the acorn cap, no locknut. My cam is lined up at 12 with mark and chain still has just little bit wiggle on top of cam. Pistons are tdc...

Changed the starter solenoid. Wasn't thinking :doh:

Yes the diagram is modified from an earlier diagram in this post. PMA obviously doesn't really need that.

This is what I have came up with. Have couple of questions.. - Is the red/white wire from the solenoid on its own fuse necessary? - If it can.. what amp fuse should I run? - Does the coil terminal make sense? (from kill switch and from ignition together)

Doing a top end rebuild on my 72 xs motor. I bought the mikes xs Athena gasket kit and all the goods, blah blah but.. I would like some of your guys wise opinions on where you should use (or to not use at all) on an xs rebuild: blue Loctite silver anti-seize permatex gasket sealer permatex rtv...

Delaware city day lol.. fun times and traffic. Stanton huh, I work at horizon services right by prices corner not to far from you.

How many Delaware residents do we have on here? Such a small state with so many people anymore. Who's hiding an xs in their garage? :bike:

cool guys, thanks for the help.

Thank you very much for the quick response man. I appreciate it.

How much for the part motor?

What is your guys opinion on the best Manuals? I have been an xs650 owner since april and am finally ready to start my bobber build. Money wasn't a problem but at the same time bills always come every month....sigh. I am really not a noob when it comes to bikes since I have ridden motocross...