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    Turning on headlight kills ignition

    So i have a 79 xs with boyer ignition, hhb pma, capacitor obviously running no battery. I have the bike wired up and everything works great. Brake lights, ignition, speedo backlight, but occasionally when i turn on my headlight it kills the ignition. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. I go...
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    Need Help With Fuel Out Exhaust, Will Not Idle

    Finally got around to finishing my project. I'm in the home stretch now but I need help getting it to run so heres what is done and what ive tried. 79 XS650 fresh 700cc top end. Straight pipes, uni filters on vm34 round slides, boyer brandsen ignition, running sparx capacitor no battery. Wired...
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    Wet Sand Base Coat??

    So Im rattle canning my tank, I know...anyway the main question I have is should I wet sand the base coat to give it a smooth look before I clear coat? I plan on wet sanding the clear coat but the base coat doesnt look as fluid as I would like.
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    To Anyone Using A Shell Cam

    Planning on running a shell #1 cam in my bike, with the lift they are advertised at (I believe .405) Could you use standard valve stem seals or did you have to use the ones from Mikesxs that are supposed to be X amount shorter than stock?
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    XS650 With Big Twin Transmission? 6 Speed?

    Many guys think that the close ratio transmission in the XS is a huge problem. Im planning on taking my build on longer highway trips and dont want the rpms through the roof so I decided to re-sprocket. Many guys try the Mikes overdrive 5th. But I was looking for other options, a transmission...
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    Any Difference Between 256 and 447 Heads?

    I have a 447 that Im planning on rebuilding and hopping up a little bit. Was planning on porting and polishing the head too, I have some 256 stuff laying around like a head and rocker box and was wondering if there was any advantage to porting it and running it on my 447 motor?
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    For Sale - If It Doesnt Sell Its Scrap

    Im tired of all this stuff laying around, not going to use it, If you want any of it shoot me an offer, I just want rid of it. http://www.imagebam.com/image/ad8781395375239 http://www.imagebam.com/image/554364395375296 http://www.imagebam.com/image/0c9474395375359...
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    For Sale - Front Axle, P-Pad, Mini Tach, Swingarm, And Engine Parts

    Everything shown is for sale, P-Pad is a nice piece. Light is an old school cab light off a truck, not sure what but it has a glass lens, pretty cool patina on it. Mini tach has 30" cable. Taking Offers http://www.imagebam.com/image/c764ee391489276 http://www.imagebam.com/image/3f660c391489334...
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    Wanted - Extended Fork Tubes

    Im looking for some +6 35mm inner fork tubes. I would like to get some that someone isnt using before going through Franks, Let me know if you have 4 overs or possibly 8s also.
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    Need help on rear wheel alignment

    So here's the deal, I have a 74 frame with a voodoo vintage hardtail on it. We did the hardtail ourselves, not the first time we have done one and we measured a million times to make sure it was on straight. So now the motor is in and we are trying to get the rear wheel lined up on the axle so...
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    Ebay 707cc kit??

    Has anyone else seen or used these pistons? They aren't much more than getting stock oversized pistons from mikesxs. I was just wintering about quality of these and if anyone knows anything about them?
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    For Sale - Daytona German Helmet

    Near new, worn maybe 5 times, Medium 6 5/8 to 6 3/4. Flat Black. DOT. 50 Bucks Shipped http://www.imagebam.com/image/e2bc5e376404306
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    For Sale - Springer Seat, Ribbed Duckbill Fender, 74 Transmission

    -Springer seat, originally tan, painted with fabric/leather paint black, springs are 3 inches long, make me an offer -Ribbed duckbill fender, 5" wide, about 24" long, has some holes drilled in it and a mount welded on, painted flat black, could use the whole thing or cut off the last 8" of it...
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    Using Sporty Rear Master

    I have a Sportster rear master cylinder Im going to use on my build and I was wondering if anyone knew the banjo bolt size for it and also what size brake line fitting it takes, would it happen to match whats on an XS?
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    Confusion On Neck Stems Over The Years

    So I have a 73 frame that I am using on my build but the forks/trees/and stem are from a 79. Will I have to swap the stems from the two necks? My understanding is that the earlier one is shorter but will a later tree and stem fit into the earlier neck?
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    For Sale - Sportster Tank and Super Sweet 2-1 Exhaust

    Tank is clean inside, mounting tabs already welded up, includes petcock, no dents, mount it and go. $50 plus shipping, US and Canada only 2 into 1 straight pipes, internal baffle so it doesnt blow your ear drums out and its a little easier to tune your carbs. It is flanged in the middle and...
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    Wanted - Tapered Neck Bearing Races

    Need the races only! Cant get the old ones of of another neck without destroying everything. Hopefully someone can help me out here.
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    Pin Under Right Side Cam Cover

    Pulled my right side cam cover off and there was this little pin just sitting there hanging out, Now I saw a small hole but Im not one to just run around sticking my loose pin in any old hole. Is there anything that needs to be lined up there? Whats the pin for? Did something go wrong if it fell...
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    For Sale - 73 All Timing Components, Advance Timing Rod

    I have all the parts for the ATU off of a 73 TX650, I think you need some of this stuff to put a Pamco or Boyer Ignition on the XS's with factory electronic ignition. If anyone needs this stuff shoot me an offer. Trades are always welcome too
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    For Sale - Parting out 73 TX650 Engine, XS1 Cam, 256 Rods, Crank

    I have the engine from a 73 TX650 that Im parting out, tell me what you are looking for and if I have it you can make an offer. Pics upon request of part. I don't have any carbs. Mileage unknown. -Cam, Same as what is in the XS1 -Crank -Transmission -256 Connecting rods, seem to be in very good...
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