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  1. motorbreath

    More electrical research!

    Couldn't figure how to use video but heres one of it running https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10203584485869523&set=vb.1136703026&type=2&theater&notif_t=video_processed Im running hughs PMA, standard pamco ignition, and TC bros capacitor. 1981 xs650 This is the diagram i used but...
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    Bike keeps dying?????

    I have a 1981 xs650, i just installed the standard pamco ignition and a PMA from hughs, and with that i had a capacitor from TC BROS, which has a button and im curious as to what that button does, but anyway my bike worked fine the first two weeks after install the all of the sudden it started...
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    speedocable??

    So i just got my speedo and the cable i put it on and the cable only spins when the wheel is going backwards? any clues or ideas?
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    heiden dyno need kit, no insturctions helppp

    its been awhile just got the bike out and ive been messing with the carbs, i bought the heiden kit but it didnt come with instruction, can anyone help? i have an 81 xs650 open exhaust, pod filters, pamco ignition, and i just can't get the bike to stay running. Itll run for about 3 mins then...
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    Bike wont runnnn!!!

    I just got done rebuilding my carbs, new float needles etc, rebuild kit from mikes. The gas was coming out of the air jets before i redid them. I put the carbs back on the bike and hooked up the fuel line opened the screws on the bottom of the carbs and gas was flowing out so that was a good...
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    Engaged at all time?

    I put my left engine cover on today before i was going to start it, and my luck on this build has not been good. I got the cover on and now the clutch is engaged at all time, any ideas? I have the two ball bearing one on the worm gear and the other well on the inside, and the small pushrod...
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    Wiring correct? Also carb question

    Well i have what i think my bike to be wired up correctly, i have a spark but it wont run? Also i know im missing a piece on my carbs but i was also wondering how does this work with a slide throttle? On my old bike when you pull the throttle this part moves also to let air in but on this set of...
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    83xs with just a pamco ignition

    Im almost done with my build and im down to the wiring part, i have an 83 xs650 and im using the stock alternator and im running a pamco ignition system, ive been looking through the wiring diagrams under the tech section but i have no idea on what one to use? any idea would be helpful, thanks
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    Wanted - Pamco Ultimate High Output Ignition System + Advance

    Looking for a Pamco Ultimate High Output Ignition System + Advance for my xs650 its an 1982 year, mikesxs has been out of stock for about a month and say it might be another month till they receive any. :( Thanks Tom
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    Wanted - Motor mounts/ bolts

    I'm looking for a set of motor mounts, i need the top end ones and the front square one, if anyone has any let me know please Thanks:D
  11. motorbreath

    TCI box needed???

    So i just bought a 78 xs650, The engine was off of it and the bike had a tci box, now i thought the tci box was only from the 80's on up. I dont really want a tci box, i was going to run a pamco highout put ignition system for it, and does that replace the tci box even though i though that 80 on...
  12. motorbreath

    Custom bike, still alive

    First time-stock Second-hardtail, sporty tank, etc... Third- danzig paint, handmade hardtail, etc.. Will b more coming just have to work out a few bugs
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    Another kickstart problem

    I've reread the kick start how to many times now, and im to the point with my kick start that im just going to trash the engine and buy a new one. I've called numerous motorcycle shops in town and they wont give me a quote on the price, im just getting really frustrated cause i had a lot of...
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    Gasket seals

    When i put my engine back together, and i do have the athen gasket set, should i use yamaha bond on the bottom and top crank case? And should i use it on all the other gaskets, the athen set says not to use any gasket sealing stuff on it but i was just wondering?
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    Which order to go in?

    So i just got finished tearing my engine apart and i intend to send my crank/cam to hughs for rephasing, i also intend to do the magneto swap to, and id have to buy the pamco, i was just wondering how i should put this all back together and time it, ill put the crank/cam in then once thats in...
  16. motorbreath

    Engine Cylinder is stuck?

    So i just got the cylinder head and valves part off, and now im trying to get the main part of the cylinder off, and ive removed all the bolts and was wondering if the pistons create a vacuum seal or something along the lines of that avenue cause i can get this thing of to save my life...
  17. motorbreath

    19 inch drum brake??

    Me again, i cant afford a 19 inch disc brake conversion kit so i was wondering if i could lace my rear 16inch drum up to my 19inch rim? Any ideas folks?:confused:
  18. motorbreath

    81 xs magneto conversion

    Some more questions for everybody, well i was wondering if i get the pamco ignition setup and i want to do the magneto swap will i need the reg/rec for it? also can i get rid of the tci box? I plan on using HONDA MAGNA V30 VF500 stator i intend to use the hugh's handbuilt thing i cant...
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    Wanted - 19 inch front rim

    looking for a 19in spoke wheel for an 81 xs, whatever yrs will fit it, i would like a good conditioned one with the hub also, i dont think i need an axle because im pretty sure the axle of of the mag will work for the spoke im sure theres no difference, so if anyone has one just let me know...
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    old to new, then new to newer

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