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Can i safely put my solenoid directly under my tank? Was just wondering about any flash/spark possibilities.

bought the 79 special 2 years ago. got it to run then killed it, bought it, took it home and tore into it. finally got it running a few weeks ago. rode it 5-10 feet to check basics last weekend. this weekend idled it for a good while. then ran her around the neighbor hood. so... right...

i was just looking for info on the small leadacid battery thing. just how small can we go. i have the pamco and the high output coil kit. NO PMA. so i read the pamco with that coil will fire as low as 4v....what is the smallest battery anyone successfully used w/ starter and pamco only. id...

Got a killer deal. Was told it was for xs650...but now that i'm actually getting down to wiring....doesn't match up? the combined reg/rec has no identifiers on it. has wires: white white white red brown green green how do i match this up to my 79 special. the manual...

So I finally got to doing some work last night and I got to the point of a nice mock up. My question is....is the angle of this setup ok? I thought of streamlining the swingarm brace/shock with the frame's top tube. But is this wise or not? I've no engineering experience so I'll let you guys...

Not the whole bike, just focusing on the individual custom made/fab'd up parts that make up your XS. So give it up people. Digging through all the build threads is tiresome!

Well... Please come on out and support the cause while having a blast with a great group of people. I'll sell raffle tickets by the arms length and have some awesome raffle prizes to give away. All for the kids!!! Too far and still in the spirit?? You can still give directly through our...

That small single phillips screw on the side of the forks. I lost the oring inside. Just a regular rubber oring? would a visit to the plumbing section at home depot suffice? Couldn't find anything at mikesxs about it. Not even sure what it does

Who has them either whole unit or just led bulbs for the halogen replacement. I'm just thinking my sealed bulb/housing unit wasn't as bright as my 300 lumen single led single AA battery powered flashlight. I saw the led post done here earlier and the same Cree led can be had for 20$ @ 1500...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-MOTORCYCLE-HALOGEN-HEADLIGHT-LIGHT-BULB-CRYSTAL-AMBER-LED-HALO-RING-DEMON-EYE-/330949251987?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0e1cd393&vxp=mtr was thinking of using this since i couldn't find any turnies that i liked. what do you all think? going on a...

Here they go. pretty much best offer on everything. not looking to get rich just want to recoup a few pieces of paper. I'm sure there's a butt load of these on here but ya never know who needs. everything taken off my 1979 xs650 special. located in northeast philadelphia. thanks...

a solid reg/rec deal! Supreme deal on price, fast communications, and awesome fast and secure shipping/packing. Top notch guy. Thanks Metal (Dan)

So i got this '79 for $600 on good 'ol Craigslist. Got to hear her run once, bought her, got her home and stored her for a month or two. Never got her to run since then. Just started really tearing into her last week. This is my Second bike and second build. But first build this intense...

Might be a stupid question, I just need some room and I thought i saw some pics of xs's with this area opened up with the brace arrowed in yellow removed. i have ideas to rework the gussets in this area as well, which i've definitely seen before thoughts?

I'm still looking into changing out my switches. what specific amperages are needed for each of the handlebar controls? i had originally imagined that the only one needing a higher amperage capability would be the starter button. but after i took the thing apart i no longer think so. it is...

So......I will be getting drag bars unless some1 can convince me otherwise. I want the area cleaned up of the clutter. OK, I'm getting around...i googled and searched. some old threads on handlebar switchmounts popped up with dead links. Lets get some up-2-date pics on everyone's switch...

Hello all! First post introduction... :thumbsup: and then a story :thumbdown: just got this girl last month for $600. Was sure to get her running just before striking a deal. All she needed was a squirt of starter fluid and she fired and ran. Right side carb was leaking so shut her down...