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  1. mike1968

    New wiring harness from mikesxs

    Hello everyone, I'm trying to put on a new wiring harness. I wonder if anyone has any pics or video. My old harness doesn't have the same looking fuse box (old one just has electrical tape with wired fuses.). I have downloaded the pdf of the manual, but it doesn't show a good pic of this...
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    Starter gear question

    Ok.. I have some tough questions. I have a 1982 heritage special that has a crack in the lower front starter gear. It didn't originally leak as much as it is now. Started as a minor leak then after 2 months of driving and fixing other issues: charging system and lighting concerns I am down to...
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    Engine dies when put into first gear and headlight has no power.

    Ok. I seem to be going in circles with this project. 1982 xs650 heritage special. I have put new brushes, regulator/rectifier. Found and fixed crack in starter housing (JB weld). So oil problem is fixed. Now I have a headlight that doesn't have power. I know there is no power going to...
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    Gas out of left air filter, won't stay started.

    Ok. I'm new to the motorcycle and need some help. I have read several posts and am stuck. Background. Had the 1982 xs650 heritage special out last Saturday morning on rough road. Was running well, then started to sputter and lose power. Then stopped. I had just cleaned carbs from an issue with...
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    Can't get oil sump filter/plate off

    Hello I'm new to motorcycles and am changing the oil in my 1982 xs650 heritage special. I have changed filter and am getting a new sump filter from Mikesxs today. I drained the oil and it looked clean, but thought since I don't know if the PO had done regular maintenance that I would also change...
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    Regulator rectifier issue

    Hello I am new to motorcycles and recently purchased a 1982 XS650 heritage special. When I bought it he battery was weak, so I bought a new battery after a few days the battery was dead. After looking on site and talking to others I replaced the brushes and charged the battery back up. Worked...
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