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I have this problem with my bike(79special), I'll ride for about 40 mins fine, than all of the sudden it will start running rough. It will act like its running out of gas but it has plenty of gas. it will sputter for about a minute then die.I'll let it sit for a few minutes and try starting. it...

ok so ive done some things, ive figured out the volt meter, im getting 12 volts out of the battery with the ignition turned on, then im getting the same volts with the bike at idle, and also the same volts at 3000 rpms. ive read its suppose to jump up to around 14. Ive got about a 1 1/2 year old...

ok so ive done some things, ive figured out the volt meter, im getting 12 volts out of the battery with the ignition turned on, then im getting the same volts with the bike at idle, and also the same volts at 3000 rpms. ive read its suppose to jump up to around 14. Ive got about a 1 1/2 year old...

I found this but I dont know how to read it or use it I dont know what brushes are Im gonna read what you posted

yes, the headlight will get brighter when reved, good, bad what does that mean?

Ok Ive had this problem latley.Ive got a 79 special xs650, starts fine and runs fine. I get it on the road and im going good. then about 15 minuets into the ride the brake light indicator by the bars will start lighting up, I notice particularity it lights up when im reving it. it does it pretty...

wow never even thought, thanks

I have a 79 special and I need some help with the 3 dash light indicaters. The turn signal light is fine it blinks when I use the turn signal. The brake light comes on when I start the bike then gos off and does nothing else. Im guesing its suppose to light up when I press either...

Does any one know what kind of bike this is? Is it a stock bike or a little custom? I keep seeing it in a add in wrench and really like it.

+1 for different bars and seat

Steiger Performance Motorcycle Handlebar Vibration Damper

I should also mention the ad says it came off a xs650 and I have a 79 special. Will a standard fit my special?

Im looking to put a sissy bar on my bike so I can strap things to it. Ive found a couple on ebay but I need some help. I know the two attachment points (shocks and turn signals) correct me if im wrong, but it looks like theirs a third. The third has a bar that extends a little. Can someone tell...

Thats the first thing I did to my 79 special. Its four bolts and a cable, two of the bolts are in a hell of a tight spot.

I want to keep it so I can switch back to stock if I want to.

This is my 79 special. I kind of dont like the two teir style seat so I decided to try a standerd seat. I got one off of ebay for $40. Then an $80 mikes xs cover. The only thing I had to do was put 3 washers between each seat mount bolt and another 3 per bolt for the latch, that way it would...

Its not too difficult. I had to replace my starter and I got the four bolts off with standard wrences. While I had it of I went ahead and replaced the seal. It was my first time and I didnt know what I was doing, so I went in from the other side, took the case off then the 6 bolts that cover...

Im either getting mikes xs cover or maybe the "tight fit seat" cover from the uk on ebay. Maybe someone who has one of their covers can post a review and pics or something.

payaso13, that looks great, thats what im trying to do.

I have a 79 special with the two level seat, I dont really like that look. I really like the look of the flatter style . So I got a pretty good seat off of ebay for $20, it has a good pan and good foam but it needs a cover, the seller said it was a 74-76. It fits good on my bike, the hinges line...