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    (BS series) Throttle Seals: Who's done 'em, who needs to?

    loctite blue is tried and true
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    Swapping rear 16 inch with 18 or 19

    Tx Fred, contacted Mikes and they said check with Buchanans'...Buchanans' has a 40 hole for [ drum roll ] $222.00 plus an extra $2.60 for each additional dimpled hole [ i need 48 total ] . Tx again.
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    Swapping rear 16 inch with 18 or 19

    Hi, does anyone know where I can get a 16x3.0 rim for my xs650 Heritage Special? Tx
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    Swapping rear 16 inch with 18 or 19

    Tx for your info Fred!
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    Swapping rear 16 inch with 18 or 19

    Hi, I too am replacing the 16 inch rear rim with the 18 inch size on my '83 XS650 Heritage Special. In doing research I saw that over the years some XS's were equipped with a 16 in rim but others came out of the factory with an 18 inch rim. On the spec sheet the 18 inch rear tire for the XS...
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    Idle goes up after warm up

    hi, any chance of getting a closeup view of how the wire connects to the spark plug? tx
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    (BS series) Throttle Seals: Who's done 'em, who needs to?

    i just found this very informative video on changing out seals on a carb. the carb demonstrated on is not a BS34 or 38 but is very similar and the tips he shares are invaluable.
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    butterfly shaft seal ????s

    fishman, were you able to cure your problem?
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    (BS series) Throttle Seals: Who's done 'em, who needs to?

    about the idle, tx 5twins. what about putting in the throttle shaft seals/ removing the screws to free the throttle shafts?
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    (BS series) Throttle Seals: Who's done 'em, who needs to?

    Mikuni BS-34 carbs for my 1983 XS650 – replacing the throttle shaft seals 1] does anyone have a link describing the steps to replace the throttle shaft seals? 2] if not, then I imagine I will have to disconnect the brass throttle valve plates in order to slip out the throttle shafts from both...
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    (BS series) Throttle Seals: Who's done 'em, who needs to?

    yes, i would really like to see that if you're still willing. i have new seals for my BS34's but have never changed out the seals. Mikuni BS-24 carbs for my 1983 XS650 – replacing the throttle shaft seals 1] do you have a link describing the steps to replace the throttle shaft seals? 2]...
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    (BS series) Throttle Seals: Who's done 'em, who needs to?

    did you ever put together the pictorial of replacing the butterfly shaft seals?
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    Symptoms of bad coils or Condensor??

    I've been reading some confusing info on other sites about testing the secondaries. I've seen a few where they say connect the voltage tester to both cable caps at the same time and other places say make contact to one primary wire while making contact with one spark plug cable What are your...
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    anyone tried this jet kit from Amazon?

    here's their website, lots of positive testimonials http://www.6sigmajetkit.com/jet-kits.html
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    anyone tried this jet kit from Amazon?

    hi, Just ran across this custom jet kit for the XS650. Anyone tried it? http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-XS650-Sigma-Custom-Carburetor/dp/B006QZEOIM
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    Grimeca drum brake problems

    curious, Jethro, were you able to resolve your problem?
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